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scribbles REVIEW | DCT Production Offers Tons of Hope

Dunnville Community Theatre returned to the spotlight in mid May with David S. Craig’s ‘Having Hope at Home’.  This time around, DCT’s live production took place at Knox Presbyterian Church, transformed into an old rundown farm house, thanks to cleverly arranged theatre props.   

From the moment the show began to the instant it finished, the talented performers grabbed the audience’s attention, as they brought life to their colourful characters. 

We had Carolyn (as portrayed by Dana Hauser) who lives in the farmhouse with her French Canadian partner Michel (Gordon Huffman) and her bumbling grandfather Russell (Lee Smith). Carolyn & Michel are expecting their first child and have invited Carolyn’s parents Bill (Darrell Baker) and Jane (Ellie Bloomfield) to join them for dinner. The catch is that Carolyn has decided upon a home birth using a midwife, Dawn (Hailey Gibb), a revelation that rubs her father the wrong way, seeing he is a doctor and the head of obstetrics at the local hospital. 

The plot thickens as Carolyn goes into labour midway through dinner. What follows is a mixture of humour and high drama, with some valuable lessons learned by the time of the baby’s arrival. 

Compliments of the production’s director Jean Furlong and DCT treasurer & promotions officer Claire Vanden Pol, I attended the show with my sister Kim on May 13^th.  My concerns that the production was being held in a church meant we may have rigid, uncomfortable seating that would wreak havoc with my chronic pain, were quickly alleviated when I discovered the pews were completely padded… Hallelujah! 

During intermission, I spoke briefly with Claire, who shared with me that they had to do some last minute blocking changes, as the church’s stage was smaller than what the rehearsal area had been. This meant that some scenes in which a few characters are supposed to be in another room, out of earshot of the others, actually took place only a few feet away. When this occurred, the actors that weren’t a part of the scene simply stood silently, somewhat like statues, and we effortlessly bought into the fact that they weren’t supposed to be seeing or hearing what we were. 

This is something I always find extremely endearing about Dunnville Community Theatre. They turn minimal props into larger than life sets. Combined with the group’s mad acting skills and you have productions that move and entertain unlike any others. ‘Having Hope at Home’ was another shining example of that. Hallelujah indeed!  

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SIDE HUSTLE... Scribbles Sidebar Section Get a NEW LOOK!

We have updated our sidebar section, with changes designed to make it easier for you to use. 

Our EVENTS section is now listed by date and our TV section is listed by day. Each feature red sub tabs for ease of use. 

We have brought back YOUR BUSINESS section. It is divided into sub categories, such as food, pets, shops & services. We would love to feature your business or service....a FREE feature for SCRIBBLES PALS ONLY

We kick off our NEW LOOK sidebar with a NEW FEATURE... SCRIBBLES ARCHIVES. You can travel back over to the past 13-14 years with all our past posts. It can be a lot of fun to pick a year and see what we were doing..... and see how little some of our younger Scribbles friends were. It's a delightful rabbit hole that we hope you visit often. 

...and one more thing...

And before we end this post.... We are lovin' your kind words about Mr. Sock. He has a lot of fans of all ages and it fills me with much joy to know you get a kick out of Mr. Sock's misadventures. 

Because I've been working a lot on videos - most with Mr. Sock, it takes time away from creating Scribbles What's New With You & Joe Friday sections. We hope to get those features to you soon, but we cannot lock in specific dates at this time. 

SCRIBBLES VIDEO | The Dandelion Song 2023

When our pal Doug emailed me suggesting I join him for a few days at his trailer at N.E.T. Camp Resort in Pelham, it took me about 2 seconds to send my reply.  "Yes!" I exclaimed with much enthusiasm. 

As you may recall, the campground is one of my favourite places to sit back and relax. And this time of year it is also the location of millions of dandelions - something I discovered in 2016 when filming our ambitious yet forgettable electro funk version of the Dandelion Song.  

I decided this time around, Mr. Sock should get a chance to see for himself all the dandelions at N.E.T. so he joined us at the campground. To see his reaction and listen to our latest incarnation of The Dandelion Song, click on the video below...

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SCRIBBLES VIDEO | Happy Birthday Francesca

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What adventures will you be up to in the months ahead? Find out in our special Spring/Summer Fortune Cookies where we reveal all (for entertainment purposes, naturally).

To see your Fortune Cookie, go to the month you were born.

JANUARY
A loved one makes a decision you may not agree with, take time considering things from their perspective. June is going to be a wild month of activities. Lucky Numbers: 03, 12, 42, 64, 08, 68.

FEBRUARY
You’ll discover a peaceful change of scenery can happen a lot closer to home than you knew. An invitation to a unique event shouldn’t be ignored. Lucky Numbers: 02, 09, 67, 04, 14, 22.

MARCH
An old schoolmate or former co-worker will be in touch with you. You’ll be eager to spend time outdoors but don’t forget your sunscreen. Lucky Numbers: 03, 08, 15, 23, 45, 61.

APRIL
Travel plans will need to be changed, but all is not lost. The rescheduled travel dates will turn out to be better for you in surprising ways. You will misplace a frequently used item, only to discover you put it in your pocket. Lucky Numbers: 04, 10, 24, 27, 37, 62.

MAY
Your May birthday brings you lots of happiness. A visitor brings unexpected news. Don’t worry, it’s happy news. You will have fun at a swimming pool. Lucky Numbers: 07, 17, 21, 27, 45, 60.

JUNE
Your green thumb will come in handy when a neighbour needs a helping hand. Share your talents with others and great joy will follow. Lucky Numbers: 09, 18, 25, 40. 11, 55.

JULY
While out for an early evening stroll, you will see a UFO and will then struggle with whether or not you should tell others what you saw. Lucky Numbers: 02, 10, 22, 37, 56, 68.

AUGUST

Your barbecuing skills will be put to the test, when you attempt a new grilling technique. A trip to a beach or river will clear your head of negative thoughts. Lucky Numbers: 05, 23, 17, 68, 51, 42.

SEPTEMBER
Road trips are your favourite summer activity this year, but beware of an offer that sounds too good to be true when it comes to an unusual campground. Lucky Numbers: 04, 11, 43, 26, 54, 66.

OCTOBER
Your vacation will end up being a “staycation”. Never fear, you will discover something during your staycation that will make it worth while and would not have happened if your original vacation had of gone as initially planned. Lucky Numbers: 07, 36, 64, 43, 29, 19.

NOVEMBER
A new outdoor activity could become time consuming and cause friction with others. But monitoring the new activity will turn things around and give you the perfect balance. Lucky Numbers: 09, 55, 33, 41, 47.

DECEMBER
You are so eager to see sunshine and bright blue skies that you start to give thought to moving to a tropical location. Hang tight. Warmer weather and sunny skies will soon be arriving in your own location very soon. Lucky Numbers: 14, 26, 12, 06, 71, 22.

Before you pour your love into someone else, fill yourself up first

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 We know the old saying is true....Laughter IS the best medicine.

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“Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don’t even remember leaving open.”

- Rose Lane

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encore SPECIAL FEATURE

It's often been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and while in most cases that's quite true, sometimes to truly tell the story, it takes two. 

HERE'S A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE MEAN:

A while ago, our Scribbles friend Gail and her daughter Katie enjoyed a holiday in Australia. While they were there, the mother daughter duo did all kinds of touristy things, including checking out a zoo. As we see below, Gail almost laid an egg, when a large bird decided to get a MUCH closer look at her. I trust you didn't have to use that empty plastic pop bottle to protect yourself, my fine feathered friend!

Our Scribbles friends Julia and daughter Jade decided to be trendy and take some "selfies" joined by their lovable little dog Murphy. Although the first "selfie" is quite tame, when Murphy's eyes bugged out, the girls went dog gone crazy with laughter.

The pair of pix below were taken in April 2011 when my then partner Rob and I visited the Ottawa Valley.

As part of the tour my cousin Janet took Rob, myself and my cousin Megan for a joy ride on the family's ATV (All "Terror" Vehicle.)  While I rode shotgun with my hands firmly gripping the grab bars, Rob and Megan sat in the back, facing opposite the direction the vehicle was traveling.

Janet hit a rock and the ATV took off in the air, as did everyone sitting in it, especially Megan, who was captured in mid-air by Rob and pulled back to her seat.

Below are the exclusive pix of the incident. Photo one taken a mere heartbeat prior to our lives flashing before our eyes, as evident in photo two.

Funny as Hell to share later, but requiring a change of underwear when it actually happened. LOL!

 

Our last set of pix are truly considered classics in my family. And just what was it that had us all in stitches?  My mom was trying to get my step dad to move over a bit for the photo and when she touched his sides he accidentally farted. Our reactions in the second pix say it all.

It's universal folks.....farts are funny, especially when they pop out when least expected.

Do you have any photo duos that fit the 'It Takes Two' theme?  Brave enough to share them with your fellow Scribbles pals?  

We'd be happy to feature them if you do, so don't be shy.

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Jackie's Flowers Are Blooming Beautiful

It's always a good idea to stop to smell the flowers and when they look as lovely as the Hoya plant featured above, how could you not want to?

Our Barrie friend Jackie took this photo in 2017 and it's such a great shot we're featuring it again.

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8 Whisker Licking Cat Facts

Think you know everything there is to know about cats? You may be wrong. Here's 8 cat facts as featured on CBC Kids website.

No sweets for kitty... 

When you eat something sweet, like ice cream, you probably notice kitty staring at you with big eyes. You might be tempted to give kitty a taste of your snack or dessert — but it won't really be a special treat for them. Unlike dogs, cats can't taste anything sweet. 

Right- or left-pawed...

Just like us, cats can prefer one paw over another. But unlike humans, female cats tend to be right-pawed, while male cats tend to be left-pawed. Meanwhile, 90% of humans are right-handed.

It's all about you ...

When your kitty is meowing, it's probably talking to you. Adult cats almost never meow at other cats. They use other ways to communicate with each other like purring, hissing and spitting. 

Little chewy chunks of chow...

Whatever you feed your cat (and it really should be food made especially for them), make sure the pieces are small. Why? Cats can't move their jaws from side-to-side like you can. This makes it very hard for them to chew big chunks of food.

You think you're tired...

If you think your kitty is always sleeping, you're probably right. Cats are crepuscular animals. That means that they are active at dawn (when the sun comes up) and dusk (when it goes down).

They spend the rest of the time asleep — about 16 hours. So it's no surprise that kitty probably looks super tired when you come home from school.

And if kitty is still a kitten, they're probably sleeping 18 hours a day so that they can grow into a big strong kitty. A hormone that helps them grow is only released when they sleep.

No milk for kitty... 

It's true. You might think you should give kitty some milk with their dinner. But cats really only need to drink fresh clean water to stay hydrated.Most cats are lactose intolerant — that means that they can't actually digest milk. It can give them an upset tummy. So keep that glass of milk to go with your cookies.

Small space squeeze... 

You've probably seen your kitty squeeze through some really small spaces. But how do they know if they can fit?

It's all in the whiskers. They are super sensitive. The whiskers are about as long as your cat is wide. So they can let your cat know, even in the dark, if they will fit through a space.

Never, ever trim your cat's whiskers! Without whiskers, kitty can become disoriented and frightened.

Little blue eyes...

Take a look at your kitty's eyes. Are they yellow, green or even blue? Did you know that all cats are born with the same colour eyes?

All kittens are born with blue eyes — their final eye colour doesn't develop until around eight weeks old.