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| Buck & Honey's, Mt Horeb. 3/9/25 dwm |
Saturday offered the promise that we are turning the corner from winter to spring as each of the first three days stepped up the thermometer from upper 30s to 50s to more than 60!
I finished a dramatic account of a Wisconsin man who had an incredible survival story in World War II. The book is called Tailspin. You can read my book report here, I highly recommend it.
Sunday we visited Buck & Honey's in nearby Mt. Horeb. It's the fourth location of the nice sit-down restaurant. If you missed Thursday's post, you can catch it here.
Monday was the run-through for the Oakwood Cabaret. It's the fourth time we've been part of the show, which is a variety, talent show with residents and staff taking the stage.
Our act went on half-way through the show after a monologue and right before a resident with a musical background. It didn't go so well, or I should say, I didn't do very well, forgetting a couple of lines., it was frustrating. That's why you practice. After leaving the rehearsal, I was determined to lock-in the missing phrases.
"Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am, bigger and stronger, too."
That was simple enough, and so was the next line, "But none of them will ever love you the way I do; it's me and you, girl."
The two after that were key to taking it before transitioning into the second song. I sang it under my breath, when climbing stairs, and while driving home. I was going to remember those words.
Tuesday evening the stage lights went up with a full house. The show started with a sketch between the resident who organizes the talent show, and her son serves as emcee and plays the piano.
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| At the Cabaret. |
When the act before us was introduced, we made our way into the wings, waiting for them to finish and for our introduction. This is the third year we've done something together; the first time was a 1950s song called "Beep, Beep," and continued last year with my wife's idea, as we acted out a story while over the speaker the audience heard Darlene Love's hit, "The Boy I'm Going to Marry."
The welcoming round of applause faded as the first notes came from the piano and with it my wife began signing.
You've got a friend in me. You've got a friend in me.
When the road is rough ahead,
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
Just remember what your old pal said,
You've got a friend in me. You've got a friend in me.
I picked it up there navigating lines I couldn't remember Monday, And as the years go by, our friendship will never die, you're gonna see it's our destiny, you've got a friend in me.
(Lyrics - You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman)
Then we transitioned into the second number, one of my favorites, a hit by the Georgia Satellites.
I got a little change in my pocket going jing-a-ling
Want to call you on the telephone baby, a-give you a ring
But each time we talk I get the same old thing
Always no hug-ee, no kiss-ee, until I get a wedding ring
My honey my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf
She said don't hand me no lines, and keep your hands to yourself.
(Lyrics Keep Your Hands to Yourself by Daniel John Baird)
The audience liked it and we had a blast. While no one is quitting their day jobs, it was nice to hear quite a few people enjoyed our act, going as far as saying we were 'adorable.' Maybe, maybe not - but we had a good time.
After the show, the rest of the week was work with few distractions. It warmed into the 70s at the end of the week, the first day I didn't wear at least a jacket while driving to work. The warm-up meant Friday evening brought threats of storms with high winds. Before the storms made their way through, the Badgers secured the second win in the B1G tournament to reach the semi-finals and a chance to play for the tournament championship.
Here's to your favorite team - go Badgers - Bulldogs - Golden Eagles!
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