Dear Friends,
Unemployment is climbing briskly and showing no sign of peaking; baby boomers are aging and unable to retire but can't find work; college students are struggling to stay in school and graduates are unable to find jobs; and a crazy war-torn political world with very little solutions.
Are you like me and considering hiding under the covers and waking up next year hoping for a better scenario?
Forget that, and instead let's thank God for another year as some of our loved ones did not make it to this season. Then, take one of your unemployment checks and holiday shop at some of the new businesses opened by a displaced worker. Also, remember to support your cousin that sells beauty and health products, your friend that sells crafts, your in-law that sells computers and hire your nieces and nephews to help clean your house and car. Shopping (like charity) should begin with friends and family.
And, don't forget to be thankful. I'm thankful I just completed a thorough medical review and got the best results in years; my daugher is happily engaged and expecting her first child; my son is working very hard to pusue his dream as a jazz musician; I have a husband who is a very good man; I have the best loving, giving and caring family in the entire world, and my friends are sensational!
As such, the Parlor Gallery is celebrating the Giving Season by opening and sharing the gallery with other businesses that need a place to present their goods to customers. Once again, Parker and his friends will perform and get support from old and new fans. And, we're inviting our neighbors to gather and start the season off with tree lighting and caroling.
Please join us Nov 21 for Parker and Friends, Dec 5, for Sip & Shop & tree lighting, and Dec 19 for a Jazzy, Jazzy, Christmas.
Best wishes for a joyful holiday season,
Sheila
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