Up, up and away

Presque Isle. August. 2008.

I've very rarely been to event that was so satisfyingly...happy.

The simplicity of a balloon launch is it's charm. The crowd who come to watch knows how to wait, knows how to be still, knows the pure joy of watching something as simple as flame lift human beings off the ground as gently as a breeze. Add some homemade pie and red hots to the mix and you get an afternoon of pure enjoyment, even if you are still on the ground.

I found myself laughing out loud as these huge balloons finally lifted off the ground. Something in myself rose up and floated away as well. An unrealized anxiety that I wouldn't find anything in my new home that would make me feel ridiculously good, with no reservations.

How often does that happen?

Not often enough. Next time, I'm going up.

Comments

[Kate]

I just love hot-air balloons. We're actually good friends with a man in Western Mass who operates his own hot-air balloon, and when we lived in Keene we were part of the crew for it. Now that the kids are older, I'm planning to get back in touch with him and offer to travel out and crew for him once in a while again... three times as crew equals a free ride...

[Velma]

Wow! That looks beautiful!

[Paula]

I'd love to work crew. I had a blast just touching them.

But it looks like I'll happily fork over a couple hundred for a ride. I have to do it at least once!

[Ella]

I have never been in a hot balloon - it looks like so much fun - it's on my list to do! I have my own blog www.Jugglingmama.com. I would love to add you to my blog roll and hope you will do the same - let me know your thoughts. I am also part of www.ShesConnected.com you should check it out and add your profile, it's a great way to promote your business and blog.

I look forward to connecting with you and continuing to read your blog.

Best,
Jenna