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As entertainers, we A sticker? How about a one-

collect stuff over the chord song on the ukulele?

years, the tools of our Bonnie Corcia Sometimes just seeing this
trade like balloons, magic, little gem brings joy. Got a

face painting, supplies, kazoo? Play "If Your Happy

puppets, musical instruments and more. When and You Know It" and do the action with them.

collected, unfortunately, they are placed on a shelf to It does not take much to bring joy to someone who
sit unused until we have a show and remember, "Aha, has none. It doesn’t have to be a nursing home, how
I have that trick or music!" Have you acquired talents about a VA home? I have a friend who faithfully goes
along the way that you have sitting on a shelf? Do to the VA home once a month. Her monthly visit gives
you have extra time on your hands? Are you retired? them something to look forward to knowing someone
How are you using your talents? Can you tell a joke? cares enough to take the time to visit them. How about
Can you read a book? Can you hold a hand? I know a lonely neighbor? There are also homes for special
you can do that, but do you have other skills that can needs folks of all ages. Some of my favorite people have
bless someone who needs a touch, a smile, or some special needs.I have a friend who lives in a remote
laughter? country area in Virginia. I encouraged her after she

We, as clowns, have so many gifts to share. We retired to get out there and bring some joy. She tells

can make a simple balloon dog. It does not have to be me she gets as much as she gives. It makes such a big

fancy. We can tell them "Doggone it, you are special". difference that she ends up in the local paper because

You could make a simple balloon helmet, put a dog on it is that important. You too could become a celebrity

the top and say that you have puppy love for them. like her, so how are you going to use your gifts? I want

Make a simple lion balloon and say "No lion I am glad to challenge you to go out and find ways to bless those

to be here with you." How about a paper napkin rose? around you.

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