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Top Songs of 2014
Theatre Reviews
Adams Family Musical Legends Vicki With a V
Health & Wellness
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Reaching out this Christmas
Jonathan Monro From St. John’s to Broadway
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Publisher’s Note
In recent years I have noticed deepening divides in the LGBT community, between generations, theologies, ideals, and between the letters in the acronym. There has been tension between people who wish to celebrate how far we’ve come and people who are focused on how far we have to go. There has been talk (more like screams) about people in our community being insensitive and on the other hand overly policing language. I have one wish for this holiday season, I wish for people to reflect on what it means to be a community, not only a demographic community but a community within the larger community that is general society. I want us to put aside the differences and celebrate what a rich and diverse place we live in. It’s time to set aside anger and to come together with the enitre LGBT community and the greater Newfoundland and Labrador community to realize that we are not in this alone and it takes people from all walks of life to truely acheive equality. I wish you all a very happy and safe holidays and please remember to share love, not hate.
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DJ Fabian’s Top 10 of 2014
Anaconda Nicki Minaj 8
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Sissy that Walk Rupaul 5
#Selfie The Chainsmokers
All about that Bass.
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Fancy Iggy Azalea
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Taylor Swift Shake it off
Meghan Trainor
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Hideaway Keisza 6
Let it Go Idina Menzal Demi Lovato
XO BeyoncÉ
Break Free Arianna Grande
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n December 18th we are hosting an intimate, heart-warming event featuring the talent of Newfoundland and Labrador icon, Sean McCann. All proceeds will support the organization’s mission: to engage, inspire, and empower by providing life-changing programs and services for persons with disabilities,” said Mark Lane, CEO of Easter Seals NL. Celebrate the Season with Sean McCann will be held on December 18 at the Delta St. John’s, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sean McCann, formerly of Great Big Sea, will serenade an intimate room full of colleagues, family, and friends. Some inspirational people at Easter Seals will join him on stage throughout the luncheon.
Lane added, “This is all about spreading good cheer and celebrating the Christmas season. Everyone will leave the room feeling warmer and knowing a little more about Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador and those that we serve.” When asked what was his reason for his involvement with the organization, McCann answered, “Working with Easter Seals has had a very real and positive impact on my life. My new friends are truly beautiful human beings and I always walk out the door with more than I walked in.”
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THEATRE REVIEWS They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. They’re all together ooky, the Addams Family! Their house is an... Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland?
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ell, it was this year at least as Peter
from the screenplay of the 1991 film. The
McDonald Productions brought this
actual story goes from gloomy and morbidly
iconic and beloved family to life
humorous to sappy and over-sentimental. The
during the Halloween Season, for a four show
strength of the television show was always
engagement.
placing the Addams Family in regular situations with ordinary people. The stage show actually
Many, of course, are familiar with the Addams
makes the same mistake as the films, it
Family from the popular ABC television show
basically takes place entirely in the Addams
that aired from 1964 to 1966, and then of
environment with a few “ordinary people”
course the two Paramount films starring
entering into it. The score is probably the
Anjelica Houston, Christina Ricci, and the late
strongest element of the show, but even then
Raùl Julià. The musical stage show, however,
there is a shortage of truly catchy numbers,
is said to be based on the original cartoon by
the best easily being ‘Crazier Than You.”
The Addams Family: The Musical Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Directed by Peter McDonald Produced by Peter McDonald Productions Choreography by Mara Noftall Costume Design by Danielle Antle, Suzanne Borgaonkar and Betty Ann Williams
Starring: Ben Halfyard, Emily McKim, Erin Winsor, John Fuller, John Williams, Kyle McDavid, Meghan Herder, Monika Behr, Adam Breen, and Mark House Venue: The Arts and Culture Centre, St. John’s, NL Played from October 31 to November 2, 2014
Theatre Reviews by Darryl Davis
artist, Charles Addams; which first appeared in ‘The New Yorker’ as early as 1938. The show
Despite the short comings in the actual source
opened on Broadway in April 2010, featuring an
material, the production of the show by Peter
original cast including Nathan Lane and Bebe
MacDonald Productions was quite impressive
Neuwirth. Despite Lippa being nominated for a
and extremely entertaining. The entire starring
Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2010, the
cast was uniformly excellent. Williams was an
show was largely panned by theatre critics but
amazing Gomez with a pitch perfect accent
seemed to be beloved by the general public.
and singing voice. Herder and Winsor (both outstanding in “Mary Poppins” by Theatre St.
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The show largely focuses on Wednesday
John’s in 2012) were terrific. Winsor nailed the
(McKim) as she has seemingly met her future
overly peppy Alice with zest and was hilarious
husband, Lucas Beineke (Adam Breen), and
after this veneer shatters and she shows her
is dealing with the foreign feelings of being
true badass self. It was also fun watching her
“happy” and “in love.” In addition, she has yet
unsuspecting husband, Mal (House), react to
to tell her family, including her overly protective
this radical change. Herder excelled in a much
father (Gomez) and gloom loving mother
more seductive role than what is commonly
his years, and truly is a young actor rather than
Morticia (Herder). Things get even more stained
expected of her (both Maria Von Trapp and
a youth acting. The chorus of undead dancers
when Wednesday decides to invite Adam,
Winifred Banks are certainly different from
were wonderful, tackling some extremely
and her future in-laws; Mal and Alice Beineke
Morticia Addams). She also performed a killer
difficult choreography. Finally, the set’s pieces
(House and Winsor) to her family’s home. To
tango scene in the second act. McDavid and
were extremely well designed.
complicate things even further, several dead
Behr were scene stealers as Uncle Fester and
ancestors from the Addams clan are lurking
Grandma Addams; both completely immersed
Peter
around every corner; to spook, encourage and,
in their respective roles. The younger cast
truly produced an exceptional looking and
of course, to break into song and dance.
members were also outstanding. McKim has a
professional show despite the source material
‘knock you out of your seat’ kind of voice, and
shortcomings; an extremely commendable
There are a great number of weaknesses with
Breen easily held his own with her. Halfyard
feat. It definitely was a quality theatrical
the actual show. The book is filled with jokes
(most recently seen in Best Kind’s outstanding
experience perfect for the Halloween Season.
that often fall flat. Others seem directly cribbed
production of ‘13’) has charisma well beyond
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Photo provided by Kyle McDavid
MacDonald,
the
show’s
Director,
Legends: The Music of Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, Queen and Michael Jackson
Starring: Kelly-Ann Evans Produced by Red Dress Entertainment Choreography by Alicia Hartley Venue: The Arts and Culture Centre, St. John’s, NL. City: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
“The citizens of this province should truly feel blessed as they have the regular honor to bare witness to this extremely charismatic talent.”
by Theatre St. John’s, or being hilarious in
which included being featured in the highlight
the Spirit of Newfoundland production of
of the show - a stunning rendition of the
‘Women Doin’ Men’, Kelly-Ann is consistently
Queen’s classic hit, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’
sensational. This quality was definitely on Played on November 7th and 8th, 2014
Theatre Reviews by Darryl Davis
display during her production company’s
It was Ms. Evans, however, that was always
staging of ‘Legends’; where Kelly-Ann took
front and center, being the charismatic star
on the music of some of the most iconic and
that she is. Much like Michael Jackson, Elvis
charismatic male performers in the history
Presley, and her musical idol, Freddie Mercury;
of popular music. Tackling the hits of Rod
performing on the stage is obviously what Kelly-
Stewart, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and
Ann Evans was born to do. And the citizens of
Queen is no easy task, but Kelly-Ann didn’t
this province should truly feel blessed as they
just cover the songs of these artists; she
have the regular honor to bare witness to this
performed her own distinctive interpretations
extremely charismatic talent.
of them with her trademark dramatic flair. Production and staging of this show was also topnotch. It was hosted by the hilarious Jason LaCour of K-Rock. The musicians that composed the band were terrific, as were the
back-up
vocalists.
The Presley and Jackson sections even featured amazing choreography by Alicia Hartley; all routines Photo by Maria Hillier
effortlessly
performed
by Evans while singing. She was accompanied by
A
a troupe of highly skilled
haven’t are missing out on one of the most
both outstanding musical
dynamic and diverse performers that this
theatre vets) to incredible
Province, if not Country, has to offer. Whether
high school students from
it be revelatory portrayals of Velma Kelly and
the city. The Company
Eva Perón in TaDa Events staging of ‘Chicago’
Choir
or ‘Evita’, belting out operatic numbers in
Justin Goulding also made
‘An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber’
a
ny musical theatre-goer in St. John’s
dancers ranging from the
has likely experienced the brilliance
experienced (Garrett Wells
that is Ms. Kelly-Ann Evans. Those that
and
Mallory
led
special
by
Johnson,
Director
appearance,
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Vicki with a V “Not only is she a natural comedian, she can really belt tricky and heavily lyrically-challenging show tunes.”
I
Venue: The LSPU Hall, St. John’s
n such a short amount of time, Best Kind
spades. At one point, Harnett, Noel, Matson
Productions has really become a force to be
and Bennett even performed a particularly
reckoned with in terms of staging excellent
arduous number (‘More Life’ from the show
theatre. So much so, that the company
‘Now.Here.This’), having sections where the
has been producing a series of extremely
four of them sang completely different lyrics
successful cabaret-styled showcases; featuring
at the same time while harmonizing with
several talented musical theatre performers
each other. It was truly a sight to behold and
in this city. The latest show in this series,
flawlessly executed. Other moments of the
’Vicki with a V’, featured the talented and
show were simply beautiful.
the hilarious Victoria Harnett. Last seen in the company’s excellent production of the Tony
Noel’s take on ‘Safer’, from the show
Award winning show “Avenue Q” as Christmas
‘First Date the Musical’, was stunning, and
Eve, the ‘slightly’ inappropriate Japanese social
the
worker, Harnett presents as effortlessly funny.
Harnett, Noel and Barnes
This was on full display during ‘Vicki with a V!”
performing the instantly
combination
of
catchy ‘Up The Ladder Whether it was when directly communicating
To The Roof’ (‘Everyday
to a packed house at the LSPU Hall (she
Rapture), featured beautiful
provided a priceless account of seeing the
three part harmonies, and
Idina Menzel musical, ‘If/Then’, which she
was perfection. Harnett
didn’t exactly think was on par with ‘Wicked’ or
is a true gem, and so are
‘Frozen’) or performing several great numbers
these cabaret shows that
from successful musical stage comedies, such
Best Kind have successfully
as: ‘Elf: The Broadway Musical’, ‘The Wild
developed and produced.
Party’, as well as a reprise of her ‘Avenue Q’ character in the sweetly perverse track
Keep your ears and eyes
“The More You Ruv Someone’, Harnett was
peeled for announcements
captivatingly uproarious. One cannot help but
of
be drawn in by her charm and zest. Not only
productions
is she a natural comedian, she can really belt
fascinating and wonderful
tricky and heavily lyrically challenging show
series, as well as the
tunes. It takes real talent to communicate
local talent that will be
the range of emotions these songs often
highlighted.
demand; as well as the dramatics needed to effectively communicate them to the audience. This is especially true here as songs are not performed in the context of the shows they originated from. This is a quality that Harnett, and her awesomely talented special guests, demonstrated in
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Starring: Victoria Harnett Produced by Best Kind Productions Pianist: Wade Tarling Special Guests: Dan Lasby, Timothy Matson, Kiersten Noel, Megan Barnes and Trevor Bennett
Best
Kind’s
future
in
this
City: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Played on November 12th, 2014
Theatre Reviews by Darryl Davis
RAINBOWS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Written by Taylor Stocks
Happy holidays everyone! In keeping with my own December ‘Out’port tradition from last year, here is a poem for thought over more restful times: There are rainbows in my chest swirling, in the cavern of my rib cage Bright colours, though dark ones too Ever changing, constant movement within a static frame. And who doesn’t want a heart full of rainbows? The delightfulness of such simple coloured pleasure as an added topping upon daily drudgeryit seems a gift to have such a spectacle so close to my lungs
For each one of my breaths is filled with rich hues vibrantly mixed with the next and next until my throat is charged with multicoloured text Words filled with wisdom of what it is to move with a force of nature. But, Sometimes they make me sick An oily gasoline sheen sticking between my ribs Yet too slippery to grip It makes me queasy
The shifting and lilting my stomach can’t keep up with the ragged rhythms tossed about in a storm that can’t decide if it is fundamentally more aligned with the inherent internal properties of red or blue Philosophy is no life boat. There are no answers, few words that allow communication across the tempest And sometimes it takes too much To figure out what it takes to be seen when alignment is a laughable construction. There isn’t, then, Much else to be done Except to move too And enjoy the pretty colours as they come.
Port de grave Boat Lighting Every year since 1999, The harbour in Port de Grave illuminates for the holidays. The tradition started when the provincial government offered a grant to towns that would “light up their community”, so the community formed a committee and got creative. They looked to a fisherman, Eric Lear, who had always decorated his boat in Christmas lights during the holidays. They took the idea and ran with it! The first boat lighting saw 36 boats participate. Now a days, 50 to 60 boats light up for this beautiful display and thousands of people visit Port de Grave to view the lights. The harbour of Port de Grave will be lit up from December 12th to January 2nd.
Photo by Joyce Morgan
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Marvellous Monro “I don’t really believe in big breaks. I believe in waking up every morning, having a clear goal in mind, working toward it, and enjoying the experience... ”
Jonathan Monro may as well be royalty as far as St. John’s thriving arts scene is concerned. The international theatre superstar is an actor, writer, composer, pianist, singer, musical director, and more - and his family was responsible for giving many Newfoundland stars their start - from Mary Walsh and Andy Jones to Greg Malone and Tommy Sexton. Monro - a member of the LGBT community - sat down with The Outport while visiting family and friends back in St. John’s on his way home to New York City from a European tour. We wanted to know what it takes for a shy, talented man from St. John’s to chase the world’s biggest spotlights. “Growing up, I was a classical pianist and was also involved in swimming as well,” Monro says. “I was shy, so everything I was involved in was more individual, as opposed to facing the world. I loved the challenge of it.” Fortunately for us, Monro couldn’t escape the stage. His father, David Weiser, cofounded the Newfoundland Travelling Theatre Company and his mother, Susan, was also involved in the performing arts. Although it took him a while to test his acting chops, once he did, Monro was hooked. “I quit piano, I thought - I’m done with it, I want to try something else,” he said. “I
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had tried a little threatre with my parents, and when I was 19 I jumped into it - all of the dancing, and singing, and performing. I loved it.” Monro’s parents supported his newfound passion for threatre, always telling him he can achieve anything he wants and works toward. He added he received equally passionate support from his teachers and all of those with whom he worked in the St. John’s arts community. That support paid off big. Monro has performed at the prestigious Stratford Theatre Festival and took home the Tyrone Guthrie Award for his musical contributions. He’s performed in The Miser and Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway and toured the U.S. in 2 Pianos, 4 Hands. Recently, Monro wrote a musical for our own Lady Cove Choir. As far as anyone involved can tell, it’s the first-ever musical written specifically for such a choir. “That’ll be here in St. John’s next April,” he said. “It’s the first time a choral musical will be performed that we’ve been able to find, anywhere.” In fact, Monro graced the stage at just about every regional theatre in Canada and the U.S. - and taken home more than enough awards to fill his shelves. “I’ve had so many amazing experiences, and they’ve opened up so many doors for
Writer of the story John Sebastian Doe Photographer by Ryan Crocker
Jonathan Monro talking to The Outport Magazine in Downtown St. John’s. Photo by Ryan Crocker
me,” he said. “I don’t really believe in big breaks. I believe in waking up every morning, having a clear goal in mind, working toward it, and enjoying the experience. Theatre has allowed me to open up, to be creative, and meet people just like me. It’s made me feel I can be who I am.” Interestingly, Monro said St. John’s and his new home of New York City share more than a few things in common - something that has made his hard-won fame that much more enjoyable. “It’s a port city, the people are friendly and interesting, there’s salt in the air, they share that Atlantic attitude,” Monro said, noting he feels more at home there than in other cities on the Canadian mainland. Exploring the world has given Monro a deeper appreciation for his home, something that comes to mind especially strongly during the holidays. He’s missed a few Christmases on the road performing, and has vowed never to be away from his family, friends, and home for the holidays again. “Family first, friends first, and everything else after that,” Monro said.
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Holiday Treats by Betty
Betty is back And what could be a better time to return than as we get ready to celebrate my favorite time of year. Christmas brings back so many fond memories of my childhood, of family, friends and food. Many of those special moments were made over some of the recipes that I’m sharing in this month’s article, and were even passed down as some of my favorite family recipes. I hope that you take the time to make, share and enjoy and make your own holiday memories.
Classic Gingerbread Cake Cherry Swirl Brownies 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherries 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice 1 egg 1 box brownie mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1 egg
Directions -Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. -In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cherries, cherry juice and 1 egg with spoon; set aside. -In another medium bowl, combine brownie mix, pouch of chocolate fudge, oil, water and 1 egg until well blended. Spread half of the batter in pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over batter. Carefully spoon remaining batter on top; spread gently to cover. -Bake 43 to 47 minutes (51 to 55 minutes for dark pan) or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours, before cutting. Store covered in refrigerator.
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup molasses 2 large eggs at room temperature 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 1/4 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger Directions -Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a 9-x-13-inch cake pan. -Beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice, and ginger. -In a separate bowl, sift the flour with the spices and the salt. Add this to the butter mixture and stir until blended. -Stir the boiling water and baking soda and add this quickly to the batter, stirring quickly and then stir in the crystallized ginger. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, until a tester inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool the cake completely in the pan and cut into squares to serve warmed with a dusting of icing sugar and a dollop of whipped cream. The cake will keep, wrapped, for up to 3 days.
MESSAGE FROM EGALE
By President of Egale Canada Susan Rose John Arnold Doe
I was so pleased to see all the community
is beginning to restore my faith in humanity.
agencies at our launch last week. Thanks to people like Gerry Rogers and The New
This fall has been busy for sure and many
Community Coalition 4 Mental Health, I was
teachers and students are asking me, do we
proud to represent the LGBTQ students,
need GSAs or can we just have social justice
teachers and parents I have met through
clubs? I think those who know me would
Egale’s Safe and Inclusive School Initiative.
quickly state, Sue would say, “Queer words
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must be heard loud and clear!” As most of you know, Egale Canada has been working with our Department of Education for
The title must have words like gay. lesbian,
some time now. Since our student survey, Every
queer, trans or rainbow in the title. Research
Class In Every School: First National Climate
shows that presence and participation of GSAs
Survey on Homophobia and Transphobia in
actually decrease lifetime risks for suicide
Canadian Schools, was released we have
attempts among LGBTQ youth.
trained thousands of educators. Silence and invisibility go hand in hand with Here in this province our Creating LGBTQ Safer
helplessness.
and Accepting Schools workshops have been
In the majority of schools we are still invisible
presented to every principal, vice principal and
in the curriculum; many of our youth never hear
guidance counselor.
one positive thing about who they are during their thirteen years of public education!
Yes, we are still leading the way, for now at least.
Our students are ending up in psychiatrists’
I’m thrilled to say we have just begun training
offices
the teachers, so we are getting there... but
behavioural issues and anxiety at much higher
there is still much work to be done!
rates than their straight peers. We are four
being
treated
for
depression,
times more likely to attempt suicide and our Student
workshops
and
LGBTQ
required
curriculum are a must if our youth are going to
trans students are nine times higher than their straight peers.
feel they belong. We have dozens of schools with GSAs (Gay-Straight Alliances), more
The lack of LGBTQ required curriculum is not
teachers are having discussions in class about
acceptable to me anymore.
who we are, and in many communities our
One principal I spoke with recently said he
LGBTQ youth are beginning to feel celebrated
didn’t want to begin a GSA because it would
rather than tolerated.
cause a lot of problems for the only out gay student in the school. This principal is a strong
Over the past five years I have had the privilege
ally and needs more support because he
of traveling around our beautiful province
touched on a situation that exists in many of
meeting with various student groups, GSAs,
our rural areas. Fear of coming out is still very
teachers, administrators, parents as well as
real for far too many of our youth and this is
many great allies from different community
not acceptable in 2014!
agencies. For me the wonderful friendships that I have developed with both young and old
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hristmas time can be either the
a dealing with a serious crisis, let’s be there
happiest, or for a lot of people, one
for each other. It’s not only the right thing to
of the saddest times of the year.
do; it’s good for the soul! Let’s pay it forward.
Dealing with the festivities is not just about
I’ve been both the receiver and the giver and
following tips about what to eat or what
I’ll never forget the feelings of them both.
not to eat over the holidays, nor is it about
Never underestimate the difference you can
getting the Christmas decorations “just right”.
make in the lives of others. Step forward,
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cope with the stresses of the season, on top of the stresses of everyday life. This is especially difficult when we have friends and family members who are suffering... whether physically, emotionally or mentally. Unfortunately for a lot of people, what is supposed to be a happy and prosperous time of the year can turn into being the absolute worst time and a nothing but a drain on the finances! So folks! I’m starting my ONE-person campaign in the hope that you’ll join me. It’s time to step back, take stock and look around you! Reach out to a friend, a loved one, a co-worker or a complete stranger who may be suffering. I’m sending out an appeal to all of you to help make someone’s Christmas a little more enjoyable. Get back to what the spirit of Christmas is supposed to be about. Whatever your beliefs are, we are all human beings and one of our most basic instincts is to take care of each other and what better time than Christmas to reach out to those in need. Not only to those who don’t have the monetary means to get by but to those who just need a smile, a helping hand, a pat on the back, a kind word, whatever and wherever the need arises. And if it’s YOU who needs the helping hand, please reach out. There are people out there that can help you just as much as you can help another. Whether it’s a kind gesture or
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