I went over to the Mansion today on a het patrol to bring shorts to Wayne, and summer pajamas to four of the Mansion women. It was warm in there, this week, the Mansion can finally turn off the heat, according to state regulations. Joan was in the hallway waiting for me, and I asked her to dance.

She agreed and we danced in the hallway, Joan is always up for fun, always has a smile, always joins in every possible conversation, even when she can’t follow it. She is a pleasure to talk to. We have the best time, I told her she was a “wild child,” and she said “of course, we all are, aren’t we?”

So today was a day for small acts of great kindness.

Some of the Mansion female residents are struggling to stay comfortable in their winter pajamas. I got some light and brightly colored ones, four pairs. Wayne also needed some track shorts to stay cool and move. He loved the three I gave him. Tomorrow, six cushions for the rocking chairs outside on the porch are coming.

Some sore bottoms from sitting out on the porch, the cushions will help, a good Mansion day. Joanie and I had a blast shaking things up. Sylvie needs some pens, I’ll get some tomorrow.

You can write to the Mansion residents c/o 11 S. Union Avenue, Cambridge, NY., 12816. Here’s the new ever-evolving residents list (for those who wish to get mail):

Bob, Alan, Winnie, Joan, Art, John D., Alanna, Peggie, Ellen, Joan, Brenda, Jacqueline, Sylvie, Alice, Madeline, Mary, Blance, Bill, John K., Diane, Helen, Dottie, Doris, Ruth, Kenneth,  Gerry, Guerda, Wayne, Matt.