A Peaceful, Easy Feeling…

It’s been a while since Paul & I had a chance to “get away” by ourselves. In fact, we have been so busy lately that we haven’t had much time “alone” together so when we heard that the Eagles were playing in Reno…we jumped at the chance to go spend the evening with Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, & Timothy Schmidt.

We had tickets to see them sometime back around 1994 but my dad decided to get married that same weekend so we “gave” the tickets to the Ybarras while we went to my dad’s wedding…I’ve not heard the end of that since!

It’s a short but beautiful drive over the hill to Reno…



We checked into the Circus…



Splurged on a Prime Rib & Steak dinner…



Walked over to the Event Center…




Enjoyed 3 hours of some of the BEST music of the 70’s, including all of my personal favorites ---except Desperado…




I just knew they were saving that for their encore number…however; as they left the stage, someone must have pulled the fire alarm because they did NOT get to come back on stage for the much anticipated Desperado…of course the die hard fans would not leave the Event Center without their encore number…but when the lights went on & the stage hands came out to break down the equipment it was obvious that we would be denied. Naturally, since the alarms were blaring, it would be irresponsible for anyone to continue to perform under those circumstances. Unfortunate - - - but I learned recently that I should “focus on the positive” things in life & not dwell on the negative. We enjoyed a 3 hour Eagles concert & we were NOT disappointed.

We walked back to the Circus, enjoying the beautiful evening & the sights of the “biggest little city in the world.”





The next morning we grabbed a light breakfast & walked along the city’s “Riverwalk” that flanks the Truckee River that happens to run through the city.





It was a fun little trip & I enjoyed spending time with my best friend in a relaxed environment.

We came back to the Riverhouse & watched General Conference together. The next day, we headed over to the Petersen’s to share Conference Sunday with them. I didn’t take pictures, but here are a few things that I learned while watching & listening to the leaders of our Church:

• No one is insignificant.
• The world will teach our children if we do NOT.
• A teacher’s attitude isn’t taught, it is caught.
• T-I-M-E spells LOVE.
• Don’t paint yourself into a corner.
• Faith-based values benefit society.
• Choose faith!
• 14 fundamentals of a true prophet.
• Converts bless generations.
• True faith is centered in Jesus Christ.
• Don’t become discouraged, you’re making better progress than you realize.
• Trust in the Lord.
• It is impossible to “vote” on the laws of nature.
• Start today!
• The Holy Ghost is a direct personal channel to the Lord.
• Focus on your blessings, not the “lack” of them.
• The Church is in good hands (regarding our youth).
• Be careful not to reject the Holy Ghost.
• Parents who love their children cannot be intimidated by them.
• Positive influence inspires harmony.
• Sin is intentional disobedience.
• We are free to choose but we are not free to choose the consequences.
• Don’t be a “stupid cow!”
• Lucifer does not willingly let go.

Listening to Conference always leaves me with a “peaceful, easy feeling” & a brightness of hope that God is mindful of us & continues to bless us as we strive to listen to His words.