Maria and I went out to the Mansion to call our weekly Bingo Game. I gave Ellen the Bassinet she asked for so her baby comfort doll would have a place to sleep. “I know it’s a doll,” she said, “but I’m afraid of rolling over on her while sleeps.” She loved the bassinet, gave me a big hug and kiss.

I brought Wayne and Ruth matching fanny packs. They are dating now, and spend a lot of time together, they asked me for matching  fanny packs on Tuesday.

I gave Matt, our Bingo champion, two large print novels and a magnifying glass to help him read.

I gave Jackie a Cat calendar for her desk, she says she might give it to  her sister.

I gave Jean a smaller bassinet for one of her stuffed dogs.

I gave Tim a gift certificate to the Battenkill Book Shop.

I left a bag of colorful buttons with odd sayings in the Mansion office for the aides.

It was a special night, people were in a good mood.

After the game, we went out for dinner, and then came home. The house was cold, Maria and Bud sat by the wood stove to get warm.