“In the End,
we will remember
not the words
of our enemies,
but the silence
of our friends.”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Always Remember
Family
Paul Zerdin is No Dummy in Las Vegas
Ventriloquism has never been my thing. I remember my older cousins laughing about the antics of Howdy Doody, but maybe I was too young to get it. He looked a little too scary to me. Fast forward to the British recent winner of “America’s Got Talent” and I found myself taking a second look. You will, too. This guy is so good, prepare to be entertained in Las Vegas. The live show was nonstop comedy as Paul Zerdin interacted with the audience through his believable “family” of infant Baby, pre-adolescent Sam, and Albert the outspoken old geezer. The surprises never end as this entire cast of characters come to life. Or do they? Decide for yourself.
Good, Better, Best
“Good, better, best.
Never let it rest.
‘Til your good is better
And your better is best.”
~ St. Jerome
How Glorious a Greeting
“There is no friend
like an old friend
who has shared our morning days,
no greeting like his welcome,
no homage like his praise.”
~ Oliver Wendall Holmes, Sr.
Out of the Dark, Beauty Appears
“Whether one believes in a religion or not,
and whether one believes
in rebirth or not,
there isn’t anyone who doesn’t
appreciate kindness and compassion.”
~ Dalai Lama
Great Art is Inspired by Love
“I love that Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh,
and Jesus all said…
that Love is really the driving principle
of the creative art. In fact,
they would say that great art
is always inspired by Love.”
~ Erwin McManus
Shadows in the Sun
“Most people think that shadows
follow, precede, or surround
beings or objects.
The truth is that they also
surround words, ideas, desires,
deeds, impulses, and memories.”
~ Elie Wiesel
Dining Outside the Home: The Merchant House in Greenville, Ohio
Dining Outside the Home: The Merchant House in Greenville, Ohio! Centuries ago in the town where the famed sharp-shooter Annie Oakley lived, an 1880s merchant building was the hub of all activity providing supplies and groceries for its patrons. Today that historical building still stands and has been transformed into the town’s newest eatery, The Merchant House. Much of the building’s character has been a labor of love. Decorative tin tiles adorn the ceiling, majestic architectural columns divide seating areas, and antique brick walls boldly offset black and white murals. The menu features smoked barbecue, deep dish pizzas, specialty salads, two-handed sandwiches, gourmet desserts, and local craft beers. Farm-to-table ingredients are a plus. For casual family dining and live entertainment, The Merchant House is spot on.
Laughter is Everywhere
“The Earth laughs in flowers.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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