The Village lives in a white world. We have so much snow. I’m sure it’s snowed a foot this past week. It’s one of the duties Stan and Ed dislike the most, removing snow from the walks in the cold weather. We were warm inside though, and enjoying an old Irving Berlin movie, "There’s No Business like Show Business." We sat and tried to identify the actors and actresses that sang and danced one Irving Berlin song after another. Do you recall Ethel Merman, Dan Dailey, (I had a little trouble remembering him) Johnnie Ray, Mitzi Gaynor and Donald O’Conner (a favorite when I was young) and then the beautiful Marilyn Monroe. It was full of dazzling production numbers that proves, "There’s No Business Like Show Business."It was National Kazoo Day and I can’t believe Deb or Mary didn’t make us all play kazoos.Our new villager, Vivian Tatge, had two great days of celebration. On her birthday, son Rick and wife Lila and a little grandchild, who was so good, came for dinner. The birthday cake was homemade chocolate cupcakes with white frosting. They were delicious. Vivian lived in Tuff Home until a week ago and a party and invitations had been sent, so friends and relatives came to Tuff Home to celebrate. Cars were everywhere. Then today she served another pretty decorated cake to the Villagers, a celebration to remember.It’s also been National Puzzle Day. Deb prepared word search, trivia questions and crossword puzzles. Some are hard. How about times times Times times or tup or tahs. You have to think literally to solve these word puzzles. I gave up.Truthfully, I haven’t a thought in my head about the Village and its occupants. So, I’m relying on Ben Franklin’s wit a wisdom."Well done is better than well said.""Half wits talk much but say little.""There is no little enemy who is strong — He that can conquer his bad habits.""You can bear your own faults. Why not a fault in your wife.""Have you somewhat to do tomorrow — do it today."I’ll keep you posted.
