Good morning,
    I went to the Cincinnati Fireworks last night. Had no idea it would last all of 15 minutes. Not being a big fan of fireworks I can't say that I'm all that disappointed, but it was clear to me that there were tons of people who really enjoyed it. So besides the fireworks themselves I can see the joy of walking around outside, sitting outside. Just enjoying the weather.

Somewhere I lost that desire to feel like being outside. I remember as a kid when I sat around the house in the summer it wouldn't be long before my father would tell me to go outside and play. Picnics, barbeques, outdoor sports have come few and far in between over the past 10 years or so for me and has become more of an exception than the norm.

After the fireworks (if you can really call them that) we decided to sit in fountain square at this restaurant called Rock Bottom and just enjoy the space, the openness, the atmosphere. It was a great way to spend the evening. Despite 90 degree weather. I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the outdoors this weekend.

After 4 Reds games, a few trips around the trail at the park and last nights events. I'm looking forward to spending more time outside!