Visiting San Antonio missions

The Convento at Mission San Jose

Garden at the Convento at Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Last Sunday, June 8th I was in San Antonio, TX and decided to take a drive on the historic Mission Trail. I thoroughly enjoyed driving through the southeastern part of the city. It was a very warm day with temperatures reaching 100 degrees, but the beauty of the city almost made me forget the heat. The plants are so tropical and even with the heat there was lots of color.

Each mission is about 3 miles from the one before. I did not visit the Alamo on this trip, but began my tour at Mission Concepcion. After visiting Mission Concepcion I drove to Mission San Jose which is the largest and most well known after The Alamo. 

Then I went farther south in the city to Mission Espada (San Francisco de la Espada or Saint Francis of the Sword). This was my favorite of the missions. It is smaller but well preserved.  The Convento is the priest's residence and church office. The gardens around the Convento are quite lovely. The chapel is lovely and was incense filled with music piped in. The last mission I visited was Mission San Juan. 

All these churches hold regular services.  When I arrived at Mission San Jose Sunday mass was in progress and there seemed to be quite a number of people in attendance because of the number of cars parked in the area reserved for church-goers.

Hillary Steps Up

Hillary stepped up today with a rousing speech which endorses Barak Obama and calls for Democratic unity. I was impressed and hope to become an ardent supporter of Obama. I admit I am still withholding judgment until he announces his running mate for the general election. I would rather see him make a selection sooner rather than later on the matter. Of course, I would like to see him ask Hillary to be the running mate. She might not accept and that would be okay, but I'd like to see him offer it to her. I'd also like to see her accept if he were to offer.

As much as I admire Caroline Kennedy I don't want to see her put into this situation. Caroline has even less experience than does Obama and I think it would be a SERIOUS mistake to invite her to run with him. Hillary would be a steadfast, knowledgeable asset to his campaign. Barak don't let us 60-something women down. Solidify our vote by asking Hillary to run as vice president.

Sex and the City

Finally it has arrived and tonight I went to see "Sex and the City". Truly it was fun! I asked a friend to go with me, but she said she & another girlfriend went for her birthday. I was disappointed to hear that they left midway the movie. She said it would be better watching in on TV when the DVD comes out! Let me tell you, I did not let that deter me ... and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie ... alone ... no girlfriends, no husband, nada, just me by myself. I laughed out loud and thankfully didn't have to worry about whether one single person liked the movie...I was just responsible for ME!
To tell the truth ... I've been in a situation before where a girlfriend went somewhere with me and midway the event decided she wasn't happy & wanted to leave. Well leave sister & leave me to enjoy the silliness, the loveliness, the tears & laughter by myself. Thus is the reason I do many things by myself ... don't have to worry about how someone else is faring ... I'm just groovin' on my own ... by my own self!