WORKS OF ART

Yesterday I was privileged to have not just one, but TWO Sweet Neighbor Girls who participated in the local library's Wax Museum extravaganza supreme.  During the summer reading program for kids in grades 3-6, participants researched a famous person in history, then wrote and memorized a little speech about him or her.

At the grand finale, the kids dressed up like their chosen person, then parked themselves inside the library.  When patrons stepped on the respective magic button, the "statue" would come to life and present the speech.  

Now I've been SNG #1's practice audience so often that I pretty much knew her Cleopatra speech by heart, and she did a great job.  She knew every word, maintained eye contact, and didn't shake in her sandals...even with that deadly snake on her head. Likewise, SNG #2, who is a year younger but an old 4-H veteran  and has given speeches before, gave a fine dramatic performance as Sacagewea...complete with papoose and dreamcatcher.  Both girls were total pros.

We also got to hear from Shirley Temple, Carrie Nation, Dr. Seuss, Harry Houdini  (restrained in locks and ropes), Amelia Earhardt x2, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Albert Einstein, Betsy Ross, Annie Oakley, and Abraham Lincoln. And there were treats, too!

Thanks to Assistant Library Lady Megan for bringing history to life in our little burg, and congrats to the kids for not having any nervous, waxy meltdowns during their presentations.