Observations

Being a resident on the East Coast (beachside), I see an occasional flyover from a pelican or a group of pelicans flying in flying formation. I don't see lots of big oversize crows which I see when I go to visit my sister inland on her farm. I see lots of cars on the road when I travel to my sister's place. I see regular cars and trucks. Sometimes a hybrid car which is suppose to run on both electricity and gas. I never see any solar cars. There are no cars or trucks on the road running totally on something other than gas. The big question is gas prices going up or down? How much of your hard earned dollar goes into the tank for gas to transport you to your destination? How many ice cream shops do you pass on your car or truck trip? Don't you think in this heat, they would be making lots of money?

my purse

Purses are a part of my daily life. My purse is usually from the second hand store operated by the pink ladies at the local hospital. I like a purse with lots of pockets to store my belongings. I carry more than one wallet. I have so many receipts.  I end up throwing most of them out. I collect lots of loose coins, so I can save up to buy a fancy pizza which I can share with my dog Max. This morning Max is perched up on the back of his office chair to look out the window for people and other dogs passing by. He gets disappointed when there is no one to bark at. This morning I plan to take my dog to the vet with my worn purse which I will need to replace with one hopefully with lots of pockets.

Movie Criteria

I seek original thought when seeing a new movie. I want a movie with a story line. It has a beginning and middle and a good ending. I don't want to be left puzzled or hanging or disappointed because it did not work out the way I wanted it. The movie I saw today had a plot which was hard to follow. It was buried in action after action. I got a medium butter popcorn and large diet coke. I was chomping down on the popcorn because of the nerves of the movie. There wasn't really a calm moment. The beginning, middle and ending had me devouring popcorn and drinking diet coke to wash down the butter and to be sure the popcorn doesn't get stuck in the throat. It was like a roller coaster ride which I wanted to get off, because I didn't have the good feeling. Puzzlement caused by not keeping track of the character's plots. This movie had lots of computer generated drama it seemed unreal.  Where is the dramatic actress with the good role? Where is the actor you can admire for being a hero to the audience?  Will there ever be another Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn?  Can there be another horse ride or boat ride?  Can you have a good cry when the movie touches your heart? I long for an original adventure where I can admire the characters and leave the theater feeling happy.

Longing for cooler weather

It is nice in the evening when the sun goes down to take my dog on his daily dog walk. We walk down to the end of the street and cross the road to a bike path with woods on the side. My dog gets to sniff every plant on the trail. He comes back panting with his tongue hanging out. He barks at me demanding to be taken on his daily walk. It turns out good for the both of us. We both come back somewhat tired at the end of the day and ready to watch television. As the night darkens the sky, I think how cool the earth is on the ground. It may have dew in the morning or it may be totally dry, but the ground is cool to the touch of my feet. I called a person in Indiana and my Aunt in North Carolina. They both stated that the weather would get into the triple digits. The news reports seem scary to me how people die from heat exhaustion. I don't see the fairness of the heatwave hitting the whole East Coast when most people are unprepared for no power and keeping the body cool. I look forward to the fall and the change of the seasons. I hope the summer heat doesn't last for long.

Fourth of July

The end of a hot day is arriving. Blue sky with some white clouds. A day at home inside the air conditioning house with the television set blaring. The setting of the sun will allow me to take my dog out for an evening walk before the firecrackers and fireworks come out in full force tonight. I am hearing our country is 236 years old. When my mom made a recording back in 2010 it was 234 years of this country's history. My sister is going to see fireworks with a friend. I will watch on television if I don't find something more to my interest. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Andy Griffith. He reminded me so much of apple pie. Someone so pure, sweet, real and benificial to the wellness of others.

First day of July

Yes, it is hot again. My friend Bill came from Winter Garden to fix a sprinkler head.  We ate lunch at JB/s fishcamp where I got an oyster sandwich and he got a fish lunch.

Last day of June 2012

The last day of June is a mixed day of happiness and regret. I would have wanted to attend a funeral of a close friend. However, I wasn't able to assemble myself in time and find what to do with my dog in this extreme heat. I did send flowers and hopefully the family will still accept me at a later date. I hope the weather will be cooler when I do go and visit. My neighbor Carole brought over some rich lasagna. Max my dog knew it was food when it came in the door. I could tell it won his approval.