September 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Florida State Fairgrounds
Bring your family and friends to our annual Girl Scout Fest to get a sneak peek at all the fun and excitement of being a Girl Scout!
BAcK-tO-schOOL ALsO meAns BACK TO SCRAPES AND BRUISES!
Let’s all take a deep breath! All the back-to-school shopping is done, orientation is over, the kids got to the bus stop on time and are back in class. You’ve coordinated all the before and after care issues and you took care of all the immunizations.
So, are you done? Well, not quite. With back-to-school comes backto-team-sports. Did you remember that little Johnny (who is not so little anymore) plans to try out for the school basketball team and will need a sports physical? The same is true for Jessica since she has her sights set on the cheerleading team.
Speaking of back-to-school and sports, maybe it’s time to take a little refresher course on the inevitable... when you have kids and sports, you also have scratches, bruises, sprains, strains and maybe even broken bones.
This will be in response to a variety of sprains and strains. The RICE method is:
•REST the injured area. Avoid using and moving the body part needlessly.
•ICE application. Apply an ice bag for 20 minutes at a time, as often as possible (20 minutes on/20 minutes off or 20 minutes every hour).
•COMPRESSION
of the injured area. Apply an ace bandage wrap to the body part. Begin the ace bandage wrap farthest from the torso and wrap
present. Upon return to play after a contusion, a protective foam pad may be applied to prevent future damage to the area.
heAt iLLness It’s Florida so it’s hot and usually humid. And when it’s hot and humid, we need to watch out for overheated children. Heat illness comes in three stages: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. All three are preventable with proper hydration timing, proper hydration fluids, smart timing of games and practices and proper rest. A major factor leading to heat illness is humidity and an athlete is not without risk during the cooler months.
There are shiners and fat lips and they all need to be treated; and most times by you, the parent. If you’re not treating them, you’re performing triage. Do you need to run to the hospital or just put a bag of ice on it? So, let’s take a look...
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towards the torso. Overlap the bandage 1/2 the width with each circular wrap. Compression should be snug, but not compromising the circulation.
•ELEVATE the body part, above the level of the heart. Moist heat, in the form of towels or pads, may be applied after 48 hours to a contusion ONLY IF swelling is no longer
High humidity prevents the proper evaporation of sweat, leading to the body’s inability to dissipate heat quickly. Children are more susceptible to heat than adults because they absorb more heat than adults and they cannot dissipate heat as quickly. Children also produce more heat during activities than adults. And children, like adults, do not drink enough fluids during prolonged exercise.
HEAT CRAMPS are a form of muscle spasm and tightening that occur as a result of prolonged or intense exercise, usually in a hot environment, although they occur in cool temperatures as well. Treatment includes rest, cooling down if in a hot environment, gentle stretching
and fluids, such as Gatorade.
heAt eXhAustiOn is generated by prolonged periods of fluid loss during activity at high temperature. It is characterized by extreme weakness, exhaustion, profuse sweating, clammy skin, normal or slightly elevated temperature, thirst and decreased urine output. Sometimes, there is an altered mental state that ranges from giddiness to delirium. Heat cramps may also be present. Treatment includes rest, removal from the hot environment to a cool environment, rapid cooling (fans, ice packs) and fluids (water, Gatorade). Intravenous fluids may be needed.
heAt strOKe IS A MEDICAL EMERgENCy!
equipment for sports.
SPRAINS Kids run and jump and twist and turn, and when they do, they can sprain an ankle. Ankle sprains are caused by a sudden twisting motion, usually inward, of the ankle.
The most common cause of an ankle sprain is when a player jumps up, and comes down on another player’s
foot, forcibly turning the ankle in. This causes stretching or tearing of the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Various degrees of ankle sprains depend on how many ligaments are torn.
Signs and symptoms of an ankle sprain vary in intensity and are dependent on the degree of injury that is sustained. Pain, tenderness and swelling on the outside of the
It indicates the body’s inability to regulate heat. The athlete no longer sweats; is hot, red and frequently dry. The athlete will have mental impairment ranging from confusion, disorientation and agitation to hysterical behavior, delirium or coma. Body temperature will be elevated (approximately 105o F). Treatment includes calling 911, rapid external cooling (ice, fans, wetting down, clothing removal), removal from the hot environment and fluids (water, Gatorade) only if conscious! Transport to a hospital will be required.
The “ABC’s” are an easy way for kids and parents to remember how to Defeat the Heat: Always drink before, during and after activity. Bring the right fluids. Sports drinks like Gatorade hydrate best. Consider fluids as a part of essential safety
ankle are present. With a mild sprain, these will be situated just to the front of the ankle bone, whereas with a moderate to severe sprain, symptoms will be more diffuse around the ankle and foot. A ‘pop” or “snap” may also be heard or felt.
Treatment of ankle sprains consists of the “RICE” method. Moderate to severe ankle sprains should be seen by a physician for x-ray. Weight bearing should be pain free. Pain free range of motion exercises are beneficial and may usually be performed immediately (gentle ankle pumps and ankle circles).
Ankle braces are useful in helping to support ankle sprains and prevent future injury. Strengthening, stretching, balance and range of motion exercises are used to rehabilitate ankle sprains.
activities prior to returning to their sport without restrictions.
Several things may be done to help prevent ankle sprains. First, the muscles surrounding the ankle should be stretched and strengthened properly.
previously sprained ankle.
Kids also fall and when they fall they bruise their knees, scrape their shins, bang their heads, bust open a lip, etc. As a parent you need to ask yourself some basic questions:
Q “Does my child need stitches?”
A Significant bleeding, which can’t be controlled, or lacerations that might be cosmetically significant, probably require sutures. At the least, ground in dirt or gravel needs to be thoroughly cleaned out to prevent infection and/ or permanent scarring. You have 4 to 6 hours to seek medical evaluation by a physician, and, the sooner the better. Delayed closure of a contaminated wound considerably increases the incidence of infection.
Q “Does my child need an x-ray?”
Physical therapy may be ordered by a physician following moderate to severe ankle sprains to teach and supervise these exercises. Athletes should be given an agility test to determine pain free sport specific
Calf tightness, in particular, has been shown to increase the likelihood of an ankle sprain. Second, coaches and athletes should make sure that the playing surface and surrounding areas of the court are free and clear of objects. Next, proper footwear is an important factor in preventing ankle sprains. Finally, wearing an ankle brace or applying athletic tape may help prevent future injury to a
A Obvious deformities require an x-ray. In children, sometimes persistent bony point tenderness or swelling might indicate a growth plate injury, consequently requiring an x-ray and immobilization.
Q
“My child hit his head. What do I need to look out for?”
A Signs that require medical evaluation after a head injury include persistent/
inappropriate behavior, disproportionate pain, changes in vision and non-stop recurring vomiting. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include disorientation or confusion, unsteadiness, disturbed vision, dizziness, headache, difficulty concentrating, irritability, amnesia, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and altered consciousness. Concussions vary in severity dependent on the symptoms involved. Level of consciousness and severity of symptoms are significant.
Kids who lose consciousness or have symptoms that
worsen, should be transported to a hospital for medical care.
Treatment of concussions generally involves rest. This includes all activities requiring concentration (school work, video and other games, reading) and physical activity. The athletes should be monitored closely for deteriorating systems. Medication should be avoided, unless suggested by a physician.
Kids break things including their bones. Just about any bone can be broken - from small bones such as
fingers, to severe injuries such as the spine.
All broken bones should be treated by an orthopedic surgeon.
On the field, the athletic trainer will usually splint the injured extremity and then send the player for xrays and the appropriate medical followup.
When it comes to sports injuries with kids, remember, their bodies are still developing, so use common sense and err on the side of caution.
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Asthm A, KID s AND s POR ts
You might remember a time when kids with asthma were discouraged from playing sports and told to take it easy. That’s no longer the case. Being active, working out and playing sports not only helps kids with asthma stay fit, maintain a healthy weight and have fun, but also can strengthen their breathing muscles and help the lungs work better.
For these reasons, your doctor may recommend exercise as part of your child’s asthma treatment plan. If you have doubts about whether sports and asthma mix, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports that asthma affects more than 20% of elite athletes and 1 in every 6 Olympic athletes.
Game On!
Two important things that kids who have asthma should know about sports participation: Their asthma must be under control in order for them to play sports properly. When their asthma is well controlled, they can, and should, be active and play sports just like anyone else.
baseball, football, gymnastics, and shorter track and field events.
Endurance sports, like longdistance running and cycling, and sports like soccer and basketball, which require extended energy output, may be more challenging. This is especially true for coldweather sports like cross-country
before exercise can lead to severe flare-ups and even emergency department visits.
yO ur child S h O uld carry re S cue medicati O n at all time S, even durin G w O rkO utS, in ca S e O f a flare-up.
skiing or ice hockey. But that doesn’t mean kids can’t participate in these sports if they truly enjoy them. In fact, many athletes with asthma have found that, with proper training and medication, they can participate in any sport they choose.
It’s also a good idea to keep triggers in mind. Depending on their triggers, kids with asthma may want to: Skip outdoor workouts when pollen or mold counts are high. Wear a scarf or ski mask when training outside during the winter. Breathe through the nose instead of the mouth while exercising. Make sure they always have time for a careful warm up and cool down. These recommendations should be included in the asthma action plan you create with your child’s doctor.
Of course, some sports are less likely to pose problems than others for people with asthma. Swimming, leisurely biking and walking are less likely to trigger asthma flare-ups, as are sports that require short bursts of activity like
Stayin G in the Game
To keep asthma under control, it’s important that kids take their medicine as prescribed. Skipping controller medication can make symptoms worse, and forgetting to take a prescribed medication
Also make sure that the coach knows about your child’s asthma and the asthma action plan. For a young child, you might want to provide the coach with a copy. Older kids should keep a copy with them, as well as any medication that could be needed to treat a flareup. Most important, your child and the coach need to understand when it’s time for your child to take a break from a practice or game so that flare ups can be managed before they become emergencies.
WHAT’S UP IN SEPTEMBER?
clearwater
parkS and recreatiOn 727-562-4700
t he m arket m arie
Saturday, September 14th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 710 Court Street, Downtown Clearwater Shop local at The Market Marie with over 85 small business owners every second Saturday in Downtown Clearwater.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more. Event is Located next to the City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building, 710 Court Street. Parking is FREE and can be found throughout downtown. The closest parking garage is the city employee parking garage located diagonally from the field. The garage is FREE on the weekends.
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Scene S O n the Green at cOachman park
Join us for “Scenes On The Green” at Coachman Park! Enjoy a FREE magical movie night under the stars. Bring blankets and low-lying lawn chairs.
Movie begins at 8 p.m.
September 20th: A Million Miles Away
For More Info Call (727) 562-4800
f ree Sun S et yOG a Mondays in September 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Participate in a FREE fitness class hosted by the Clearwater Y In Motion at Coachman Park.
Yoga involves physical and mental well-being through mastery of the body, is achieved through exercise, holding postures, proper breathing and meditation.
Location is on the green, the large grassy field in Coachman Park. Parking can be found throughout Downtown.
For More Info
Call the YMCA (727) 461-9622
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Wednesdays in September 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Participate in a FREE fitness class hosted by the Clearwater Y In Motion at Coachman Park. Classes will cycle between BodyCombat, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Tabata and Zumba.
Location is on the waterfront Bay Walk Promenade, the pedestrian area along the waterfront. Parking can be found throughout Downtown.
For More Info
Call the YMCA (727) 461-9622
X i n S urance c learwater Off S h O re n ati O nal S Friday, September 27th 6:00 PM to Sunday, September 29th 12:00 AM
Clearwater brings the best of Offshore Powerboat Racing’s teams and fans to their city and beaches for a weekend of entertainment. For the past decade fans on the beach and offshore have witnessed great offshore racing.
Clearwater organizers continue to expand the event to make it the best ever. Now a new alignment with Race World Offshore (Official Sanctioning Body) to grow the sport even bigger and expand opportunities with our Gulf Coast communities and Key West. Race day sees 50,000 people and over 2,500 boats lining the beaches of the 2.5-mile-long race course with fireworks, parties, parades and much more.
Many beach-going spectators enjoy the races from Clearwater Beaches on the white sugar sand, while others take advantage of the VIP watch parties from the comfort of sponsor hotels, restaurants and condos throughout the island. event, more than 180,000 thrill seekers, sponsors, and local businesses revealed over this action-packed weekend!
Spectators can see all the race action from the beach or Pier 60. For more Info Call (727) 593-5536
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Fridays and Saturdays in September, 9:00am - 2:00pm
John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park
Features fresh produce, eggs, meats, artisans cheeses, breads, honey, and baked goods. You can also find other unique items like soaps, candles, plants, delicious lunch bites and more. As you shop and browse, you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere
and live music performances that add to the charm of the market.
Friday October 4th
@ The Centre 6:30 am- 9:00 pm
Cost: Free Get ready for an unforgettable Friday night in Palm Harbor! Bring your friends and neighbors to enjoy the smooth and toetapping tunes of The Voices of Jazz. This local band will treat you to classic big band jazz, swing music, and modern arrangements of popular tunes. This special event is sponsored by the Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Don’t miss out!
Largo Central Park is located at 101 Central Park Drive. Train rides can be accessed via the tan-roofed shelter on the east side of the park. Join
miniature railroad on the first full weekend of the month. The accurately modeled scale locomotives pull you and your family along a mile-long loop through great scenery, the spooky tunnel, and our waterfall pond. Fun for all ages!
There is no CHARgE for this family-fun activity, but donations are welcome. Your contributions keep the trains running!
cO ncert Serie S O n
the Bree Z eway
Friday, September 20th 6:00-9:00pm Mark your calendars for a night of live music, delicious bites, and good vibes at the Concert Series on the Breezeway!
No memberships needed, everyone is welcome to groove to the tunes, indulge in great food from food trucks, and sip on refreshing drinks from the bar. Bring your friends and family for a laid-back night under the stars!
For more information, please call 727-518-3024 .
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Saturday, September 14th 5-8pm at the Largo Community Center. $45 per couple / $15 each additional person. Join the Largo Community Center for the favorite annual Daddy Daughter Date night event, “Masquerade Ball”. Enjoy dinner, dancing and dessert. Tickets are available in-person
at the Largo Community Center and will sell until event is at capacity. This event always sells out so get your tickets early!
Call the Largo Community Center (727) 518-3131 for more information.
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Saturday, September 27th
5pm-9pm, All Ages @ Ulmer Park
Join us on the 4th Saturday of the month and wander through different tents adorned with artisanal goods, from handmade jewelry to organic produce, all while enjoying the music from local musicians. There will be food trucks onsite for purchase.
Please email
TheLargoEveningMarket@gmail.com for vendor inquires or this market.
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recreati O n (727) 391-8345
family aQ uatic center is open. Stop in for a swim during our spring hours.
Members: $2 Youth/$3 Adult
Non-Members: $4 Youth/$6 Adult Season passes are available to members.
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Open Play Hours
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturday
11:00am-2:00pm
Members Free
Non-Members $5
the 27 th annual mu S ic in the park
cO ncert S erie S
Fridays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Starting in September at The Seminole City Park 7464 Ridge Road
September 20: Seminole High School Band
September 27 Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (Rock/Soul)
F REE to attend $3 event parking per vehicle
S eni O r pO ttery
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Tuesday, September 3rd Fall Plate
11:00am-12:00pm
$12 Members
$18 Non-Members
Pre-Registration is required
Get creative as we paint themed pottery pieces each month.
S eni O r walkin G c lu B
Mondays, 9:00am-9:30am
Members Free/$5 Non-Members
Meet at the Recreation Center to get your steps in while enjoying fresh air, and friendly conversation.
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Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Members Free/$5 Non-Members
Enjoy an afternoon filled with conversation and collaboration as we assemble fun jigsaw puzzles each week.
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Saturday, October 5th 11:00am-2:00pm
Family Aquatics Center $5 per dog
p re S ch OO l p laytime Returns this fall beginning Tuesday, September 3
Every Tuesday from 10:30am-11:00am Ages 2-4
@ The Seminole Recreation Playground FREE!
t een a ctivity B O ard Applications are available for this year’s Teen Activity Board! Stop by the Recreation Center or contact us for more information and to submit an application. S
6pm-10pm
Safety Harbor Main Street
This much-loved monthly community event has been reimagined to benefit the Safety Harbor business community and bring people to the town we all love. Nine blocks of Main Street will come together to showcase the restaurants, bars, shops and nonprofits in our vibrant community.
The street is wet-zoned so that you can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages from your favorite establishment within the event footprint and stroll along nine blocks of Main Street which is alive with entertainment and activities. Shops will be open late.
fO lly faire
Saturday, September 14th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Folly Farm n ature Preserve 1538 Dr. MLK Street N
There’s no better way to spend a Saturday morning than at Folly Farm by getting some fresh air, taking a walk through the park, visiting our nursery for a plant sale, asking a Master Gardener questions, enjoying music, or participating in family friendly nature activities and kids crafts at our NEW Folly Faire! Every 2nd Saturday of the month.!
1S t f riday f lick S Friday, September 6th 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Waterfront Park 105 Veterans Memorial Lane
t hird f riday Friday, September 21st
FREE EVEnT
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs!
Movies are sponsored by Positively Dad!
Live entertainment and seating 1 hour prior to the movie. Concessions available!
tarp O n S prin GS recreati O n (727) 938-3711
t he 2024 Sun S et Beach cO ncert S erie S
The 2024 Sunset Beach Concert Series is brought to you by the City of Tarpon Springs and AdventHealth north Pinellas.
Concerts are on the first Thursday of the month (February through November) and start at 7 pm. In the event of inclement weather and the concert is cancelled before the start time, the concert will be held the following Thursday.
Concessions are available for purchase. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. Parking is limited onsite, so a free courtesy shuttle will deliver concertgoers to and from the beach and Tarpon Springs High School.
this class keeps children active and engaged in a musical atmosphere. Tuesdays at 10am
$15 per class or $60 for a 5/class punch pass
creatiOn StatiOn
Craig Park Rec Center
Craig Park Rec Center
This weekly child-led art class will allow the imagination to soar while getting messy.
Thursdays, ages 1-5, at 10am $15 per class or $60 for a 5/class punch pass
Your Fitness, s ports and r ecreation n ews
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the IMPORTANCE OF eye PROTECTION!
According to a recent report, approximately 30% of eye injuries among children under 16 are sports related. And yet, 90% of those injuries are preventable. With adults between the ages of 18-40, that number drops to just under 15%. Children are particularly susceptible to eye injuries because of their underdeveloped depth perception, fearless style of play and athletic immaturity. It’s recommended to wear eye protection for the following sports and recreational activities: baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, badminton, soccer, ice hockey, street hockey, basketball, lacrosse, archery, fencing, boxing and karate.
Here’s a look at the most popular sports and the recommended protective eyewear:
Baseball/Softball: Baseball is the leading cause of sports related eye injuries. Best defense: A polycarbonate face guard attached to the helmet. This will prevent corneal abrasions (scratches on the cornea), hyphema (bleeding in the eye), cataract and swollen retina.
Basketball: More than 193,000 children ages 5-14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball related injuries in 2022. Best defense: Wearing polycarbonate goggles will help prevent fractured eye sockets, swollen retina, corneal abrasions and hyphema.
football: The good news is that football related eye injuries have been reduced 90%. Best defense: A facemask with a polycarbonate shield over the opening of the mask. Will prevent corneal abrasions and hyphema.
head and eyes must be completely protected.
polycarbonate lens material and another material called trivex™ are the most impact resistant materials from which lenses can be made. These materials are over 20 times stronger than regular lens material and can stop a .22 caliber bullet under some conditions. Obviously, contact lenses do not provide protection and regular eyeglasses are insufficient and can shatter when hit by a ball, puck, elbow, hand or the ground, and in some cases, produce an injury worse than if a person was not wearing glasses at all.
Soccer: 50% of soccer eye injuries result in hyphema. Best defense: Wearing polycarbonate goggles will help prevent swollen retina, inflamed iris and hyphema.
ice & roller hockey: Ice hockey is the second leading cause of winter sports injuries. Best defense: A facemask with a polycarbonate shield on the helmet will help prevent corneal abrasions, hyphema and swollen retina. There have been several blinding and disfiguring traumas in hockey. The
When shopping for sports eyewear protection, expect to pay between $35 and $100 for protective eyewear and at least $80 to $120 for eyewear with prescription lenses. Purchase eyewear at a sports specialty store or optical store and don’t buy eyewear without lenses. Make sure the eyewear fits comfortably and securely and can fit on a helmet if necessary. Check the packaging to see if the eyewear is comprised of polycarbonate and has been approved by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).
If an injury to the eye does occur, go to an eye doctor or hospital emergency room. Some players may see stars or spots, or notice a change in their vision, indicating an injury. But, damage from a blow isn’t always apparent even right after it happens. A “shiner” or black eye, is sometimes funny to look at but can indicate a serious injury that needs treatment and without treatment, can cause permanent loss of vision.
SEPTEMBER CURTAIN CALLS
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StaGe
RAYMOND JAMES THEATRE
163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. (727) 823-play (7529)
rin G O f fire
The Music of Johnny Cash September 25th - October 20th
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30pm
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 pm
freefall theatre
6099 Central Avenue St. Petersburg 727-498-5205
fa B le by Doug DeVita Closes September 8th
Wednesdays and Sundays, 2:00 pm Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm
JOBSite
p Otu S by Selina Fillinger September 4th - 29th
jobsitetheater.org For tickets go to tickets@jobsitetheater.org or call the Straz Center Box Office at 813.229.Star
302 Seminole Street, Clearwater 727-446-1360
wO nderful tOwn
Music by Leonard Bernstein September 5th - 27th
St pete city theatre
4025 31st Street S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 play O n! by Rick Abbot September 20th - 29th
by Heidi Schreck September 27th - October 13th
Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo (727) 587-6793
4646 Central Avenue, St Petersburg 727-793-4883
www.guilfoildanceartscenter.com Zh O r’S m aG ical tO ur O f dance c a B aret! Every Saturday at 7pm at the Guilfoil Dance Arts Center An extraordinary performance featuring dance, illusions, magic, costumes and live performance that is welcoming and enjoyable for all!
SENIOR MUSINGS
Where has common courtesy gone in our society today? My last trip to the local Publix Shopping Center was like driving through an obstacle course! I needed to circumnavigate my car through a plethora of iron weaved shopping carts of destruction that the mad herds of unfeeling and thoughtless shoppers had left behind like so many stranded carcasses in the wasteland we know as the supermarket parking lot.
Of course, it is understandable why these very busy shoppers
feel inclined to leave their carts on the edge of every available parking place because after all, it IS a long walk back to the store. And they truly would be hurting the economy if they brought that cart back to where they first acquired it, for if
they did, those young high school kids would be out of a job. But wait!
Amidst the many accoutrements of a modern day parking lot, lights, finely painted parking lines and trash receptacles, are these
odd shaped anomalies bearing the cryptic message “RETURN CARTS HERE.”
These cart receptacles are strategically arranged throughout the lot so that a shopper will always be just a few steps away. A few steps that could alleviate the many nicks and dings that an otherwise healthy paint job must endure. But, no!
Instead of a few steps, the heartless shopper will tug, push and lift the cart onto one of the many curbs protecting islands of grass that dot the parking lot landscape.
Maybe it is simply an act of rebellion as the shopper drives away knowing they have defied the establishment.
Or maybe they just don’t give a damn.
‘til next month, then, The Senior Muser
