Sometimes there is a break in the clouds and the laughter pours in like the morning sun to fill your day with new light and a moment of hilarity. Today the residents of "the home" had the opportunity to visit the art museum and go to Dairy Queen. I went. We rode on our bus which is pretty convenient unless you need a wheel chair or walker, but, even then, it's mostly possible. There are people who are more concerned about the walker than the safety and convenience of either themselves or others.
Several of the people who participated are members of the watercolor class that Renee teaches. She is an excellent artist and I enjoy her flamboyant and gregarious personality.
Most of the people who undertook the journey were able to walk around and enjoy the display. They listened to the description of various techniques and expressed admiration for some of the pictures. Some people did not ride the bus but came in private cars. Judy and Ram came alone and Sarah, the Enrichment Director, came and brought James. Sarah knew she would have to return to "the home" for Social Hour which began at 4 pm so she had to get back in time to prepare for that. When it was time to return one of the bus riders, Jim, joined Sarah, the ED and James, but he did not inform Remee who had arranged the tour. She became very distraught going back to the restrooms in the museum to check to make sure he wasn't there. Then she went to the library next door and did not find him there.
At that point she decided we would seek him at Dairy Queen and hope he was not lost forever.
One of the other riders said, "You would think he would be more considerate than that."
Another said "I don't know him. Is he really like that?"
Jim is the head of the Resident Council and most certainly is not inconsiderate or irresponsible, but he does ordinarily drive his own car. He is not used to reporting to a keeper. In his defense, he said that their were people sitting near the door who saw him leave with Sarah, but they denied any knowledge of his whereabouts.
All was well. At the Dairy Queen Sarah, Jim. and James were resting comfortably in a booth eating ice cream. Renee challenged Jim immediately and prescribed 30 minutes of standing in the corner for breaking protocol.
Renee was overheard vowing never to arrange, supervise, or even suggest an activity again.
I had fun. Remember school outings. There was always some disruptive kid who got lost, or sick. He or she was scolded and reprimanded, but the rest of us enjoyed the whole thing immensely.
Several of the people who participated are members of the watercolor class that Renee teaches. She is an excellent artist and I enjoy her flamboyant and gregarious personality.
Most of the people who undertook the journey were able to walk around and enjoy the display. They listened to the description of various techniques and expressed admiration for some of the pictures. Some people did not ride the bus but came in private cars. Judy and Ram came alone and Sarah, the Enrichment Director, came and brought James. Sarah knew she would have to return to "the home" for Social Hour which began at 4 pm so she had to get back in time to prepare for that. When it was time to return one of the bus riders, Jim, joined Sarah, the ED and James, but he did not inform Remee who had arranged the tour. She became very distraught going back to the restrooms in the museum to check to make sure he wasn't there. Then she went to the library next door and did not find him there.
At that point she decided we would seek him at Dairy Queen and hope he was not lost forever.
One of the other riders said, "You would think he would be more considerate than that."
Another said "I don't know him. Is he really like that?"
Jim is the head of the Resident Council and most certainly is not inconsiderate or irresponsible, but he does ordinarily drive his own car. He is not used to reporting to a keeper. In his defense, he said that their were people sitting near the door who saw him leave with Sarah, but they denied any knowledge of his whereabouts.
All was well. At the Dairy Queen Sarah, Jim. and James were resting comfortably in a booth eating ice cream. Renee challenged Jim immediately and prescribed 30 minutes of standing in the corner for breaking protocol.
Renee was overheard vowing never to arrange, supervise, or even suggest an activity again.
I had fun. Remember school outings. There was always some disruptive kid who got lost, or sick. He or she was scolded and reprimanded, but the rest of us enjoyed the whole thing immensely.
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