Special to the Journal
“Polly want a cracker?”
If you receive no response, it’s probably because you’re using the wrong name. Try “Samson.”
Samson, the companion of Diana Dougherty are scheduled to entertain the WilDlife (senior adults) Group at Bonaire United Methodist Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
According to a release, the program will follow a brief business discussion. But it’s added, the WilDlife bunch would be “pleased to have adults and children to join us for this magnificent entertainment and share in a covered dish dinner.”
Samson was 4-months old when Dougherty purchased him in South Carolina.
Because of his strength and “princely” appearance, his name was derived from the Biblical character. He is now 8. According to the release, the duo that brought their ministry from South Carolina to Georgia in 2000, have delighted audiences at various Middle Georgia churches and nursing homes.
“Samson and I have a way of making sad people smile and happy people laugh,” the 60-year old mother of seven children and 13 grandchildren, who lives in Dry Branch, said. “Sometimes we use the Karoke machine in our performances and I sing and he . . . well . . . he sits and watches me sing. We got started with our Trust and Obey routine two years ago when I realized that the things he does would go well with the routine as I talk.”
They also added excitement to a group of youngsters with their appearance on the Channel 13 Magic Club for Children. “Everywhere I take Samson, he always draws a crowd,” she proudly proclaimed.
“Moments with Samson are always special. He talks very well, but won’t talk in public; he gives me kisses and will get on the arm of anyone that will let him. I just say, ‘Step up’ and he does. A large Macaw isn’t a good pet for everyone but nearly everyone loves to get to see them in real life.” For further details on Samson and Dougherty’s visit, contact Earline Cole at 923-9731 or e-mail her at churchlady81@bellsouth.net.
Dougherty can also be reached at 478-745-8290 or by emailing Diana@domesticjungle.com.
