The South Marysburgh Mirror Druella Acantha Malvina's Column Gem for the month: Don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big one. 7 Out of the mouths of babes…. A young mother was riding the bus with her four-year- old son when he suddenly blurted out so everyone in the bus hear him, "Look, Mom, see that man's nose? It looks sooo funny!" The mother was quite embarrassed and whispered to him that if there was something he wanted to say about someone, he should wait un(cid:415)l they got home so nobody would be sad. A moment later, the tot blurted out in the same loud voice, "Look mom, we've got to talk about that big fat lady when we get home." Stumpy and his wife, Martha, went to the county fair every year. Every year, Stumpy would say, "Martha, I'd like to ride in that there airplane." And every year Martha would say, "I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs 10 dollars, and 10 dollars is 10 dollars." Finally, Stumpy says, "Martha, I'm 71 years old and if I don't go for a ride this year, I may never get another chance." Martha replied, "Stumpy, that there plane ride costs 10 dollars, and 10 dollars is 10 dollars." The pilot overhears them and says, "Folks, I'll make you a deal. I'll take you for a ride on one condi(cid:415)on. If you can stay quiet and not say one word, I won't charge you, but, if you say one word, it'll be 10 dollars." Stumpy and Martha agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of twists and turns, rolls and dives but not a word did he hear. Finally, he landed and turned to Stumpy. "By golly, I did everything I could think of to get you to yell but you didn't." when Martha fell out but 10 dollars is 10 dollars." Stumpy replied, "Well, I was going to say something www.southmarysburghmirror.com Isn't making a "smoking" sec(cid:415)on in a bar or restaurant a lot like making a "peeing" sec(cid:415)on in a public pool? A fly was buzzing over a pasture one day when he saw a female fly si(cid:427)ng on a cow chip. Buzzing down to her, he lands and says, "Pardon me, is this stool taken?" Exit Lines: I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all readers greetings of the season and a healthy and prosperous 2019. If this column has provided a laugh for you, my purpose has been realized. D.A.M. Another first for South Marysburgh! Potato Festival Milford Town Hall Friday, January 25th from 7 to 9 p.m. Family Bingo $1.00/card for all night Maximum 3 cards Saturday, January 26th from 10:00 a.m. Everything to do with Potatoes! Potato stamping and crafts for the kids Interesting facts about potatoes Lunch based on potatoes Games of skill Meet Bud the Spud!