THE DRAMA BUILDS

Maria is attempting to make some major changes in her life. One day she told me that she hasn't liked the woman she has become. She is not going to gossip, gripe, complain or put people down any more. Yeah, right! Many make promises they cannot keep. I give her one-day. She has not been completely unsuccessful; she has improved. As a positive example: at the last BBQ I was trying to direct someone to get a garbage bag. She amended it to get the garbage can out of Chas' room. The volunteer got a bag and not the can (is that a song title?). Maria tried to correct her and I thought Lidia could not hear her. She tied the bag to a rail. That didn't suit Maria either and she commented. Again she was not heard, I think. Maria finally conceded that it doesn't matter and I agreed. It didn't matter. We had something for garbage and it didn't matter what it was, where it was placed or how it was tied. So she's trying. We need more time to see what permanent changes may come.

The reason I say, I thought Lidia didn’t hear; is that today I learned she was tired of being told what to do by Maria. Most people are. She heard everything. She just ignored her, many people do. But Lidia wants revenge. She hasn’t said how, or what. She seems to be biding her time. That’s a not a good sign. Immediate reactions are always hostile and frantic, but it’s out where it can be dealt with. However, there were 18 other people present at the incident. She may want this to be more private.

I don’t like people who go to their war room and plot and scheme and make plans as they move their tanks, infantrymen and sharpshooters into strategic locations. Then they plan their bombing raids, land mine placement and submarine maneuvers. It gets really sticky. It is clear Lidia does not plan just the normal name-calling and verbal explosion. If I were Maria I would not eat any gift chocolate (laxatives), or any cookies (salt), or apples (razors). Lidia is a former chef and ships cook. She likes to give people food.

I don’t think she will push her down the stairs, or pound her thumb that causes her to go into gales of screaming when it is bumped. I don’t think she will short sheet her bed or disconnect her TV just as football season is starting. Marias addicted.

I don’t know what it will be, but knowing Lidia it will be big. I an sure I’m thinking too small. I wish I had a video camera. I would post it on U-Tube if I had the slightest idea how to do that. I guess I will just hope I’m present when it happens. I really am a bit sadistic. He he he he!