We have been enjoying the autumn weather of late. The beautiful cobalt blue skies of autumn behind the rusty orange and yellows of the season never fail to impress residents when out for a walk. We have a walking club and we try to get out every fine day that we have.
The hills around Crapaud are fit for a poem. We will start up the writing club again in winter. We can't get out as much in winter and writing is something any resident can do with assistance.As you know the Haiku employs five syllables in the first line, seven in the second and the third line uses five syllables also. Here is one of the Haikus from last year.
Crows
Appear from nowhere
Noisy, huge and black as night.
Geedy crows swoop down.
Eileen MacLean
age 88
age 88
This poem is in the haiku format and was written by Eileen MacLean last year recalling how when she would step outside her appartment to feed the birds a few crumbs, crows would suddenly fly in to grab all of the spoils.
Winter
Winter is on its way out,
The trees are naked.
This was a residents first winter haiku and she certainly got her point across. The Haiku is a national passtime in Japan. Haiku clubs are common throughout that country and have a competive spirit. If you are interested in trying your own check out this useful and friendly site at http://blinkhaiku.blogspot.com/
We also recorded stories from times past and we got some really good material recorded. This is an ongoing project and over time we will have enough to put together a little jounal with recipes and photos.
We also recorded stories from times past and we got some really good material recorded. This is an ongoing project and over time we will have enough to put together a little jounal with recipes and photos.
Of course we did Halloween and the staff got into the spirit. Here is Rachel M and Kelly S being good sports and setting a fine example.
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| Director of Nursing at work |
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| Residents aren't the only creative ones at the Villa |
Regards,
Julia
