Christmas 2010

 Al and Christmas Carolers.

Almost Christmas--Al and I and one lady observer are just about to fold up our papier mache work for the afternoon when a family group come into the Activities Room to sing some Christmas Carols for the old residents and patients.

It was a thoughtful gesture and, as "anything different is good" as the guy in the Groundhog Day movie says, the entertainment is much appreciated.

Christmas Child Caroler.

The old people--for some of whom this will be their last Christmas in this used-up body--are especially interested in seeing the next very young generation--singing the same old songs in the same old ways.

Things certainly don't change very much.

The Old Story.

The same old story read the same old way by the oldest member of the family troup. But it still touches you bringing back memories of your own childhood.

Maria, Gina and Therapy Bear.

For the staff, and me, and all the old timers, this was a very good thing--one of those little things that make life worth living in this fast paced Southern California world.

Thanks and Merry Christmas 2010 from Tom and Tanya!

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New Worker

Spanish Speaker

We had a new worker today.

I didn't get her name but she came right over to where we were painting and started a lively conversation with Hannah and Kaeli--in Spanish.

Of course neither of the girls knows Spanish so I told the lady that she could talk to me and I would translate if I could.

But before I could really get down to my translation skills she picked up a felt pen and started right in to work with us and she kept at it until we were packing up to go.

When the Director, Rhonda, came over to see our progress, she said that the new lady had never shown any interest in "anything like that".

Hannah and Kaeli

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Winter Solstice Celebration

 click on it to read the poster

We are now involved in the production of a Winter Solstice Celebration at the Grape Day Park here in Escondido.


Since this is the first time it has happened it will probably be very small--but even if a very few people actually participate it makes a start --and should be interesting and fun.

If you live in the area you are invited.

Tomasito

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Frog Kid

 Saturday in Grape Day Park

Kids love these papier mache masks--and EVERYONE wants to be a frog!

I have had the good fun of demonstrating the fine art of papier mache and mask making several times in Escondido's central Grape Day Park.

Sometimes I even get paid to do it! 

Thanks, City of Escondido!!

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