By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
84 Charing Cross Road
That is the name of the recent comedy-drama play at the Richmond Hill Barn in Geneseo. Lorna and I attended the play on Saturday, July 20th.
Jackie Patterson, who played “Maxine,” did her usual excellent job. Jakie Skiles had a lead part and “knocked ‘em dead.” Other cast members who did a great job were Mimi Sweetser, Jim Strauss, Mischa Hooker, Elissa Dynes, John Simosky, Susan Hopton, and Rolan Swanson. Rolan reminded us of our one grandson, Caden Nommensen. Caden is a senior at Lockport H.S. and was a really good actor in plays, but he has other interests now.
In short, it was about an American writer and a British bookseller. We enjoyed the play, but it did have a sad ending. After the play I asked one of the staff members how they obtain all the props for the play. She said it can be very difficult to find the correct items. There will be future plays in August, October and November.
I noticed in the program an ad listing future plays at “The Black Box Theatre” in downtown Moline. One play that interests me is about WW1 entitled, The Weir. It is about the Christmas Truce of 1914.
Geneseo Ikes “Fish Fry”
All members of the Geneseo Izaak Walton League and guests are invited to the club’s fish fry on Saturday, August 3, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a drink. If you like catfish, crappies, walleye and bluegill make sure to attend. It’s all free!
Stoolball
Baseball-like games can be traced back to the 14th century. Baseball was a descendant of a British game called “Stoolball.” It is still played in England, but the rules are different and the game is mostly played by women.
In 1330, poet William Pagula recommended to priests that stoolball be forbidden within churchyards. As to the Cubs, they should be forbidden to play anywhere!!!! Remember Sammy Sosa? Well, in May of 2004, Sosa sneezed so hard that he injured his back, sidelining the Cub’s outfielder and had one of the worst hitting slumps of his career.
Olympics, Sure Beats Politics
All of us have our favorite Olympic events. Any water sports I “surf” to a different station. Love gymnastics, track ‘n field, basketball and some others I can’t think of right now.
Slow With TV Messages
This drives us nuts when messages are put on the screen and we are given one second to read the translation or message and then, “poof” it’s gone!
With PBS as one exception, it is amazing how the TV networks have their commercials synchronized so we’ll get commercials no matter what station we go to. I used to watch the news on PBS, but “wow” have they switched from fair and honest reporting. Setting that aside, PBS has really good programming.
As to President Biden at age 81. I can understand he is calling it quits whether he really wanted to or not. In my humble opinion, I think Trump had a better chance running against Biden then Kamala. I won’t be around for the 2028 elections, but I do hope Nikki Haley gets the top job, or at least VP. As for now It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
Yeah, I Needed A New Bumper
Two months ago Lorna had a scrape with a brick wall. The wall won!
So, last week it was my turn. I was in a big hurry to join the Dahlquist boys on a morning fishing adventure. Unfortunately, in my hurry the front bumper snagged on our snow blower and in my case, the snow blower won. A trip to Pro/Tech was the end result.
Oh, and how was the fishing you might ask? Not too good for me, but good for the other guys. They’re such show-offs!!!!!
Gnats are a Pain
Usually, these pesky little creatures last a week or two, but I seem to attract ‘em in our backyard or out fishing. On the plus side, mosquitoes this summer have not been bad in our neck of the woods.
Humor For Seniors
What’s the best part of old age? Ans: It doesn’t last very long.
I used to know a couple who grew fruit trees together. They lived to a ripe old age.
I called the incontinence hotline recently. They asked if I could hold?
Be kind to your kids. They choose your nursing home.
What’s worse than middle age? Ans: Knowing you’ll grow out of it.
Quote of the Week
“To appreciate heaven well, ‘tis good for a man to spend fifteen minutes in hell.”
Will Carleton