Lesson 850: ExpERIEnces

 That's it!

Hats off, Class of 2024!

Congratulations on your many achievemnts.

Also realize your setbacks were equally important

in shaping you

 into the beautiful young ladies and gentlement 

you've become.

Mrs. Eloise always loves the caps!

Who you are--

and who you want to become.

I heard a thunder outside of my office at the high school

and peeked out to find Sam

carrying his teammate to his bus.

He's ready to start his Senior year,

as he walks off into summer break.

And who might that be at the end of the hallway?

Former Huskies will recognize this fabulous educator.

Eloise's advice to graduates:

expERIEnce it all.

We all have hearts full of hope and wonder,
yet not all of us can jet off to backpack Europe.

If you do find yourself a recent graduate

with an adventurous spirit,

but a budget of only your saved tooth fairy money--

you can find all the adventure you need

right in your own back yard, Erieites!

For example 

Cousin Bonnie, Natalie, and I 

set out on the yellow brick road in the Oz Experience

last weekend in Erie.

It was a virtual scavenger hunt around the city.

We started off in Perry Square

and hoofed it all around town.

Glad we didn't have to stop to ask 

the Wicked Witch of the West

for a clue.

You don't need a virtual hunt

to Experience the best of your area.

Just put on your shoes

and have a look around.

Wonder is everywhere.

While downtown,

we made our long awaited visit 

to the Purrista Cat Cafe.

It sure is great

to live on a Great Lake!

So many things to see and expERIEnce.

When the weather isn't perfect,

it's even more fun sometimes.

ExpERIEnce it all!

Eloise will be around the Lamp Post 

this summer if you'd visit.

You'll find me here,

in between the flowers

working with my seedlings

and talking to the bees.

Everyone is wondering what Mr. Retired will be doing this summer.

Well, for starters,

during my Memorial Day picnic the deck collapsed.

We can roll marbles off the west side,

or he can bolster it back up.

I had forgotten the deck sunk

and stepped out the back door and nearly fell to my death.

Or like 12 inches.

Still--I landed with a thud.

Natalie posted a reminder until it is fixed.

It was a standing joke that Hubby would retire

and spend the rest of his days picking up sticks in my yard

along side my long-retired father

The universe answered with this:

So graduates,

becareful what you wish for.

Enjoy the start of your summer, Readers.

Eloise