Bob and Millie Save the World

This show is the story of  Bob Bobcat and Millie Rabbit, two reluctant heroes.  They have been selected out of all the animals to return the Great Water Crystal to their beautiful valley before it becomes a desert. The Great Water Crystal is the source of all the water in the valley, the rain, the streams even the morning dew. …

Bob and Millie Save the World Press Release

The Library Summer Reading Theme this summer is “Every Story has a Hero”  “Bob and Millie Save the World” is the story of  Bob Bobcat and Millie Rabbit, two reluctant heroes.  They have been selected out of all the animals to return the Great Water Crystal to their beautiful valley before it becomes a desert. The Great Water Crystal is …

A Fizz! Boom! Dragon Mystery

“A Fizz Boom! Dragon Mystery” takes place in lovely Dragonwood, the home of all dragons—a perfect place until something goes horribly wrong!  Dragons are suddenly disappearing all over Dragonwood. Meanwhile, Mad Scientist, Wizard Warren-a pip squeak of a wizard who has never really liked dragons–is suddenly becoming a very powerful scientist.  Zed the Dragon and his best friend, Estelle the …

Dragons on the Case Press Release

________________________(local sponsor)_________________presents “Dragons on the Case” featuring Dragons Are Too Seldom Puppet Productions of Spearfish South Dakota at ____________(place and time)____________. “Dragons on the Case” is an adventure for the whole family! “Dragons on the Case” takes place in lovely Dragonwood, the home of all dragons—a perfect place until something goes horribly wrong!  Dragons are suddenly disappearing all over Dragonwood. …

It is amazing to see the Hills recover

It has been a couple of weeks since the Black Hills were hit by too much snow, unbelievable winds topping 70 miles an hour, loss of livestock and in some cases homes. Slowly we have dug out. The broken trees and limbs were everywhere and will be for years to come. But chain saws, wood chippers and hours of back …

A poem I need to read-maybe weekly

My grandmother lived to be 99.  She lived in her own apartment until three months before she died.  Every time my sister, Claire, and I would visit, we would see quotes and wise sayings stuck up with scotch tape all over the apartment.  When she died, my mother took many of the quotes and put them inside cupboards and in …

Laugh lest we weep

Mom was fond of saying “We laugh lest we weep” usually after we were wiping away tears of mirth at something that should have been viewed with seriousness and respect.  It is a coping mechanism but one that helps get you through the rough spots.  I had one of those rough spots yesterday.  I am in Montana doing puppet shows …

Dragon Digs

Zed and Estelle are looking for a cozy underground cave to call home (and for Zed to hide his gold).  But Millicent the Mole, Slubber the Hound Dog, Flynn the Fast Footed Ferret, just to name a few, are also looking.   It seems that there is a rumor that A Totally Tempting, Terrifically Unbelievable Treasure Underground awaits anyone who will …

Dragon Digs Press Release

___________Sponsor _______________presents “ Dragon Digs: The Search for A Totally Tempting, Terrifically Unbelievable Treasure Underground” .  “Dragon Digs” is a madcap puppet adventure starring Zed the Young Dragon and Estelle the Mouse, his best friend.  “Dragon Digs” will be presented at _______________ at_________________. Zed and Estelle are looking for a cozy underground cave to call home (and for Zed to hide …

Snakes do climb trees!

An odd thing happened today. When we got home from having dinner at my dad’s, two robins looked like they were fighting outside by our spruce tree. The tree is a perfect Christmas tree. It has gotten tall and perfect in the last 20 years. Way up towards the top of the tree, the robins were fighting. They looked like …

Trip to Devil’s Tower

Dick and I have decided to take advantage of the warm days of January to take some mini road trips.  A week ago on Saturday we picked up Kabe and headed for the southern Black Hills.  We ate lunch at Rico’s in  Hill City–really good Mexican Food!, had a beer in Custer at my old stompin’ grounds (and I do …