1-2-3

The other day, I was having a conversation about restaurants with a few friends. They were discussing the places they go in Florida. I have come to the age where Florida is now a part of the dialogue. The first person said that they go to Ocean's One for an inexpensive lunch. The next person said that they go to Two Jays for a nice sandwich. The other person said that Three G's was better than Two Jays. One more person chimed in that Pier 56 had fantastic food. Do all of the places in Florida have numbers attached to their names. One, Two, Three, Fifty Six. All we need to do is add in Four Season's and Seven Seas. Then we could have a full hand in a card game.

Summer

Today it feels like summer. I know that it has been summer since June, but I never had the summer feeling. After a warm and sunny weekend, my mindset has changed. I am ready to enjoy the season.

Calm

This morning is the calm after the storm. Last night I heard more fireworks than I ever had. The were louder, stronger and lasted longer. I guess with the traditional shows being cancelled, people took matters into their own hands. Behind my house, the noise lasted until midnight. I had to hold Shelby in my arms until he fell fast asleep, as the loud noise made him tremble. I am glad it is July 5th. I am sure there will be some noise tonight but it will not be like yesterday.

10 and 2

Most people woke up this morning with 10 fingers and 2 eyes. Hopefully, when they wake up tomorrow it will be status quo. Since the fireworks show in the towns have been cancelled, people have chipped in money to by their own and shoot them off on their own blocks. That is where things become dangerous. No one is a pyro technologist and accidents are bound to happen. I was never a fan of fireworks. I love to see them but hate to hear them. I wish it was tomorrow.

Too Many Thoughts

I am beginning to think that I have a limited amount of thoughts that can occupy my brain. This morning I got up at 7am and went to write this blog. As I sat down, my sister called me. I left the computer and sat down to talk to her. After that, I have no memory of what happened. I know I went shopping and to the craft store. After I took care of those errands, I guess I had an open spot in my brain, so the blog popped in. I never wrote it. So I am writing it now, a bit late, but better late than never.

Penny Wise

The saying, "Penny wise and dollar foolish" is so true. I try to be dollar wise. I have learned over the years to careful and watch what I do. I never want to be foolish.

While You Were Sleeping

Yesterday was Tuesday. It is buy one get one free at Baskin Robbins. My husband decided to go out at 9:30pm to buy dessert. He would eat his when he got home and I would eat mine during the week. He got into the car and made a right turn onto Front Street. He drove down the block, when he saw protesters. There were police cars with flashing lights blocking off the street, so the traffic would not go near them. There were over a hundred people ranting in the intersection. Why? What was the purpose of this at 9:30 pm, in a quiet town? Who were they protesting to? Most residents were in their homes sleeping. He got his ice cream and when he returned, the march was now at Fairhaven Drive. He hoped that no one would veer off of the march route and go into the private streets to knock on doors, as had happened in other neighborhoods. Protests have become the new social gatherings. They take up police time and instill fear in the good people. At this point in time, we all know that change is necessary. Constant protests might begin to work against the cause, as poking the bear too much is never a good idea.