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THE PARTY NEXT DOOR 

My home is a peaceful place 

I love to sit on my porch and look out at the lake 

The grandsons came over for a swim and to play 

The campers next door really messed with our night and day 

They partied hard and smoked, and drank 

Made it a lot too loud for my end of the lake 

I tried to keep the grandsons out of sight 

Finally, the day turned into night

 

While on my porch, I  couldn’t believe the sight 

I could see they had no clothes on in the moonlight  

They were whooping and hollering, making lots of sounds 

Kept hoping the game warden would come around 

Hubby and I were so shook up 

We decided we needed a coffee cup 

It was about 2, and the party was still on 

I heard all sorts of words I had never known 

About 4, they crawled into their tents  

By now, my patience  had been spent 

I let an hour go by and let them fall asleep 

Now they’re gonna find out what they did to me 

Forgive me, neighbors, for what I’m about to do 

You’re gonna hear a loud boom or two 

I got my 20 and shot up in that tree 

They came out stumbling and screaming 

Just to see me and my 20 and that squirrel up in the tree 

You can’t be shooting at this hour 

We just got to sleep at four 

Country folks don’t party all night long 

We’re usually up at dawn 

They called the popo 

And told on me 

Said I was shooting at them 

Lead was falling from the trees 

The sheriff said I could hunt on my land 

I began to laugh and showed them my hand 

They saw they couldn’t win 

So they packed up, and all was quiet again 

Diane Harpole  Mar. 29, 2026 

FAVORITE SHOES

Do you have old shoes

Just waiting to be worn

To that special place or event

To be reborn?

My shoes are special

They were chosen for each outfit

Whether pants, shorts, or a dress

They all had to match

For that perfect look and fit

My cousin called one day

And said, “Uncle” had passed

He was miles away, and I had to pack

My shoes and the rest had to match

This occasion called for my gold flats

Before I left, I looked on my pc

To find flowers or a small tree

No florist to be found near Uncle’s town

So I decided I would stop

On the way, at the nearest flower shop

I found a big, pretty, colorful plant

When planted, the boys would see

All my efforts I made for their dad and family

This was a B Y O P event

“Bring your own plant”

Now, back to my shoes of gold

I made it thru the funeral

And walked to the gravesite

Then I noticed a piece of my sole

Could it be that big of a hole?

Please don’t break apart now

As I sat and talked to the family

My shoe got loose and felt floppy

It’s come apart—what do I do?

Just drag on like it is a shoe

We said goodbyes and with a limp

I made it to the car and began to strip

Goodbye shoes, thanks for all these years

You will be remembered for today’s fears!

Diane Harpole March 23, 2026

Importance of the Baking Soda Salt Water Gargle

Forgot to mention in the video. If cancer is on the left side, when tilting your head back to gargle, also tilt your head to the left and make sure the baking soda salt water is hitting the area that stings. This helps to prevent the stinging afterwards by correcting the pH in your mouth.

Tips 

What do you think about tips? 

Personally, I hate tips 

They are nothing more than a gip! 

Just tell me the whole amount, including the tip 

I am a detail person needing to know  

The whole amount before I go 

Don’t make me figure 10-20% 

Especially in front of my friends 

If I sit and can’t get it to the penny 

I might give away too many 

Sleepless nights that will bring 

As that will screw my budget thing 

My money comes every month in a fixed amount 

So I can’t spend more than I can count 

Italy is the place to be 

They have no tips to make you worry 

You always know the total cost 

I enjoy my food and never feel lost 

Figuring the tip should not interfere 

With my struggle to enjoy my meal 

Do you hear?? 

Diane Harpole 

8/12/2025 

Bain Rings the Bell after Final Treatment of Radiation

Hello everyone, sorry for the delay. Bain’s last treatment was July 18, 2025. This was around 4 weeks ago. Radiation continues to burn for two weeks after the last treatment, before healing begins. A follow-up appointment will be in mid-September to see if the radiation worked.

Fishin Granny 

Granny was getting old and lived alone 

Tired of working in the yard and at home 

Got her coffee and sat in her swing 

Looking at the lake she started to think 

I’m gonna go fishing in that lake 

It’s been awhile, I’m gonna take a break 

Her Buddy used to take her everyday 

They fished every creek and every bay 

Now she does everything alone 

She’s got to clean the minnow tank 

By now, probably getting pretty rank! 

She thought, I’ll go down to the minnow shack 

Pick up the minnows and be right back 

Maybe the girls will be there 

They give lots more minnows and don’t care 

Well, the old man is there with his net 

4 dozen is what I’ll get 

She took the bucket and went back home 

Went down to the dock and loaded the boat 

Took awhile just being me 

Loaded up poles, jackets, paddles and seats 

Got all ready and looked at my minnows 

Well, that old tight wad hit a new low! 

No where there’s 48 

One by one she counted 38! 

He cheated me was what she said! 

I’d like to whop him up beside his head! 

Granny was hot and her temper was flaring 

She got to the store with her bucket she was carrying 

She said, “ Here’s my receipt 

Take the minnows back 

I’m going across the street” 

The lady took the minnows and told her to wait 

She’d give her 2 times the 48 

Granny knew when she saw the old man it was a sign 

He was an old tight wad wasting her time! 

Diane Harpole 

June 30, 2025 

How Bain Mitchum’s Radiation Treatment is done for Throat Cancer

Before first treatment, they have to make a mask. They mold this yellow netting to your face. For treatment, they clamp your head to the table using this mask so you do not move while they are shooting the radiation beam.