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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.........