In preparation for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, our family attended a fundraiser at B&L Wine Cellars in Cambria City. Shortly after entering the event, my oldest daughter wanted to exit. She was well aware that the Stonycreek River was in walking distance. A goose sighting was essential before mingling with the people. We said "Hi" to one lone, silly goose and shuffled back to the action.
Lux and Company provided musical entertainment, including a cover of the Police's Message in a Bottle. The repetition of "sending out an SOS" is something every parent can identify with. SOS translation - "urgent cry for help"; however, on this night, there was a lot of dancing and no distress. Join us on Saturday, September 22nd for the Walk to End Alzheimer's @ Windber Recreation Park. Registration starts at 8 A.M. Opening ceremony is at 9. Walk is at 9:30. Dancing is at your discretion.
To provide an extra jolt, running does the trick. In her illustrious stroller career, my 3-year-old has competed in eight races as an enthusiastic passenger. During her most recent run, the Round the Mound 5K, she provided lyrical inspiration around Westmont. After singing to the finish line, she enjoyed a post-race hot dog with her fellow competitors. I am the proud father of this blonde blast.
Watching baseball and DWR do not gel together, but we made it work for the opening night of the AAABA tournament. While Mom and our youngest held down the fort, the blonde blast and I headed for the Point Stadium. The coming and going was the biggest thrill via the Inclined Plane. There was no way we would have lasted for an entire game of baseball, but we could have rode the Inclined Plane until sunrise. When the Inclined car is in motion, kids are doing all sorts of DWR.
Upon leaving the game, my daughter got another glimpse of the mighty Stonycreek. She asked me if there were "octopusses in there". She showed no emotional reaction to my "No". She zoomed up the ramp toward the Inclined Plane, exclaiming, "It's a beautiful night in a beautiful city!"
She keeps me dancing, walking, and running. Her sister is starting to catch up. My wife and I sometimes are on the brink of losing our minds.
But, it's a beautiful ride.
One dance, walk, or run at a time.
Watching baseball and DWR do not gel together, but we made it work for the opening night of the AAABA tournament. While Mom and our youngest held down the fort, the blonde blast and I headed for the Point Stadium. The coming and going was the biggest thrill via the Inclined Plane. There was no way we would have lasted for an entire game of baseball, but we could have rode the Inclined Plane until sunrise. When the Inclined car is in motion, kids are doing all sorts of DWR.
Upon leaving the game, my daughter got another glimpse of the mighty Stonycreek. She asked me if there were "octopusses in there". She showed no emotional reaction to my "No". She zoomed up the ramp toward the Inclined Plane, exclaiming, "It's a beautiful night in a beautiful city!"
She keeps me dancing, walking, and running. Her sister is starting to catch up. My wife and I sometimes are on the brink of losing our minds.
But, it's a beautiful ride.
One dance, walk, or run at a time.
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