Friday night was Bingo night for Maria and I at the Mansion, we called about seven games in little over an hour and Peggie won one of the special prizes we have assembled for bingo nights. She just adored the Pink Bunny and we were all having fun so we decided to make a short film about the Pinky Bunny Meeting Osgood and beginning a new life.
Basically, the film shows me and the Pink Bunny having a conversation about her new life with Mrs. Osgood. Something quite new for me. Peggie got right into it, so did the bunny.
I think it requires no further explanation. Come and see. Even Red joined in. Maria started it, but was too dignified to stay with it. I on the other hand, plunged right in.
It is a surprise for me to see how much stuffed animals mean to the residents of the Mansion, coming off of a very trying and very hot week. The weather turned beautiful today and everybody felt lighter. Mary, Peggie’s Bingo mate, won a hawk that actually sounds like a hawk. She did a cameo in the video at the end.
I love Peggie, she is a tremendous presence in the Mansion, and a very distinct personality. She does not ever give up on life. And she loves Bingo. Maria and i have come to relish our Friday bingo nights, and so do the residents I think. Another full house tonight, and everybody is a winner.
If you wish to write to Peggie, you can do so by sending your letters to Peggie, c/o The Mansion, 11 S.Union Avenue, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816. They love stuffed animals there, and Peggie has a bed full.
You can also support my work at the Mansion by contributing to it: The Gus Fund, c/o Jon Katz. P.O. Box 205, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816, or via Paypal, [email protected]. Every bit helps and is put to good use.
Don’t forget to check out the new Mansion Amazon Wish List, we are planning a spectacular summer, as you can see by the list. There has not been one like it.
The Mansion Wish List started at 14 items, half are gone, they range in price from $4.99 to $18. Fun stuff, as you can see.
Even pretzel baking mix! ($10.39) That will be a memorable activity hour. And enjoy the video, I have not ever done one quite like it either.
Bingo at the Mansaion