The Mansion sent me this poem this afternoon, it was written by Nancy, Claudia, Madeline, and Julia:

“Confined in bed,

have a turtle instead

the perfect pet for the Carona Virus,

we could name him Sirus

Two turtles in the room

but only one has a shell

both of them are bored as hell.

Slow as lead

My attention fled

And so did the turtle right out of his bed.

I miss that little guy

if only I could get out and fly

Though my turtle has fled

Wish it were me instead

Maybe somebody when COVID -19 has ended

Sirus the turtle will again be befriended.”

The residents much appreciate the Pen Pal Program, you are invited to write to them or e-mail them your letters and photos and cards. You can e-mail [email protected] if you wish to send digital messages, or send s-mail to The Mansion, Pen Pal Program, 11 S.Union Avenue,  Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.

The residents who wish to receive mail are Edith, Dale, Gary, Ellen, Matt, Gerry, Sylvie, Joanne, Madeline, Brother Peter, Helen, Georgianna, Georgiann, barbara, Alanna, Linda, Nancy, Annette, Peggie, Becky, Jean, Roberta (Bert), Ben, John, Jim, Claudia, Ruth.

Thanks so much.