New Memories

Like night and day.

I was fortunate to steal away back in May for a long weekend with one of my dearest friends in Florida.

It was great. I enjoyed seeing my comrade as well as immersing myself in a weekend of baseball, another love of mine.

A terrific weekend of sun, fun, baseball, relaxation, cocktails, and catching up with a kindred spirit.


I can not begin to tell you how these two weekends are worlds apart from each other. Absolutely no parallel whatsoever--and that's not bad.

Has nothing to do with the company or participants --all are quite tremendous and so very dear to me.

Has nothing to do with the locations --both lovely and soothing. Well, I have to admit, it was much nicer in Ohio than it was down in FLA, but I enjoyed the steamy south baking in the sun.


I have not been able to put my finger on the elusive 'it' yet.


What I did notice is that this weekend there was a nice blend of old memories and making new memories.

I do believe that is the 'it' but I am not quite sure why or how that happens?!??!


Sometimes when I get together with old friends, whether it be school buddies, or former or current work confidants, it's a bunch of 'rehashing' the 'good ole days.' You laugh, you remember, you get a warm place in your heart going back in time. But there is no new growth causing you to stay back in time.

I love bringing up the past and laughing about ridiculous stories, but again, this weekend, we made so many new memories which heightened our pleasures and strengthened our bonds even stronger.

Making new memories is a surefire way to keep relationships growing, nurture current friendships, and tighten the ties that bind even tighter.