Going to small group is always a good time, even though it’s a hassle getting home, fed and out the door with enough time to fight traffic and make it on time. Tonight was no different…

Sarah met me in Kenwood after work and we grabbed a quick meal at Dewey’s, then with plenty of time we headed up I-71 towards Mason. We were expecting more traffic than we got, and actually had plenty of time — until the traffic “Bermuda Triangle” of Mason took us…

We needed to pick up some snacks and figured we’d just hit the Cosco up there, so we plugged the address into Jill (our GPS) and away we went… except “she” couldn’t find the address. Neither could Google. Where the FLIP was this place? Was it even there anymore? We ended up driving through pretty much all traffic within a 20-mi radius, and then finally spotted it. After going inside, we couldn’t find ANYTHING we were looking for. SAM’S is SO MUCH BETTER for food-related needs. Seriously. We finally got what we needed and headed out, making it just in time. What an evening.

I remember both Charlie and Darren asking me “How you doing man?” to which I replied with sigh and something like “I’m here…” I was spent — but luckily the evening was just what I needed… a chance to connect with good friends, hang out and share things that were going on in our lives, and  just have a little fun. I felt revitalized on my way home and can’t wait to get together again… it’s amazing what a little bit of “downloading” can do for you!

Things always seem to have a way of turning around… just ask Howard.

Things Can Only Get Better (Howard Jones)