Will she see it come to fruition?

For those of you who know me, I am a jokester, always with the smile on my face, happy go lucky because I know what a wonderful life I have and what tremendous experiences I've lived through in the past.

I look at all I've done, all I've seen, everywhere I've traveled, who I've met and can not believe I am looking in the mirror at MY LIFE!

However, every once in a blue moon, I become sullen thinking of things I can not control.

The last few days have been wonderful, in my estimation, depicting the future of Cleveland --the city I love so much.

We just got the Gay Games in 5 years.....the Flats may be coming back to life --oh we had some terrific times down at the Beach Club, Have a Nice Day Cafe, Jimmy's and so many more!

Then we have the entire gambling /casino issue still being hashed out....a new Convention Center /Medical Mart....the Waterfront plan......the ideas being tossed around for Cleveland's future outlook appear quite bright.

Then why am I so blue?

Well, none of us really know how much time we have on this earth. Only God above knows.

But as we get older and see friends and family get even older, announcements like today's Gay Games make me think, 'will my older relatives even be around to see this great day come to life?'

I shudder to think of the changing landscape of our great city and how those I love may miss it, at least down here with me.

I'd love to experience it with them. But, it may be a day late and a dollar short?

And for me at least, that's a thought which hits close to home and really gives me the motivation to enjoy each current day and live each moment to the fullest with those in the here and now.