Monday, May 5, 2014

Derby Weekend Come & Gone

Well, friends, sorry it's been so long since my last post. Life has been hectic, so my blogging has not only been placed on the back burner, but completely fallen off the stove. 

Anyhoo, just a quick update. As many of you may know, this past Saturday was the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Congrats to the wonderful thoroughbred, California Chrome, for winning the garland of roses. Good luck in the Preakness! We're far overdue for a Triple Crown winner. 

I didn't make it to the track this year, but I was fortunate to attend a special event on Derby Eve, the Julep, which benefits the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Last year I was treated at the Brown for breast cancer and I can attest that it's an amazing facility. They saved my life.


Here I am with my cousin, whose mom last her battle with breast cancer many years ago. It was great to see so many people at the event and to celebrate the many survivors on hand.  

On Derby night, a girlfriend and I hit the town, first heading to Proof at the 21C Museum Hotel. If you're planning a trip to Louisville, stay at 21C. Conde Nast Traveler named it one of the top 10 hotels in the world. Just look for the red penguins and the giant, golden David in all his glory. :)


Here we are outside the hotel, taking a Derby selfie in an art installation. Pretty cool, huh? 

If you bet the ponies this past weekend, hope you had a winner!


Images property of JMW A Place to Dwell


11 comments:

LPC said...

You OK?

JMW said...

Hi, LPC! Yes, I'm doing okay. I have my cancer treatments behind me, although another surgery coming up this summer and ongoing visits to various oncologists. But, I've been given a great prognosis and for that, I'm very thankful. Between work and my kids' schedules, I just have been VERY busy. I hope you are doing well. I need to do a better job of keeping up with my blogger friends. :)

LPC said...

No obligation! Just want to make sure you're OK. You were in this when I was a newbie blogger, so I'm attached:).

Main Line Sportsman said...

Great to hear from you...it sure was an exciting derby to watch and I was actually thinking of you when they sang Old Kentucky Home.
Here's to your continued good progress and let's see some shots of what those kids are up to!

pve design said...

Been a long time since I was here. Glad you are enjoying life and celebrating!
Keep on keeping on. Thinking of you and my "Old Kentucky Home."
pve

Ella said...

Glad to hear from you, "the real life" always comes first but it's nice to hear some words from you. I like you dress!

Unknown said...

Nice post with youre friend hope more photo's... Thanks for sharing

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