Conversation – 16

Hot Fun in the Summertime
Song by Sly & The Family Stone

End of the spring
And here she comes back
Hi, hi, hi, hi there
Them summer days
Those summer days
That’s when I had
Most of my fun, back
Hi, hi, hi, hi there
Them summer days
Those summer days
I cloud nine when I want to
Out of school, yeah
County fair in the country sun
And everything is true
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
First of the fall
And then she goes back
Bye, bye, bye, bye there
Them summer days
Those summer days
Boop-boop-boop-boop
When I want to
Out of school
County fair in the country sun
And everything is cool
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime

The Sound of Silence
Song by Simon & Garfunkel

Hello darkness, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
‘Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
No one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
“Fools” said I, “You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you”
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, “The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence”

Club Sheba

@oodiebom,

I wish I lived near you I hate to see you working so hard. I cannot stand summer and the
humidity. I bet the person do want your home on Cape Cod. 😎

@sheba2011

Good news from your oncologist. Guess you will be receiving the vaccine soon.

I am exhausted. I do not think I will finish the cleaning in ten days plus cutting all the plants back and weed. Unfortunately, we will have to do it ourselves for now. I took some time off yesterday so we could go to Costco for water. There was no air in the warehouse and I thought I would pass out. The only people wearing masks were the employees. We decided to try to go without and will not do so in the future. It’s better with and also not as scary. Did notice that their food court is now closed. They had the holders for soda surrounding the area. Don’t know if it’s for renovation or will be closed permanently. I also wanted to stop at the Farmer’s Market, but didn’t feel well enough when we arrived. Never got out of the car.

The kitchen is basically done. Just have a few tweeks to do tonight. Tomorrow the MB. Will make reservations tonight. I’m hoping hubby will change his mind about leaving next week. I really could use the rest. Besides, I do not like rushing to finish. And right now, I'[m pulling my hair out.

Last night I spoke to the person who wants to purchase our Cape home. I said thank you, but for now we would like to stay. However, I will keep his phone number just in case we decide to sell in the future. We had a delightful conversation. And during the conversation there was a beautiful light show from “Mother Nature.” Again, no rain.

@sheba2011

I figured I better check in while I am sitting upright and awake.😴 Wow, did so much that my lower back is sore which never happens. My husband and I helped a neighbor with a garden/wall project and I got some new water pipes installed in my home. Had to clean out under all my sinks, which I did yesterday, and put it all back today. Changed some things around in the laundry room, which is not done, and will be an ongoing project for a couple weeks.

So happy all your appointments and tests were A-plus!!🤗🥰 I saw a few butterflies this morning so I knew your dad was looking out for you.💕 I will keep your BIL in my prayers for sure.🙏

It is hot and humid in the ‘burgh and looks like we may get a storm. Crazy day, one minute the sun is out and the next dark clouds. Getting ready to share an Italian hoagie with hubs that the grocery store prepared just for me!🌯 Then it’s hockey and wine if I don’t fall asleep.🏒🍷 You know the drill, you serve me every evening, love my personal bartender!🍹💗

This is how you do summer. I have this large umbrella on my Patio. 😎🌹

Somewhere Over The Rainbow. 😎💕

Exploring Our Readiness

Those in-between times that happen in our lives can be viewed as being rich with possibility for what is coming next

It could be argued that life is more about the time spent waiting for something to happen than it is about something happening. What this means is that the big events in our lives are preceded by many days and nights of dreaming, planning, organizing, and waiting. The times of waiting in between the big events actually constitute the majority of our lives. These in-between times are anything but uneventful. In fact, they are rich with possibility and filled with opportunities for reflection and preparation. Like a pregnant woman awaiting the birth of her child, we have a finite period of time in which to prepare internally and externally for the upcoming event that will define a new chapter in our lives.

When we find ourselves in an in-between time, we often can’t help but feel impatient for the impending event. We just want to get to the future and have the new baby, the new job, or the new house. And yet, there is a reason a pregnancy takes nine months to fulfill itself. Nature provides the expectant parents with this time so that they can prepare the nest. This preparation plays out on many levels. Materially, a space must be created in the home and resources must be set aside for the baby’s future; psychologically, a shift must occur in which the psyches of both parents agree to be responsible for a new life in the world; and emotionally, the heart must open wider to embrace and fulfill a new love.

Whenever you find yourself in such a time of waiting, you might want to spend time exploring your material, psychological, and emotional readiness. For example, if you are preparing to move to a new city, you could make a list of things you’d like to do in the city you will be leaving behind, and go to your favorite places and spend time with old friends. This way, you will remain fully engaged in the present as you await your future, savoring the in-between time as a vital experience in itself. 😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California you are on my mind. 🌹

Cherie,

Have a great day in S. Cali and I do hope the kids are enjoying their summer vacation. 😎

Here is to you and hubby. 🌹

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘😎I know you are working on projects take a breath every now
and then. I still have several projects going. Stay cool we are having a heat wave in OZ.

Give Jake a nice warm Oz hug. 😘

Oh dear I hope the deers stay out of your flowers. 😎😘