Well kids, it’s Friday. So far, I have had an unsuccessful week doing the work of the people. I can’t help people if I can’t find them. Here’s what I’ve got…
1. I ordered myself oversized glow in the dark googly eyes to put on the shrubs out front. I may even rig something up with a sensor so when people walk by it sounds like the shrubs are talking to them. This is what happens when I’m bored or procrastinating,
2. This dog continues to do his thing running around the yard barking at what we perceive to be nothing. He spends his days chasing the cars (from inside our fenced in yard...) who round our corner and drive right through the stop sign, all while breaking pickets one by one to give Al something to fix when he gets home from work every day. He visits with those who walk by that he has deemed worthy of his time, barking incessantly at those who are not, and becoming besties with the construction guys working next door. Now that the air conditioners have been shut off and his supersonic ears can hear things that would only break the sound barrier, Gibson spends his nights barking when the grass rustles, the wind blows, or a leaf falls. Perceiving all outdoor noises supplied by nature as a threat, his job to keep those of us trying to sleep, safe at all costs from the woodland creatures who venture onto our lawn. According to Gibson, he works hard all day and all night therefore deserves the daily ride in the jeep to collect his much-earned donut from the Dunkins drive thru. Exhibit 1, Gibson living his best life.
3. Standing in line at CVS this week I realized I was surrounded by Christmas decorations that were set up right next to the Halloween candy. This was on Monday, which was still September. I feel like these stores just finally put their Christmas clearance stuff away from last year - just out of principle I’m not buying a thing. Exhibit 2, it's Christmas all year long.
4. I made several appearances in the office this week. Let me tell you this, that never ends well for anyone. For starters, I’m too busy talking to get any work done. Second, there is a lot of fancy furniture in the office that is on wheels and can be easily moved around. Gotta keep people guessing. If anyone asks, Robyn did it.
5. I went to visit Gramma Edie last week; she was actually happy to see me which always makes me a little nervous. Sitting there, yelling at the top of my lungs so she could hear me I was looking around and saw the events calendar hanging on her bulletin board. Call me crazy, but I’m thinking for someone who is in a memory care unit, these two particular activities probably aren’t really helping them remain orientated to time and place, but what do I know? Exhibit 3
6. Last weekend was Bunco for a Cause to help raise money towards Elder
Services efforts to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. The one and only Meghan McGuirk ran the show and did a fabulous job per usual. Check out who helped me represent the Protective Services Department. Kenny!!! Poor guy had no idea what he was getting himself in to. Exhibit 4, Kenny representing the PS Unit.
7. In one of the numerous raffle baskets that were donated, this is the only basket I put all my raffle tickets in. Inside that basket was a voodoo doll. I believe it was divine intervention that ensured I did not win and did not go home with it. Whoever won it, may wickedness prevail, use it wisely. Exhibit 5, what should have been mine or Cindy Morrisson's voodoo doll.
8. Last weekend was the Worcester State University carnival themed homecoming and all were welcome to attend. What do you do when your friend's a wimp and tells you in advance she will not be going on any of the rides at the carnival themed homecoming? You bring your friends little sister who's up for anything and has no fear. The youngest Kap kid was happy playing the guinea pig on behalf of her sister. Exhibit 6, Meri and Savannah take on the WSU carnival.
9. Before you ask, no, I did not venture over to WSU last weekend to fulfill my lifelong dream of dominating the water gun game, I stayed home. But don't worry, there will be other opportunities for me to show off this under rated skill I am proud to possess. Exhibit 7, Meghan - she'd support my water gun venture.
10. Exhibit 8, what in the fresh hell is this??? I don't ask for a lot, so let me tell you something...the next time an empty iced coffee container finds its way back into the refrigerator there will be hell to pay. Hear this - all of the responsible parties' belongings will be set ablaze on the lawn. You have been warned.
And last but not least...get yourselves a friend or the sibling of a friend who's willing to go on all those carnival rides with you, glue googly eyes to the neighbor's bushes, who will appreciate a good voodoo doll and use it wisely, and who will make sure to supply the cover up story for you so no one will be the wiser.
Have a great weekend!
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