Wellington.Scoop report by Mary Argue
Shake Rattle and Roll, Tuesday’s comedy fundraiser for Parkinson’s, was a somewhat diabolical success. The event shattered not only Parkinson’s stereotypes, but also shone light on other “taboo topics” such as menopause and the sex-lives of the over sixties.
The gig, held at Wellington’s gay bar Ivy, was an intimate affair with about 60 ticket holders squeezing into the low-ceilinged basement.
It featured local comedians James Nicolle and Kitty Fitton who have both been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s, and also Neil Thornton of the New Zealand Comedy School and comedy titan Michele A’Court.
Playground Being Built in Hamilton in Memory of Joey Angiolino
Joey s Little Angels is an organization that was started in loving memory of Joey Angiolino. Joey was a 15 month old little boy who had a rare genetic disease called Hurler s Syndrome and passed away in 2010. Joey s parents, James & Nicole, both teachers in Mercer County, started Joey s Little Angels to provide financial aid and support families who have children going through medical treatment. Their last name Angiolino means “little angel” in Italian and that s how the name of the foundation came about. How beautiful is that?
Joey s Little Angels is partnering with the Where Angels Play Foundation to build a playground in Limewood Park in Hamilton called Joey s Place. In the next year, Joey s Little Angels will be raising money for Joey s Place to be built and I know they would appreciate any donation you can give to help get this playground up.There are little sweet and sentimental touches to the playground lik
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The etymology of ‘f ck’ and the war that popularized it U.S. Army Gen. George Patton, left, employed the F-word with great enthusiasm. (Library of Congress via AP) You’re dashing around, running a bit late perhaps, and your pinky toe just happens to connect with the corner of an inanimate object that seemingly just popped up on you despite its relatively permanent and solitary position in your home. Through watering eyes and an emanating pain that doesn’t seem natural for such a small appendage, you let out an anguished “F CK!” It’s practically muscle memory. And yet, most remain unaware of their favorite word’s origins, or the notion that, for many, the F-word become part of the daily lexicon due in large part to service members in World War II.
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