A BASKET FULL OF EASTER LOVE FOR YOU!
Sunday, April 8, 2012

A BASKET FULL OF EASTER LOVE FOR YOU!

APRIL 8TH, 9TH & 10TH , etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!

DEAR READERS…..Here it is Easter Sunday in Key West! It is a time of miracles and rebirth….it is a time to share with family and friends and to take some time to be thankful for all the good things we have been blessed with. Hope you take the time to read “THE STATION”…..Hopefully it will be printed at the end of this blog. Do not miss it. A friend of a friend sent it to me, and I was moved to tears. It is something that I know will touch your heart. Perhaps you may have seen it before….I never have, or if I have, it did not have the effect it just had on me. With all the joy around us, I can’t help but mourn the loss of my precious family members who left us this year….my mother, brother, two cousins and sister-in-law. But this Easter, I also celebrate their lives and the fact that I was so very blessed indeed to have them I my life for so many wonderful years, and to have shared such cherished memories with them. I want to wish each of you a very bright and beautiful Easter and a glorious spring! Thank you for being the caring and supportive community you are.

HAPPY EASTER BIRTHDAY, APRIL 8TH, TO …. PETER ARNOW …. AND…. JACK EATON!

FIREMAN’S EASTER EGG HUNT ON APRIL 8TH….This annual event is from Noon to 2 pm at Bernstein Park , on 5th Ave. on Stock Island…Games, prizes, and candy. Call 304-2599 for more info.

BOBBY NESBITT & LIBBY YORK AT CAFÉ SOLE ON APRIL 8TH…..Come to enjoy Easter Brunch at Café Sole with these two Honey-Bunnies, Bobby Nesbitt & Libby York who will provide great Great jazz music from Noon to 2 PM! Call 294-0230 for reservations! Can’t think of a better way than to start your Easter festivities, can you?

SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE EASTER CELEBRATION ON APRIL 8…..Easter Sunrise Service at 7 am on the beach! Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Southernmost Beach Café! Dinner that evening will be served from 5 to 10 pm…..full menu with nightly specials Call 295-6550 for reservations.

CLOSING NIGHT OF SPELLING BEE AT WATERFRONT….SAT., APRIL 7……We were once again part of the audience for this wonderful musical at The Waterfront Playhouse….our 4th time to be there! One of the fun parts for me tonight, was that I was actually onstage with the cast for this show! It was great fun, and ham that I am, I loved every minute…..even though I wasn’t ready to go to my seat when I spelled the word wrong! Oh well! I want to congratulate Danny Weathers, director, for gifting Key West with this wonderful show. The cast was perfect and if you did not see this show…you did yourself a HUGE injustice! It was marvelous…..totally adorable, perfectly cast and a laugh a minute! I LOVED every single cast member…..and I will miss seeing you perform onstage…and they are Gayla Morgan, Joe MacMurray, Eric Cole, Marc Crow, Rebecca Green, Kristen Michelle, Jessica Miano-Kruel, Kennedy Pugh, and Justin Ahearn….love you ALL! Also great job by Penny Leto, Leigh Hooten, Michael Boyer, and Michael Fauss who did such a fantabulous job with choreography, set design, musical direction and costumes! Thanks to Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul for the fabulous after-party at their home! It is clear why the Waterfront Playhouse is voted the best Professional Theater in Florida by Florida Magazine, two years in a row! It is a WOW!!!!!! Applause and Bravo for this marvelous show!

MATCH AT RED BARN THRU APRIL 14….A gem of a show “Match” stars the marvelous Tommy Luna and features the luminous Amber McDonald and the handsome and talented, Brandon Beach. Joy Hawkins directed this hilarious, touching, very dear and heartwarming play….perfectly cast and beautifully acted. It is wonderful having Tom Luna back on the stage again. He was so fabulous in the Waterfront’s “Lend Me a Tenor” last season, and he shines in this production too! He had the audience in the palm of his hand and never let go! The opening night audience responded enthusiastically and really got caught up in all the goings on….quite a few varied emotions were expressed….laughter and tears….sadness and joy! You will not want to miss MATCH at the Red Barn. It runs Wed. thru Sat. until April 14. Call the box office at 296-9911 or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations! I congratulate Joy and this incredible cast!

PUN OF THE DAY…. A man needs a mistress….just to break the monogamy!.

RED BARN SPECIAL SHOW ON APRIL 8 & 9……This show is called ‘CONCH COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST’ and stars PAUL COTTON…GEORGE HALORAN, TOM MURTHA, GARY MCDONALD AND JOHN WELLS…singing songs about the stories of Old Key West to tickle you from yer Stetson hat, right down to your Cowboy boots! Call 296- between 1 and 6 pm for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.

ADVANCE TIX TO TASTE OF KEY WEST NOW ON SALE….This is a head’s up to each of you who hates standing in long lines for this very popular event. Advance coupons are available at eight locations NOW. Coupons are $25 for 20 food & drink tix, plus a Taste of KW wine glass. Buy these coupons at Dennis Pharmacy, The Restaurant Store, Centennial Banks, First State Banks, the AIDS Help office at Luani Plaza….also thru Paypal on the www.aidshelp.cc website. Cash, check, or credit cards are welcome. Taste of Key West will be held at the Truman Waterfront on Monday, April 23 from 6 to 9 pm. Call 296-6196 for further information.

AT THE TROPIC CINEMA THRU APRIL 12……Coming: Jeff Who Lives at Home……Chico & Rita…Carol Channing: Larger than Life///Staying: Friends With Kids….We Need to Talk About Kevin///Going….Shame…A Separation….A Dangerous Method (last chance to see these three is Thursday, April 5.)

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON APRIL 8….Celebrate Easter with your family at The Animal Farm on Stock Island!

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS ON APRIL 8TH…..It’s Lenore Troia and Friends playing for Easter evening Jazz… all invited to be there from 5:30 to 8:00 PM….526 Angela St.

LATEDA TEA DANCE ON APRIL 8TH….Come to the Easter “Bunny Hop” Tea Dance at the DA…from 4 to 6 pm…. Black & Skabuddah perform in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm!

AT THE PIER HOUSE….APRIL 8TH…..Larry features Rachel Martinez as his showcase performer at 9 pm in the Wine Galley!

SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 8TH….Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud & Friends….6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Marty Stonely & Friend….9 to 1 am, the magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY APRIL 9TH BIRTHDAY TO….BILL ROBERTS….JEFFREY HARWELL….BARRY PHILIPSON!!!!

MYSTERY SHORT STORY CONTEST…As part of the inaugural KW Mystery Fest, at the Waterfront Playhouse, we are excited to announce a Mystery Short Story Contest. Entries must be submitted by May 4 & winners will be announced at a Brunch on Sun., May 13 at the Westin KW Resort. Judges are Hy Conrad, writer/producer of ‘MONK’ and ‘WHITE COLLAR’ and Jonathan Woods, author of ‘BAD JUJU & OTHER TALES OF MADNESS & MAYHEM’ and ‘A DEATH IN MEXICO.’ Go the www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for complete information about this sure to be fabulous event!!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA APRIL 9,10,11….Dave appears in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm!

SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 9TH….Fromm Noon to 5 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba Lownotes…..7 to 11 pm, it’s The Real Malloys….9 to 1 am, it’s the magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY APRIL 10TH BIRTHDAY TO……DONNA BARNETT!!!!

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO LATEDA FOR DONNA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATING…APRIL 10 …..Birthday Girl, Donna Barnett, and the love of her life, Terri White will be stopping by Lateda sometime after 9:15 pm on Tuesday night, and are hoping to get some hugs ‘n smooches from you! So if you are out and about and want to wish Donna well….plus bid adieu to them, PLEASE be there! Donna & Terri have been in Key West for over a month and have had the best time. They have attended lots of events, and Terri White has sung everywhere….and boy! We sure will miss hearing that voice! The girls will be heading for LA on April 12, where Terri will be appearing in FOLLIES there for about a month! The tappers sure were happy to have Terri in Town teaching tap…and promises have been made that she will return to resume these tap classes after LA!!!!

ALMA JEAN SHOW ON APRIL 10th…..This is the Comeback Show of the Year, starring crowd pleaser, ALMA JEAN WOODS….1 Night Only…ALL ARE INVITED to this free show…..This is not a fundraiser. Alma Jean will perform at 8 pm at Bourbon St. Garden Bar…It is a show he is doing to honor his nephew, Gage Wood’s birthday! Should be a hoot and a half!!!!

AQUA IDOL ON APRIL 10TH….This event presently benefits the KW Business Guild and there are some super singing competitors….6:30 PM…Randy Thompson is the emcee….Great fun for a Great Cause!

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT LATEDA ON APRIL 10…..The EYECONS show starring this faboo Diva, is at 9 pm in the Crystal Room at 9 pm….call 296-6706 for tickets.

VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 10…..It’s Chris Thomas and his Trio at 9 pm…..with Tim McAlpine and Skipper Kripitz, playing all your fave dance music all night long! Call 296-1075 for more info!

AT SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 10….Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper….9 to 1 am, it’s the magic of Frank Everhart!

KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. ON APRIL 12,13,&14……This show is entitled 1969….and stars artistic director, Kyla Piscopink (just seen in Kiss Me Kate with the POPS!) and a troupe of fantastic dancers….Showtime is 8 pm at THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE. Call 294-5015 for tix or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix NOW! Note that there is an evening show on April 14 PLUS a matinee at 3 pm….only on Sat., April 14!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON APRIL 11….The always sensational Bobby Nesbitt will be at the piano from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub! It is always a great time at Aqua with Bobby!

LAST WED. FOR LARRY HARVEY’S 91ST BIRTHDAY….On April 4th, Larry Harvey, beloved Key West Icon, celebrated his 91st birthday, and the place was packed! It seemed just about everyone in town was there to help Larry enjoy his big day, plus more than $3,000 was raised for the benefit that night for Alan Ferguson, Larry’s dear partner, who has been having a difficult time of it…..now in the convalescent center. Thanks to everyone who was there…and everyone who contributed to Alan’s fund. Special thanks to Bobby Nesbitt at the piano all night long….plus the fab entertainers who came out to sing for Larry and Alan…..Terri White, Mark Watson, Randy Roberts, Danny Weathers, Carmen Rodriguez, Rick Dery, JB McLendon, Cindy Lu, Michael Thomas, and many more. It was great to see Mayor Craig & Cheryl Cates there, plus Anne McKee, Vera Schiff, and so many others who embraced Larry with their presence. Thanks to Jill and Sandy, owners of Aqua….who provided the venue for this event….and for Rick Dery who spearheaded this event. What a wonderful time was had by all….truly one of those unforgettable Key West happenings we hold so dear. Loved having good friends from Chippewa Lake, Ohio there, Robin Moodley and Randy Reams. They were blown away by all the talent and the love-filled room. One more thing…. Larry Harvey is amazing! He told some wonderful stories of days gone by, and his recall and story-telling ability is something extra-ordinary…..he also sang a LOT of songs….and at 91, he sounds better than ever! God bless Larry Harvey and may he live many more years!

THE REAL KW CONCH TRAIN TOUR ON APRIL 11…..This is a fun-filled event benefitting the Waterfront Playhouse….Hosted by all-around funny guy, Ron Maranian, one of Florida’s funniest comedians…..Start at 3 pm, with a cocktail at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St….then, board the Conch Train for the REAL tour….then return to the Gardens Hotel for another cocktail. Tickets are $60 and benefit the Waterfront Playhouse. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for more info or to reserve your space.

TROPHIA BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO JOIN…APRIL 11…There will be a Members’ appreciation Party at the home of MaryAnn & Roger Westerlund, 907 Washington St. This party is from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…Open to all existing members and those who will join at the door!

BENEFIT FOR MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM ON APRIL 12…..Celebrate ‘the things that make Key West Wonderful”,,,6 to 8:30 pm at Eco-Discovery Center, 33 Quay Rd. on the Truman Waterfront. Silent auction…food & drink…and more…..to benefit the Sigsbee Charter School’s Marine & Environmental Studies Programs….Tix are $20…Call 942-2599 for more info!

BOBBY NESBITT & SKIPPO AT SALUTE ON APRIL 12……Bask in this great music from dynamite duo from 4:30 to 7:30 pm…sunset….beach…great dining and drinks…..a VERY popular place to be every Thursday eve!

BENEFIT FOR FKSPCA…APRIL 13…..Authors, Hy Conrad & Jeff Johnson, invite you to a Book signing to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA from 6 to 7 pm….at the home of Judy Blume & George Cooper, 1100 Flagler Ave…..Their Book is titled THINGS YOUR DOG DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW…..and comic Steve Martin is quoted “I laughed…my dog howled!” All proceeds will go to FKSPCA. Your $20 donation will include a signed copy of the book, plus wine & appetizers…Books donated by Hy and Jeff….appetizers by Christopher Rounds of Antonias. All invited to attend. Hy Conrad is best known as the writer/producer of MONK & White Collar on TV, and is the author of the up-coming play, HOME EXCHANGE at the Waterfront Playhouse from May 3-26! Jeff Johnson is an ad exec & oft published author of THE HOURGLASS SOLUTION: A BOOMER’S GUIDE TO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE….and he writes an advice column in Solares Hill….He is also a Waterfront Playhouse Board member!

KEYS CHORALE SPRING CONCERT ON APRIL 13…..The Keys Chorale will be performing “MUSIC OF THE 50’S” with a repertoire of arrangements composed in the 1550’s all the way to the 1950’s…..That decade will feature standards, showtunes and hits from that era that you will be humming or singing along. General admission tix are $20….reserved orchestra seats are $30. Buy from a chorale member….or go to www.keystix.com. There will also be a fab Silent Auction….and a reception after the show! Call Margaret at 292-2734 for tix also.

SPEAKER AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE ON APRIL 13…..The MCC Church is presenting, powerful speaker, Rev. Dr. Jane Adams (known as Janie) as a guest speaker at The Truman Little White House from 5 to 7 PM….wine, soft drinks, and appetizers will be served. This event is Free and all are invited….though donations will be accepted. Rev. Spahr is a minister known nationally for her advocacy of gay & lesbian rights…her topic is “Daring to be Courageous: A Belief in Justice & Love.” This promises to be a both intellectually & spiritually stimulating event! “Janie” will also preach on Sunday, April 15, at 10 am worship service at the MCC at 1215 Petronia St.

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHOW ON APRIL 13…..Watercolor artist, Joan Brady will open her exhibit…Member’s Reception/book signing….5:30 to 7:30 pm….The Custom House, 281 Front St.

THE LARRY SMITH SONGWRITING CATALOGUE SHOW ON APRIL 15….Larry Smith, he of the Pier House Wine Galley, will be presenting a special show at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St. It will high light the music of Larry Smith, songwriter & composer. Larry is at the piano, and featured vocalists will be Christine Cordone, Susan Butler, Kathleen Peace, Mary Deasy, Camille Toler, Clayton Lopez, and Adrienne. Musicians are Les Dudley, Georges Hemund, Alex Okinczyc, and Blatts. Also featured are dancer, Denis Hyland and mime, Frenchie….plus several surprise guests. Donation of $20 is suggested…at the door and it will benefit the Music Program. All students, free.

SOUTHERNMOST COCONUT CASTAWAYS CLUB BENEFIT ON APRIL 19…..6 to 9 pm at Conch Town Lounge on N. Roosevelt…..Celebrity bartenders are ….6 to 7 pm, Author, Michael Haskins…..7 to 8 pm, Mayor & Mrs. Craig Cates…..8 to 9 pm, Howard & Cyndy Livingston….Raffles…silent auction….drink specials….music….

SERVICES, REVIEWS, AND MISC. INFO!!!!!

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY WAS DYNAMITE!!!! Bobby Nesbitt presented his final Bobby in the Lobby Show at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on April 1 & 2, and it was super fantastic! Everyone there enjoyed every single second of this show featuring the songs of Jule Styne. Joining Bobby were the sensational Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. The sold out audience was totally captivated by these three first class performers and everyone was disappointed when it was over! Congratulations Bobby! We cannot wait to see what you have in store for us all next season!

THANKS TO RIC PALMER…..Thanks to Ric Palmer who threw a dandy after party for Bobby, Carmen & Danny at Tavern ‘N Town after the show on Monday! He really is first rate!!!!!

REVIEW ON NANCY 3 SHOW….Just a note to tell the world, that too many things were happening that night! We opted to go to see Nancy 3 Hoffman’s cabaret show at TSKW and it was a delight! Congrats to Nancy 3 and her creativity for coming up with a unique and original evening of musical entertainment. Adding to the delight was singer/actor Michael Mulligan who once again thrilled and wowed us with his wonderful voice and classy manner. We just do not see enough of the always fabulous Michael onstage in Key West. To complete this special evening were pianist, Michael Robinson plus Vickie Rosenblatt. It was an evening to remember! Sure wish I could be like the blessed Trinity….I would have also been at the TWT to see and hear the sold out, Woman’s Hope Concert, which I know was simply divine!!!! Congrats to Kim and the Woman’s Club for all that you do and raise for good causes in Key West!!!!

KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW…. Help for housing for a visiting dancer who will be performing with this premier dance company is needed from March 28 thru April 16. If you have a pool house, an apartment, a room in your home that you can spare for this period of time, please contact Kyla Piscopink ASAP! Your help is needed. Go to Kyla at kyla.piscopink@gmail.com to let her know that you can accommodate this dancer for that period of time. Thank you!

ART VIEWINGS IN YOUR HOME WITH SHAKTI ASSOULINE…THRU the end of MAY…..Local actress, who just starred in “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” and “August: Osage County” at the Waterfront Playhouse, is also a private viewing Art Dealer, and worked at this in London for 2 years. Now, back in KW, she offers you this charming service! She comes into your home with over 30 original paintings by established and up-and-coming International artists. You have a great time, looking at galleries of work in various media, abstract and traditional pieces… in the comfort of your home, making it easy to match and compliment your décor. You can go to www.8artists.com to see some of these paintings. Or you can call the lovely Shakti at 394-4772 for an appointment to “see it all!” Look for more info on Shakti in Conch Color!!!!

AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK…..Mon. from 5:30 to 9:30 it’s Michael Thomas….Tues. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…Wed. from 5:30 to 9:30 it is either Rob DiStaci or Mike Emerson…Thurs. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen & Michael Thomas…On Fri. from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Mike Emerson…Sat., from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt….and Sun. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Rob DiStaci! Happy Hour is every day from 5 to 7 pm…all drinks…2 for 1… Special Tapas served on Tues. & Thurs…..Locals get a 10% discount always. The food and service are great…..super entertainment….this is fast becoming a Key West Favorite of everyone I know! Ric Palmer is the charming manager, and he truly caters to the locals. We do love Ric!

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations…..On Feb. 21, they will host the show at The Galleon on Front St…Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629.

SUPPORT DIABETES RESEARCH….THRU MARCH… Shop at Walgreens….they will be selling scannables at the register in the amounts of $1, $5, and $10. All proceeds support the Diabetes Research Institute. If you purchase a scannable each time you shop it will be added to a special wall in the store, encouraging others to join in the effort.

SASSY RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON IN APRIL…..Sassy Tuttle, he of the fab Cosmos at Lateda…..is training for the 2012 Boston Marathon for April 16. He has joined Team in Training a fund-raising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a charity that has a special place in his heart. To support Sassy in this great cause, Sassy will be collecting donations in any amount….you can go to http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/boston12/sassyruns and donate easily online. He is accepting prayers and well-wishes so that he will make it across the finish line in one piece!

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, or friend with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Voo-DooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix…The Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. By the way, I was recently at a fabulous party where Connie performed as Queen Elizabeth, and she was Fabulous! Everyone loved it! For something to make your party extra special Call CONNIE HURST!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

PRAYER CHAIN……Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers….. Karla Domski….Merle Hohman…..Nancy Stevens and Family….the family of Robert Zadkovich…..Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ed Block……Des Paden… Walter Lepperd….Pat West…Perry Jones….the family of Lynn Randolf…..John C…..Will Stephens…..Rob O’Neal….….Dan Cocco…… Lee Garrison…..Sharon Gillis….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer….Richard Crooks…Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times…or for any reason for that matter….Sometimes we pray for thanksgiving for favors granted….. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES….SIGN UP NOW…..The KW Library at 700 Fleming St. will offer free computer classes beginning in April. Starting Saturday, you can sign up for these classes. There will be classes on Thurs. from 9:45 to 11 am April 12, 19 & 26, and will cover word processing…how to create, edit & format a document. There will be Saturday classes, from 10 to 11 am on April 14, 21, & 28 for people new to computers. Call 292-3595 to sign up.

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE………. If you are at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember……If someone says something unkind about you…Live so that no one will believe it!

Lynda

THE STATION

By Robert J. Hastings

TUCKED AWAY in our subconscious minds is an idyllic vision in which we see ourselves
on a long journey that spans an entire continent. We’re traveling by train and, from the
windows, we drink in the passing scenes of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at
crossings, of cattle grazing in distant pastures, of smoke pouring from power plants, of row
upon row upon row of cotton and corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of city skylines and
village halls.

But uppermost in our conscious minds is our final destination–for at a certain hour and on a
given day, our train will finally pull into the station with bells ringing, flags waving, and bands
playing. And once that day comes, so many wonderful dreams will come true. So restlessly, we
pace the aisles and count the miles, peering ahead, waiting, waiting, waiting for the station.

“Yes, when we reach the station, that will be it!” we promise ourselves. “When we’re
eighteen. . . win that promotion. . . put the last kid through college. . . buy that 450SL
Mercedes-Benz. . . have a nest egg for retirement!”

From that day on we will all live happily ever after.

Sooner or later, however, we must realize there is no station in this life, no one earthly
place to arrive at once and for all. The journey is the joy. The station is an illusion–it
constantly outdistances us. Yesterday’s a memory, tomorrow’s a dream. Yesterday belongs to a
history, tomorrow belongs to God. Yesterday’s a fading sunset, tomorrow’s a faint sunrise. Only
today is there light enough to love and live.

So, gently close the door on yesterday and throw the key away. It isn’t the burdens of today
that drive men mad, but rather regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and
fear are twin thieves who would rob us of today.

“Relish the moment” is a good motto, especially when coupled with Psalm 118:24, “This is
the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

So stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles. Instead, swim more rivers, climb more
mountains, kiss more babies, count more stars. Laugh more and cry less. Go barefoot oftener.
Eat more ice cream. Ride more merry-go-rounds. Watch more sunsets. Life must be lived as we
go along. The station will come soon enough.