So I have loved Miss Ross since I was in about the 6th grade.. Well the truth is that I was always "aware" of her presence, and she always held this inexplicable place.. this special place with me. I cannot explain it. The only thing that I know is that I can plainly remember going bananas every time she was on TV on any awards show or did an interview.. and I never knew WHY exactly. I just knew that it was something about this woman with her long beautiful hair and glamorous gowns and killer shoes, that seemed to speak to me. Directly to me.. So to wrap this tootsie up.. I have been a Diana Ross admirer since I was wearing pampers.
I have dreamed and fantasized about seeing her, about breathing the same air has her... And for the last 15 plus years that is all that this has been. Watchin her on youtube and thinking that I would NEVER get see her live in concert. Well finally, I got my chance.. Miss Diana Ross graced Atlanta's Chastain Park Amphitheater with one of the most electrifying and wondrous shows that I have seen in YEARS... I had a few obstacles and hills to cross to get to the show.. but get there I did. I begged a friend to accompany me.. She was not at all keen on it. But finally in the 11th hour., she agreed to be my escort for the evening. Miss Ross was slated to hit the stage at 8 pm. Knowing her penchant for promptness, I just knew that 8 pm SHARP, we would see a slim high heeled, stockinged leg peeking out from a curtain and then Miss Ross would arrive.. NOT so... This Pop queen didn't take the stage til 9:15 approximately.. ha!!!! CLASSIC MISS ROSS. She did not deign to simply WALK out on stage... NO. This ICON.. this INSTITUTION... how did she take the stage to start her show? SHE CAME UP THROUGH the middle of the floor on an ELEVATED platform wearing a Chartreuse feathered coat (in 80 degree weather) to the strains of her hit "The Boss"...and after that entree... It was clear who was gonna be Boss of this evening. She changed clothes no less than 6 times.. Sang soo many songs that I lost count.. and put on the best show that she has done in a while. I was so impressed. Proud. Ecstatic... AWESTRUCK. I cried several times during the show.. it's a good thing i wasn't wearing false eyelashes :-) I danced and sang the entire time, and knew EVERY song that she sang. I met a 2 wonderful women who were my table mates at the show. They were absolute darlings, sharing their wine, binoculars, and even holding my hand during Reach Out And Touch. It was wonderful. I left the show with a new and even deeper respect for Miss Ross.. and I have to say.. it felt.. I cant begin to tell you how it felt actually.. to have done something that you wanted to do your whole life.. and to be close enough to touch someone that you have loved since u were a child. I LOVE YOU MISS ROSS...and THANK YOU
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