A 1975 book by “Jolly the Clown” Art Petri credits “Herman Bonnert from Pennsylvania at a magician’s convention in 1939” as being the first Balloon-Twister in history. He was credited with the balloon dog, dinosaur, and giraffe. But contrary to popular belief, the original Ballon-Twister was actually Dennis “the Straight-Faced Clown” McGinnis. Or as he […]
This week’s advice column guest is Mrs. Joanne Sinclair-Rankin. Mrs. Sinclair-Rankin is a Kindergarten Teacher at Waupaca Day School in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She has been teaching for 4 years. Her degree in education is from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. MPL is happy to have her as our guest advice columnist this week. Alex T. […]
What makes me the happiest is when I get a smile. A nod. A wink. A “thanks” with a little hair flip. What makes me the least happy is being taken for granted. Ignored for my efforts. Swept aside like cigarette ash on a shiny-wood bar top. You ask. I deliver. You want. I deliver… […]