Underachievers?

As children, we are asked what we want to do when we grow up. Our answers evolve as we do. Veterinarian, teacher, doctor, firefighter are classic examples of the aspirations of the young. Some know early on that we want to write or act or sing or dance. I suspect few aspire to be stock analysts, though many will go on to ply the trade.

High achievers among us may say “President of the United States”—does anyone say Vice President? Given the popularity of our current First Lady, her titled position may be a new favorite of the young. It sounds good: make the world a little better with your efforts, enjoy the support of a paid staff and get to work at home. But your husband is the President. Uh, maybe not.

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Something old, something new

Well, my back still hurts, so getting around town has been a challenge. I managed to drag myself out this past Saturday night to check out Cafe Devine, located at 33 Lower Main Street in Callicoon, NY, where the Valley Improv Group ( valley improvgroup.com ) was presenting an evening of (you guessed it) improv comedy.

According to the group’s literature, improv is “a type of theatre in which the performers create scenes based on audience suggestions with no script and no rehearsal.”

Performers Derrin Berger, Adam Izzo, Jeff Scully, Deanna Berger, Frankie Fasano and Nick and Mini Santiago were on hand, giving their best to entertain the small group that showed up for dinner and a show.

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