Serena Postel

I'm not sure where to start... beginning would be the obvious answer.  Up early and eager as I get that ticklish kind of excitement when I'm heading out on the road.  Perfect weather for driving, not a cloud in the sky just the sweetest blue (which crayola doesn't seem to have). I love how it kisses the horizon through the windshield, the rear view mirror, to my left, to my right... I was fully prepared with a stack of 'road mixes' I made the night before, a pizza I figured I could snack on and two red bulls (which I probably shouldn't have drank back to back...LOL!)  I was completely exhilarated by the ride and drained the battery on my hand held recorder with poems and rambling thoughts of the view.  There's purpose out there on the highway, you're always headed somewhere...

Music in the Alcove is hosted by Deb and Ken who have made it a monthly tradition over the past seven years.  Situated right on the lake it was like being at the cottage. I was greeted by Sasha the sweetest Malamute I have ever met and quickly felt right at home.  Their resident chef had dinner ready and we all sat down together (it's ridiculous the orgasm my mouth was having through our meal!!)  Set up quick and folks were already arriving - a packed house was seated and we got underway.  It may have been the over dose of red bull, but I was flying - it seemed to work though!  If they were laughing at me, or with me, doesn't matter - that room has great acoustic sound to travel the laughter like a hug to my spirit.  Easily my favourite audience was them... notice when you're really tired it's like being drunk... my grammar isn't flowing right now;)

I had such an all around amazing experience out there that leaving put a lump in my throat - (nature - and being in beautiful new places always draws huge swirls of emotion out of me) I'm definitely looking forward to getting back up there for some writing time in the spring - I'm in love with that region!  The ride home was much more quiet as I listened to some new music I haven't had time to yet and I just let the rolling view fill me up.  I feel spoiled - I love my life!  Thank you to everyone I met this past weekend - in awe, and so inspired!