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Beat the Heat

     Beat the heat, beat the heat
        You’re on the hotseat
     Beat the heat, you’re on the hotseat

     Drink lots of water, drink lots of water
        You really had ought to
     Drink lots of water, you really had ought to

     Lie in the shade, lie in the shade
        You don’t want to fade
     Lie in the shade, you don’t want to fade

     Get an overhead fan, get an overhead fan
        Extend your lifespan
     Get an overhead fan, extend your lifespan

     Beat the heat, beat the heat
        Pounds the drumbeat 
     Beat the heat, pounds the drumbeat...

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Regina Elliott

Date: 7/4/2025 12:15:00 PM

Hi Gershon, I have a 2 1/2 -3 hour limit, then back inside. Just enough to tire me some but not overwhelm me, getting too old. I like to sit in the shade and watch the birds. Grand penning as usual, good friend!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/3/2025 8:59:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your fun "Beat the Heat" write. Oh yes, water and shade is for me. Have a wonderful day/weekend staying cool as you go writing away.........