During the month of April, I participate in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. That is 26 posts in one month, for each letter of the alphabet, time off for good behavior on Sundays. Over 1800 bloggers are participating this year. Last I checked, I was #815. This year, Millie and Willie Cottonpoly, my sock puppet creations, are here to tell you their story and share reviews, ideas, and inspiration with you. They’re also helping to teach theatre classes for kids in the Brainerd area, and continue to view and review theatre productions and some books. This retired couple doesn’t just sit around watching reruns on MeTv. (Although, Willie does like to put up his feet whenever Petticoat Junction comes on. It’s that sound of the train whistle. Millie makes no apologies for watching the Lassie marathon while holding her dog Tillie on her lap.)
X is for Rail Road X-ing, of course, another post in honor of Willie Cottonpoly, retired Railroad worker, and lover of the song I’ve Been working on the railroad. I had the kids from my Theatre Class. I don’t know why the picture doesn’t show, but the video works. I’m a little jumpy with the camera, but Willie liked it anyway.
Willie:Â Thanks, kids, that was the greatest version I’ve ever heard.
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt:Â What’s your favorite song?
Willie and I can put our socks (feet) up together and watch Petticoat Junction.
I been working on the railroad, all the live long day…. Now I need to get that song out of my head. 🙂
Food rubs and MeTv all around.
I was working in the garden yesterday and humming I’ve Been Working on the Railroad. It’s all your fault. 🙂
I’ll pass that blame onto Willie. He can’t stop singing it. It’s his happy song.
I’m not American, but I’ve love that railroad song since childhood.
J.L. Campbell – The Character Depot | A-Z Challenge Co-Host
Cool, Joy. It is a catchy tune.
That was cute.
What was with the two girls shaking each others’ heads?
They’re supposed to be comic relief characters. Mostly, they’re just goofy.
I’ve also got that song that won’t go away in my head all the live long day .. fun thank you!
Glad to put a song in your heart.
I have fond memories of the trains passing though town when I was a kid. I always wondered where they were going 🙂
Anna from Elements of Writing
I often wonder, where are all these people going?
A great sing along song. Now, I shall be humming it for the rest of the day. Yay! But it’s all good because it’s fun, and we’re almost done with this year’s challenge. What better way to celebrate than sing!!!