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Saturday, August 29, 2020

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 29th

          


I reflected when I awoke about bars and clubs still unable to open.  I remembered a few people told me they were glad when the bars opened for the first time, before the second closing, because they needed to have a drink or two. I wondered about that and found there are individuals who do not drink in their homes or can not indulge in drinking at home.  My thought was why not? Don’t these people know where the liquor store is located? In my state one can purchase wine and beer at the grocery store.  Hard liquor spirits along with beer and wine can be found in the liquor stores, that never closed during this pandemic.  Odd I felt as it is really cheaper to purchase from the stores than pay prices at bars and clubs. But then this is my personal opinion. 
I think about these individuals being first in line to get into the bar or club as no doubt there will be restrictions on the percent of indoor occupancy.  
Thinking about that I believe had to do with my AUGUST acrostic.  I am, I feel, being truthful in this piece.  Once the okay for bars and clubs to open again, of course like before, there will be restrictions; such as occupancy inside, social distancing and perhaps having temperatures taken.  I’ve been to a veterans club that opened recently again; they have guidelines to follow.  One is that patrons temperatures must be taken. It is quite easy these days with a hand held temperature scanner.  There is no touching one person by another; not like old days thermometer in your mouth or even in the ear.  Unfortunately I am sure there will be some individuals causing problems with the guidelines at the clubs/bars.  I also know these places will be monitored to insure they are following the regulations set forth. 
My second verse is about the last few weeks of summer from my childhood.  I got the most out of the last few weeks before school resumed.  The thoughts came to my mind for some reason. Think it had to do with the fact kids are returning back to school.  As a kid I wanted to get in as much summer fun those last weeks of August. 
Today is Saturday and the beginning of the weekend.  Enjoy your day. 
Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe.  

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      August 29th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

  I wonder about some people....upset they 
       can’t go out to drink as the bars and    
         clubs still closed....why can’t they have 
            drinks at home

I learned during the first club and bar 
   closing that there were some people who 
     said they don’t drink at home or can’t 
       drink at home....why is that....don’t they     
          know where the liquor store is located 

I can just see those people venturing out 
     once the places open....bet they will   
       make sure to be first in line to get inside 
          due the requirement capacity....I can 
            just see it now....sorry we are at 50% 
            capacity at the moment....please 
              you need to wait till someone 
                 leaves....this sure is the new 
                   normal 
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               AUGUST 29th
           ©  Scottie-ann Murphy 

   All await the reopening of the clubs and    
           bars 

   Unfortunately to date in my state they are   
       still closed

   Going to be a mad dash once they open 
       for many individuals to get out to their 
          favorite watering hole

   Unaware to a few patrons that guidelines 
     will be in place when this occurs

  Some people will complain about the 
       regulations and perhaps refuse to 
          comply

Then if the business gets a violation for 
     noncompliance they are the ones to 
          blame 

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               MEMORIES of AUGUST
              ©  Scottie-ann Murphy

A cherry popsicle on a hot August 
      afternoon
 It drips upon the scorching sidewalk 
 Making my hands and face sticky 
Summertime memory of my youth

An ice cold tumbler of lemonade on a hot 
   August afternoon
Sweat dripping from the vessel as I sip the 
    tart beverage 
Quenching my thirst after play
Summertime memory of my youth

Running barefoot under the sprinkler on a    
      hot August afternoon 
Cooling off myself, I become drenched
Water droplets drip from me upon the grass 
Summertime memory of my youth

Riding my bike to the park on a hot August 
    afternoon 
Swinging on the swing, going high to the 
    sky 
Climbing on the monkey bars, trying to 
     reach the clouds
Summertime memory of my youth 

Beach days on a hot August afternoon 
Building castles, burying my feet and legs in 
         the sand 
Swimming in the cool waters of Lake  
       Michigan
Summertime memory of my youth

Waiting for the Good Humor Man on a warm 
      August evening 
The coins jingle in my pocket
Sitting on the porch steps patient for his 
       approach 
Summertime memory of my youth

Lightning bug catching on a warm August 
     evening
Placing them in the jar, to light my way
Trying to see who collects the most
Summertime memory of my youth

Those days and nights of August 
Wonderful memories I relive in my mind  
 The simple fun I once enjoyed in my youth 
During the Dog Days of August 







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