Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 28, No. 9

The Environmental Issue Put a Lid On It The Last Straw

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July 13, 2018 Volume 28, Number 9 camprehoboth.com

Inside This Issue

Speak Out ................................................................................. 4 In Brief....................................................................................... 5 CAMP Matters — Put a Lid on It................................................ 6 CAMP Out — Drinks Well with Others....................................... 8 It’s My Life — I’ll See You in Court............................................12 Delaware Botanic Gardens...................................................... 14 President’s View.......................................................................16 CAMP Stories — Who’s So Vain................................................18 Millennial Times — Poisoned Water........................................ 20 Sundance 2018 ...................................................................... 22 The Real Dirt — Oak vs. Holly................................................. 25 Around Town — Commissioner Lisa Schlosser....................... 26 CAMP Feature — The Last Straw............................................ 28 CAMP Cheers!......................................................................... 36 Out & Proud —Turtles & Crabs................................................ 38 Ain’t Too Proud to Parade....................................................... 40 Volunteer Spotlight — Debra Doricchi.................................... 42 The McBrides: ParentGood..................................................... 46 CAMP Critters ......................................................................... 54 View Point — Cruel, Ginned-Up Border Crisis......................... 56 CAMP Shots — Midsummer Mashups..................................... 60 Q Puzzle — Oscar, But Not an Award...................................... 66 Deep in Hollywood.................................................................. 80 Out and About — More Lesbian Content................................ 84 CAMP Arts — Renaissance...................................................... 86 Booked Solid — Blame it on Bianca....................................... 90 CAMP Dates — July 13-July 30............................................... 98 Letters from CAMP Rehoboth welcomes submissions.

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Boardwalk South End Rehoboth by Rodney Cook at The Back Porch Café, July 19-August 16.

Resources Serving Delaware’s Coastal Area ACLU of DE Lesbian & Gay Civil Rights Project .................................................. 302-654-3966 AIDS Delaware New Castle County.................................................................... 302-652-6776 AIDS Delaware Kent & Sussex County................................................................ 302-226-3519 AIDS Hotline Delaware statewide...................................................................... 800-422-0429 CAMP Chorus a program of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center................ 302-227-5620 CAMP Rehoboth Community Center LGBTQ Community Service Organization ..... 302-227-5620 CAMPsafe AIDS Education & Prevention program of CAMP Rehoboth ............. 302-227-5620 Christiana Care HIV Wellness Clinic AIDS Support Services, Georgetown............. 302-933-3420 Christiana Care LGBTQ Health Initiatives TRodden@christianacare.org................ 302-733-1227 Delaware HIV Consortium HIV Treatment & Prevention, Statewide .................... 302-654-5471 Delaware Human Relations Commission Housing & Public Accomodation ........... 877-544-8626 Delaware Pride Community events, annual Pride Festival................................ 302-265-3020 Delaware Transgender Support Support for Trans Men & Women....................... 302-402-3033 Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous Call for other schedules................................ 302-856-6452

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Thursdays at Noon: CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave. (Open Discussion) Gay Men’s Support Group a program of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center..........302-227-5620 LGBT Student Union University of DE, Newark.................................................... 302-831-8066 Lesbian Support Group a program of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center...........302-227-5620 Letters from CAMP Rehoboth LGBTQ Magazine.................................................... 302-227-5620 National Alliance on Mental Illness of DE (NAMI)..................................................... 302-427-0787 PFLAG - Rehoboth 2nd Tuesday, Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.......... 302-841-1339 SLAA and SAA — Thursdays at 7:30 pm............................................................. 302-745-7929

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CAMP Rehoboth Mission Statement and Purpose CAMP Rehoboth is a nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating a more positive environment in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities. We seek to promote cooperation and understanding among all people, as we work to build safe, inclusive communities with room for all.

We seek to promote community well-being on all levels; to foster the development of community groups; to develop community space; to promote human and civil rights; to work against prejudice and discrimination; to lessen tensions among the community at large; and to help foster the economic growth of the area. We work toward these ends through activities such as the following: Fundraising for other organizations, such as AIDS service organizations, gay and lesbian community organizations, recycling programs, environmental projects, literacy training, and other ventures for the general betterment of the community.

Networking resources and information by publishing a newsletter, and functioning as an alternative tourist bureau and information center.

Promoting artistic expressions and creative thinking, and giving aid to artists and craftspeople with an emphasis on the works of lesbians and gay men.

Education and outreach to the larger community, including sensitivity training seminars, and printed materials to promote positive images of gay and lesbian people and others.

Promoting political awareness to build safe and inclusive community through voter information, education, and registration; and analysis of issues and candidates.

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Murray Archibald INTERIM EDITOR Fay Jacobs DESIGN AND LAYOUT Mary Beth Ramsey EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Marj Shannon ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Tricia Massella ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Monica Parr, Barb Ralph DISTRIBUTION Tom Craft, Corky Fitzpatrick CONTRIBUTORS Murray Archibald, Sondra N. Arkin, Brent Baker, Rich Barnett, Chris Beagle, Tony Burns, Stefani Deoul, Stacey Fearheiley, Michael Thomas Ford, Fay Jacobs, Tricia Massella, Brent Mundt, Monica Parr, Eric C. Peterson, Mary Beth Ramsey, Richard Rosendall, Romeo San Vicente, Terri Schlichenmeyer, James Adams Smith, Eric W. Wahl, Doug Yetter VOLUME 28, NUMBER 9 • July 13, 2018 Letters from CAMP Rehoboth is published 15 times per year, between February and Thanksgiving, as a program of CAMP Rehoboth Inc., a non-profit community service organization.

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The Way I See It

by Murray Archibald

WE’VE MADE IT THROUGH THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY, AND NOW DISCOVER THAT THE summer season is half over. This is issue nine in our 28th season of publishing Letters from CAMP Rehoboth and it is our first environmental issue. Stefani Deoul writes an eye-opening piece about “just saying no...” to plastic straws. Studies have already found plastic particles (microplastics) in nearly three-in-four deep sea fish. Read more, this is fascinating and frightening. ▽ THIS TIME OF YEAR, I HAVE ONE BIG REQUEST: PLEASE SIGN UP RIGHT NOW TO BE A HOST, Supporter, or Sponsor of Sundance 2018. I don’t know how much longer we will be able to keep the prices the same, but for now a Host level ticket is a still a great bargain, and includes a ticket to the Auction and the Dance night, as well as a Sundance T-shirt and listing on invitations, posters, and in Letters from CAMP Rehoboth. Higher levels of support include additional benefits—including access to the Sponsor Lounge on the night of the dance. Don’t forget, this year the dance features an early set (7-9:45 p.m.) with legendary Studio 45/Saint DJ Robbie Leslie, followed by the energy of international DJ/Remixer Joe Gauthreaux. Hosts, Supporters, and Sponsors make it happen. Please sign up today! ▽ RECENT ISSUES OF LETTERS FROM CAMP REHOBOTH HAVE FEATURED DESIGN CHANGES throughout, and especially in our new arts and entertainment section. Art has been a vital part of CAMP Rehoboth programming from its inception almost 30 years ago. Upcoming CAMP Rehoboth Gallery highlights include: Light and Music by Vincent Hughes and Yvonne Frankis, July 2-31; Delaware Division of the Arts 2018 Award Winners, August 3-26; Scratched—A Very Beary Artshow (Bear Weekend), September 2-25; and Imagine—New Works by Terrance Vann, October 1-31. Save the dates, and check out Letters all year long for details about these and other art events in Southern Delaware. ▽ CAMP REHOBOTH, BY THE WAY, IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FROM ARTISTS FOR THE Scratched show in September. Artists may enter up to three works for consideration in the show. Paintings, photographs, multimedia art, and smaller 3-D works will be considered.

There is a special Saturday artists’ reception on September 22. Guidelines for artists’ submissions are available on the CAMP Rehoboth website under Programs/Visual Arts. ▽ WHEN ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR MIKE DEFLAVIA SUGGESTED WE BRING THE Skivvies in to perform at the Convention Center, we agreed though I, like many others, was not familiar with them. That all changed for those of us who attended their show on Saturday, June 30. Their personalities, energy, and delightfully funny mashups kept the crowd smiling and wanting more. Our thanks to those who came out to support the event—and to Mike for introducing them to us! ▽ MIKE AND HIS HOUSEHOLD AND FELLOW PARTY HOSTS DESERVE A WORD OF THANKS (AS do Chris Beagle and our many CAMP Rehoboth volunteers) for all the effort that went into making the annual 6 Futcher Pool party another successful fundraiser for CAMP Rehoboth.

This year’s Candyland-themed party was sweet and hot, and despite being switched to the raindate, the usual good time was had by all. Once again, CAMP Rehoboth Annual Premier Sponsor Smirnoff Vodka and the folks at Breakthru Beverage came through in a big way to support the event, and we are thankful for their contribution. ▽ ON A PERSONAL NOTE, I CONTINUE TO BE THANKFUL TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR STEADY SUPPORT for me during this time of grieving. My work at CAMP Rehoboth keeps me busy—which is probably a good thing right now. Every day I discover little things that Steve took care of and that I took for granted. I could not have gotten through any of this without the incredible efforts of the staff and volunteers of CAMP Rehoboth or the entire Letters team. They all continue to give me strength on a daily basis. I’m convinced I could not live in a more supportive environment. Thank you one and all. ▽ JULY 13, 2018

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SpeakOut We would like to thank you for Supporting our “burlesque of bras” in the 2018 Women’s Council of Realtors Mardi Bra Event. Although so much fun and perhaps a little risqué, the entire purpose is, we believe, well worthwhile, and we truly appreciate your sponsorship.

Marjorie Eckerd, President 2018 Women’s Council of Realtors It is so important, in today’s tight fiscal environment, to have an Auditor who brings leadership and fiscal acumen to this position.

I believe Kathy McGuiness is the right person for the Auditor role. I know what Kathy can do for her constituents, as I have been a property owner in the City of Rehoboth for over a decade and have served side-by-side with Kathy as a fellow Commissioner.

I have seen Kathy fight for financial transparency on large projects, and to look for ways to better manage costs and projects. I have also seen Kathy get results that have helped our community.

From bringing Mobi-Mats® onto our beaches, to reinvigorating Main Street, Kathy gets things done for the residents, businesses, and guests of our City.

Kathy has been a small business owner, and understands systems such as health care, where there are always opportunities that will arise from the reviews by a strong auditor office, to create efficiencies that will free up resources for critical projects across our State.

Most importantly—the Auditor’s office can be more than it has been over past few years. By bringing a fresh perspective to the office, Kathy can find ways to run the office more efficiently and bring new ideas to the State, which will result in better fiscal transparency and management.

Delaware needs someone new in the Auditor’s Office—someone who will listen, apply new approaches, and who can accomplish tangible results. Kathy McGuiness is the right candidate for these times.

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I write this letter in support of Kathleen Davies for Delaware State Auditor, a role of utmost importance in holding accountable our government and public institutions. Davies is the only candidate with the experience, independence, and integrity to serve effectively as State Auditor.

Davies’ experience outshines that of the other candidates. She has achieved and maintained several important certifications, served on national boards and committees, trained individuals and groups extensively, and worked as a public servant in auditing for over 25 years. Most recently, she worked as the Chief Administrative Auditor in the Delaware Auditor’s Office for over six years, delivering numerous process improvement and cost savings recommendations and reports regarding misuse of taxpayer funds.

Davies has a long history of independence and integrity. Dedicated to the highest ethical standards, she has never allowed political or personal considerations to impact her work or audit findings. In fact, she has taken difficult stands against corruption and the mismanagement of taxpayer money.

Over the years, she has produced many reports addressing transparency, inappropriate records destruction, wasteful spending, and fraudulent practices.

We’ve had the same State Auditor for 29 years. Davies is the leader this office needs, and will set Delaware on a path towards increased accountability and transparency.

I urge readers to research the State Auditor candidates for themselves, and then vote in the September Democratic primary and the November general election. I’m confident that readers will find Kathleen Davies to be the best choice for State Auditor.

Eric Morrison, Newark, DE Email letters to Letters to editor@camp rehoboth.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Anonymous letters will not be published.

Around the World with Letters Letters from CAMP Rehoboth is one the road once again, this time with Sandra Skidmore on the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Email high res Letters travel photos as attachments to editor@camprehoboth.com. ▼

RB Museum Summer LGBTQ Series The Rehoboth Beach Museum continues its Summer LGBTQ Series by hosting conversations with the LGBTQ community at the Anna Hazzard Museum. Monday, July 16, 6-7 p.m., “The Current State of Affairs.” Come discuss the Rehoboth community today, as an accepting Mid-Atlantic town where everyone can feel free to come as they are. Then on Monday, July 23, 6-7 p.m., be part of the conversation “Where Are We Going? to discuss the future of Rehoboth’s LGBTQ Community. Discuss questions like “What does the future of Rehoboth look like?” “How do we keep young generations of LGBTQ people coming to Rehoboth in a time where many areas are accepting, or at least tolerate queer people?” “Will we be a ‘retirement’ town or can we build a multigenerational hometown and resort?” The sessions are free, but space is limited and going fast. RSVP to the Rehoboth Beach Museum at (302) 227-7310.▼

InBrief

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World Survivor’s Day on August 1 at MCC Long-term AIDS survivor, Christopher Costas has created World Survivor Day “to celebrate the history and the message of Hope [cultivated] by those all around the world who have survived the daily attacks of the virus.” MCC Rehoboth (19369 Plantation Rd), is the location for the first World Survivor’s Day—August 1 at 7 p.m. Survivors who would like to share their own History of Hope, email christophercostasphotography@ gmail.com. ▼

Jump Shout! The Skivvies are a Hippity Hoppity Hit in Rehoboth Beach!

When CAMP Rehoboth announced that it was bringing The Skivvies to town, nobody knew who they were. That all changed on June 30 when Rehoboth fell in love with Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina—and guest Nick Adams. Rumor has it that The Skivvies might return next summer. Photos by Murray Archibald.▼

In the Name of Love! Last Call for 2018 Sundance Hosts and Sponsors With printing deadlines fast approaching, Sundance 2018 Team Captains have begun their last big push to sign-up Hosts, Supporters, and Sponsors for the event.

“Steve [Elkins] was so good at making reminder calls,” says husband and Sundance Chair Murray Archibald. “We had to line up a whole team to replace him—so please, save us a call, and sign up today!” Forms are available at CAMP Rehoboth, or sign up online at camprehoboth.com. Sundance 2018—In the Name of Love—is in memory of CAMP Rehoboth and Sundance co-founder Steve Elkins.▼

Around Town–Idols and Retirement When the Blue Moon’s popular Rehoboth Idol competition ended its 11th season on June 27, owner Tim Ragan presented a check for $1000 and a trophy to the 2018 Idol winner Donette Love. Across town, Della Willy and Kimberly Bart joined Rick Unitowski to celebrate his retirement from the Rehoboth Beach Post Office after 19 years of service. His familiar and smiling face will be missed. Photos by Tony Burns.▼ JULY 13, 2018

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CAMPMatters

I have a confession to make.

I have a closet of lids in my studio. That’s right.

Lids. Bags of them.

Boxes, too. Metal lids, plastic lids, big lids, little lids, red lids, blue lids.

I have an explanation, too, though I do not know if it is sufficient to keep me from being labeled a hoarder.

Way back at some now indeterminate number of years in the past, I had the idea of creating an environmental art piece made entirely of lids. So I started saving lids. And I convinced Steve to do the same—and our houseguests. Year after year, the bottles and jars would go to recycling and their lids into my closet. One bag, two bags, I lost count—but I didn’t stop.

Now it’s a habit. I don’t think about it much anymore, except for that nagging little question in the back of my mind: “What am I going to do with all those lids?”

I’ve discussed it on numerous occasions with my friend and fellow artist, Sondra Arkin, albeit in a rather lighthearted “what if we” kind of way. I’ve thought about covering a huge globe with them, as a statement to what we are doing with the planet. Or using them to create a photo display, or completely dressing someone in lids and photographing them rising from a lake of lid trash like a radioactive swamp monster in a 1950’s sci-fi creature feature. We’ve contemplated making that figure a drag queen, mostly so we could make a three foot high beehive out of plastic lids—as Sondra seems inordi-

The politicization of climate change has forced people to take sides, and in the process we seem to have lost the ability to use our collective creativity to work together to find solutions.

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by Murray Archibald

nately excited about constructing.

Steve was dubious of the whole process, I think I should say, but as he always did, remained faithfully supportive as long as he lived. One day I will make something rise from that mound of trash.

Suggestions are welcome.

The more pressing question for us right now is: “What are we going to do to save our planet and ourselves?” I could rephrase that: “What are we going to do to save our planet from ourselves?”

On the surface, that question addresses our physical environment—climate change, pollution of our air, water, the unending sea of waste we generate.

But finding solutions to our human problems calls us to examine our spiritual environment, our relational environment, and our emotional environment, as well.

We will not solve the world’s environmental problems while we are fearful of those who are different from us, by sowing discord and distrust in the world, or by threatening one another with violence and creating chaos in every situation. I’m talking on a global scale, sure, but simple lessons can be learned from the way we interact with the people who live on our street and in our neighborhoods. Be it big government or a local homeowner’s association, we respond better to honesty, to compromise, to creativity, and to working together to find solutions—all of which seem to be gasping for a last breath in the toxic atmosphere of today’s politics.

My experience at CAMP Rehoboth confirms my belief that change starts at the local level. From the beginning we have relentlessly preached the gospel of “room for all.” We did that by building bridges throughout the community and the state, and by collaborating with a multitude of other organizations.

Over all those years, CAMP Rehoboth has been guided by the same mission and purpose. Contained within the words of that statement—the one that appears on the second page of every single issue of Letters from CAMP Rehoboth—is a call to support

“…community organizations, recycling programs, [and] environmental projects….”

We have, over the years, participated in various environmental projects, but it has not been our main focus. We have recycled for decades, and we do a great job with cardboard, but I constantly find myself digging plastic and glass bottles out of the trash at the community center and moving them into the recycling cans. We have never satisfactorily figured out a way to properly recycle at big events.

We still have work to do, and as the CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors and staff work together with volunteers and community members on our new 2018-19 Strategic Plan, environmental issues will need to be a part of the discussion.

They have to be—not only because it’s missional for us, but because of our coastal location and the ever-increasing intensity of storms and rising water levels associated with climate change.

More importantly we need to shift our thinking outside of recycling as a thing we only do with bottles and cans, and turn it into a more efficient, less cluttered philosophy for making decisions about everything we do.

I say that while looking at the clutter in my office at this busy time of the year. I say that with images of my attic and my studio in mind. I hate waste, and I don’t like throwing things away that might be put to a better purpose, but I do know I am happier and more productive when there is order in my life— and in our workplaces.

Order alone, however, does not solve our problems: creativity plays an equally important role. The goal for us here at CAMP Rehoboth is to channel the creativity of our community, and—without stifling it—manage it in an orderly fashion. That should be the goal of our government as well.

The politicization of climate change has forced people to take sides, and in the process we seem to have lost the ability to use our collective creativity to work together to find solutions.

I suppose it is easier to simply deny the existence of a problem. No problem, no solution needed. Nothing to worry about. Go back to sleep.

Even for those of us who care deeply about the environment and climate change, the task of deciphering what we should do about it is a daunting one. I’ve often wondered if I recycle religiously because it makes me feel less guilty about not knowing what environmental damage is being done by the manufacturing of the products I love to use or the machines that make my life easier.

Personally, I am deeply saddened that our country is giving up its leadership on global environmental issues, but that will not stop me or CAMP Rehoboth from doing what we can to help.

An art project made of lids can make a statement about the way I feel, but it’s going to take all of us working together to “put a lid on” the waste and pollution and population problems our world is facing. ▼ Murray Archibald is an artist, CAMP Rehoboth Co-Founder, and longtime President of the CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors. He is currently serving as CAMP Rehoboth Interim Executive Director and Editor in Chief of Letters from CAMP Rehoboth. Email Murray at murray@camprehoboth.com

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by Fay Jacobs

Drinks Well with Others….

As you may know by now, this can be a For the record, I got into the house, Oddly, it was only a short time later pretty self-deprecating column. I really suffered only grass stains, and woke I got my turn in the limelight. Only it haven’t held back on reporting about up without a hangover. No one had was more like the lime garnish. It was any of the ridiculous fixes I’ve been in or the balls to tell me about George’s during those sad, dark days last April as the idiotic adventures Bonnie and I have broadcast or my playing Dear Abby to I prepared for the memorial service for accidentally or willingly experienced. the bachelorettes for a week. dear Steve Elkins. I was clearly a mess, Until now.

But I’ll tell you this, the two I’ve kept a cone of silence on episodes left us shaken, not stirred. the following twin stories for severBecause no matter how many Oddly, it was only a short time later photos al months now for fear that what’s I’ve taken posing with or left of our reputations would be I got my turn in the limelight. Only it swilling Cosmos, or how many shot, even after appearing ridicujokes there are in my show about was more like the lime garnish. lously in these pages for the last Bloody Marys or Grey Goose, I’m 23—count ‘em, 23—years. not really a heavy drinker (well, I’m But truth be told, the ugly truth heavy, but the drinks aren’t). In fact, must be told. When you think of this I haven’t had a real hangover since 1972. so to cheer me up, my very same pals column, and you will, be kind.

And while Bonnie loves her New escorted me to the Blue Moon, while The tales involve the same pair of Orleans T-shirt that says Drinks Well with Bonnie ran sound for a show at CAMP guys who have been a bad influence Others, it’s not an indicator of anything Rehoboth. And if you’ve ever had one but wonderful friends to us for over two dire. Sure, we love happy and yappy Cosmo at the Moon, you know you’d decades of good times. And to be fair, hours, and enjoy a cocktail when out on best not have two. Perhaps it was three. in our long, speckled history together, the town, but not so much that it’s the Wisely noting I needed food, the this is the first incident to produce actual talk of the town. The only rehab we’re boys hustled me to the Pond, where we bodily harm. eligible for is addiction to Louie’s toasted waited for my carryout chicken wings.

Several months ago, we spent a long Grinders.

Apparently, in the interim, this old, happy evening bar hopping, and as is So, yes, we admit to being absolutely married lesbian gave unsolicited marital wont to happen, every time Bonnie or I horrified by our recent outrageous advice to a whole bachelorette party turned our heads a fresh Mojito or glass behavior. And yet, given the number of of fresh-faced young women. It was of Scotch would magically appear. I birthdays amassed between us, we are reported that I got applause. Perhaps for confess, we knowingly drank them. And also quite proud that we see no good going away. laughed, traveled from Parrot to Pond, reason to act our age.

Then my friends called George the then wound up at Confucius, where I Bottoms up. And that’s the whole Taxi, who ferried me home. think hot Sake was involved. truth and nothing but.▼ Since Bonnie had our keys, I While Ubering back to the boys’ unsteadily walked to our hidden key house, Bonnie “sleepily” leaned against stash, bent for retrieval, toppled over Fay Jacobs is an author of five published the backseat door. Upon arrival, chivalry and began rolling downhill toward memoirs. Her newest is Fried & Convicted: had not died, and one of the guys ran my neighbors’ house. Righting myself Rehoboth Beach Uncorked. As a humorist, around to open the door. And Bonnie onto all fours, I crawled back to the key she’s touring with her show Aging Gracelessly: fell out, taking down her boyfriend and crevice thinking “thank God nobody can 50 Shades of Fay. See fayjacobs.com landing heavily on her own hand under see me.” her own butt. They wallowed on the George could. Not only was he ground just long enough for neighbors watching to make sure I got into the to drive by and embarrass everyone house, he was reporting everything on involved. an open phone line to the boys at the Surgery for Bonnie’s torn hand Pond. “She’s getting the key, oh my, she’s ligament was required. Swearing down, she’s rolling, she’s on her hands off Johnny Walker with Sake chaser, and knees, she’s back up, she’s down recommended. Tossing it off to being a again.…” klutz, without publicizing the details, the All this, on speakerphone, live at the better part of valor.

Pond.

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It’s My Life

by Michael Thomas Ford

I’ll See You in Court It’s not about the presidency; it’s about the Supreme Court. utmost importance for those of us who favor the liberal side of I don’t know how many times I said this during the 2016 the Supreme Court, our greatest hope for preventing a disastrous election cycle, or thought it while reading Facebook posts and second Trump addition to the bench may well be in the hands of comments, usually having to do with why people couldn’t bring two other powerful women, Republican senators Susan Collins themselves to vote for Hillary Clinton. It got to the point where I of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Collins and Murkowski felt as if I were walking around mumbling prevented the attempted Republican repeal it in response to any question I was asked. of Obamacare by breaking with their party, “Did you see last night’s episode of Drag and both have shown that they’re not Race?” But the Supreme Court! “Would you particularly interested in being popular with like fries with that?” But the Supreme Court! their fellow Republicans or even with their And now here we are. constituencies back home.

On July 9, Trump is expected to Regardless of the outcome, most announce his nominee to replace retiring pundits predict that we’re going to end up justice Anthony Kennedy. This is his second with a much more conservative Supreme opportunity to change the makeup of the Court, and for a very long time to come.

Court, having already seated Neil Gorsuch.

Hence the hand-wringing and worry.

Naming two Supreme Court justices Speaking about the weight her vote is not unusual for a president. Every holds, Collins told the website Politico, president in my lifetime has appointed “It’s not the assistant deputy secretary for at least this many, with the exception of weights and measures at the Commerce Gerald Ford, who named only one. Nixon Department. This is a lifetime appointment and Reagan appointed four. Obama “It just feels worse because we to the highest court in the land. It matters.” should have had three, but thanks to wish more voters had thought it mattered thought it was behind us,” he Iduring Republican shenanigans was prevented the presidential election. said. “We thought we’d won from having this third even considered, As distressing as this is, I was reminded handing Trump his first opportunity just the battles. But people haven’t this week by an old activist friend from the days after his inauguration.

UP days that this is hardly the first time even begun to see angry yet.” ACT What makes the current situation so we’ve faced this kind of fear and dread. “It perilous, of course, is that the retiring just feels worse because we thought it was Kennedy was often the swing vote that behind us,” he said. “We thought we’d won decided landmark cases, including ones about gay marriage, the battles. But people haven’t even begun to see angry yet. We abortion rights, gun control, the death penalty, voting rights, survived Reagan and two Bushes. We’ll survive Trump, too.” and corporate donations to political campaigns. Trump is most We will. And I’m encouraged by how much activism I see certainly going to replace him with someone far more likely to happening. So many marches. So many protests. So many people side with the conservative wing of the Court. asking, “How can I make a difference?” Even more encouraging, The other concern is the age of the current justices. Liberal a lot of these things are being spearheaded by young people. justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Stephen Breyer are 85 and Two weeks ago, a friend stood with his teenage daughter at a 79, respectively, while Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan are 64 protest against ICE. Several others braved the heat to protest in and 58. On the conservative side, the oldest justice is Clarence Washington on June 30. Young people all across the country are Thomas, 70, followed by Samuel Alito (68), John Roberts (63), finding their voices, and many of them will use those voices in and Gorsuch (50). With the average age of retirement for recent November when they vote for the first time.

Supreme Court justices being 80, the conservative wing could Our representatives are supposed to reflect the people who be around for a long time, while the liberal wing is standing on put them in office. Given what I’ve seen from his supporters, somewhat shaky ground.

Trump certainly does. But let us not forget that close to 3 million My social media has been filled with friends in a panic about more popular votes went to Clinton than went to Trump. Those 3 all of this. And yes, it’s worrisome. The list of potential nominees million voices are rising and being joined by more and more every that’s been bandied about is not encouraging, and the same day. So whatever happens with Trump’s next Supreme Court pick, Republicans who refused to allow Obama his right to have a it may be the beginning of another battle—but it won’t be the end nominee considered with reasonable speed are absolutely of the world. ▼ going to insist that Trump’s pick be voted on quickly before a wave of new, angry Democrats flood the Senate following the Michael Thomas Ford is a much-published Lambda Literary awardmidterm elections. winning author. Visit Michael at michaelthomasford.com Just as Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s continued well-being is of Letters 12

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Delaware Botanic Gardens

by Brent Baker

Images top to bottom: Sip & Saunter, Piet and garden-government leaders on the mound Latest photo of the Meadow Garden in bloom Top photo by Ken Arni, bottom photo by Ray Bojarski

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“If cultural institutions were boxers, the Delaware Botanic Gardens would be Rocky Balboa, an underdog with a seemingly uncrushable spirit.” -THE WASHINGTON POST The official groundbreaking for the former Dagsboro farmland—but now 37acre Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG)— was in December 2016. Within the natural beauty of the 12-acre Woodland Garden on Pepper Creek, paths were cleared and native trees and plants added.

But the gardens were still mostly a vision and some wonderful sketches of a “garden to be.” Thanks to volunteers and some hard work, the DBG is scheduled to open to the public in 2019.

In September 2017, the first phase planting in the two-acre Piet Oudolf Meadow Garden was completed. Piet Oudolf, the internationally renowned Dutch Garden Designer, supervised the implementation of his vision on his third visit to coastal Delmarva. While Piet was here, Adrian Higgins, The Washington Post’s Garden Writer, visited this first phase planting with Piet as his guide.

Adrian later wrote, ”If cultural institutions were boxers, the Delaware Botanic Gardens would be Rocky Balboa, an underdog with a seemingly uncrushable spirit.” Walking the meadow site with Piet, Adrian reported that Piet said: “The garden scene here is small. But, so much energy! It’s unbelievable!”

The energy he was remarking upon was not that of the native plants; rather, it was that of the hundreds of volunteers who are bringing the gardens to life.

The garden volunteers are Delmarva residents, joined by others from the horticultural industry, and people from other area public gardens who want to be part of the “birth” of a new public garden. DBG President Ray Sander said, “This is truly a community garden. We could not make this journey without our dedicated and passionate volunteers.”

In April 2018 the DBG was in the spring Garden Design Magazine.

Therese Ciesinkki wrote, “Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek is a lesson in how a small group of people can make big things happen.”

In early May Piet returned to observe the second phase of planting of 18,000 new plants and on May 4th, the DBG first opened to the public for a “Sip & Saunter” event. Over 130 garden

enthusiasts were joined by local leaders including U.S. Senator Tom Carper and State Rep. Ron Gray.

Rep. Gray presented Piet with a proclamation from the Delaware House of Representatives, which stated in part, “The House of Representatives acknowledges Piet Oudolf, designer of the Meadows at the Delaware Botanic Gardens...for creating a magnificent twoacre Meadow.... We commend Mr. Oudolf for his creative genius and his leadership in demonstrating the vital importance and beauty of native species. His Meadow at Delaware Botanic Gardens will be a major attraction to the citizens of our state as well as contribute to Delaware’s quality of life and economic vitality.”

Starting a botanic garden from scratch is expensive. DBG Executive Director Sheryl Swed points out that it is a constant challenge to find the sponsors and donors who are key to building the gardens. She said, “For example, Dogfish Head Brewery is the sponsor of the Learning Garden, including the Wetland Outdoor Classroom. We are thankful for the continued support of the public and our Delmarva business community.”

There are now 70,000 perennials and grasses, with 85 percent native plants and 15 percent pollinator compatible exotics in the meadow.

On Thursday September 6, 2018, the Delaware Botanic Gardens will hold its Annual DBG Fundraising Dinner for the first time at the actual DBG site. Sponsors like Dogfish Head Brewery and Bank’s Wine and Spirits, plus catering by SoDel Concepts, are involved. This will be the first major public opportunity to view the just-completed Meadow planting.

The event is open to the public, and sponsorship opportunities and tickets can be purchased at delawaregardens. org under Events. ▼ Brent Baker serves as a board member for the Delaware Botanic Gardens. DBG Volunteers are needed. Sign up at delawaregardens.org.

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President’s VIEW

by Chris Beagle

Having already reached the mid-point of summer 2018, the board, staff and volunteers of CAMP Rehoboth have been working hard. I know I speak for many of you when I say how impressed I am, continually, by their dedication and passion for this organization, without which we wouldn’t be where we are today. We are all striving to Create A More Positive, dare I say, Environment.

In addition to the many programs and services regularly offered by CAMP Rehoboth, here are some highlights that serve as helpful indicators of what we continue to provide to our members, supporters, and the greater community.

As June came to a close, we celebrated drag royalty in Rehoboth by coordinating and pulling off the largest single gathering of local drag queen performers ever assembled here—this, according to the ladies themselves.

Many of you have seen the 4th of July cover of Letters that resulted (thanks to our very own Murray Archibald for shooting!) plus the coinciding interview feature which truly captured the amazing spirit of this talented, beautiful, and FUN group of performers. Special thanks to all who participated, especially, behind the scenes, Ad Manager Tricia Massella.

On June 30, about 300 supporters were treated to a new, up-and-coming duo from NYC, The Skivvies. In what was the first major fundraising event coordinated by CAMP Rehoboth Board member Mike DeFlavia, let’s just say the crowd was thoroughly entertained! Staff members Monica Parr and Barb Ralph coordinated volunteers and worked the

event, as they do most CAMP Rehoboth events. Discussions are already underway to bring The Skivvies back again.

By the time this issue goes to print, we will have opened another art show in the gallery. Regularly organized by Board Vice President Leslie Sinclair, these shows have established a loyal following and emerging presence on the local art scene. The current show, Light & Music, highlights the work of Vincent Hughes and Yvonne Frankis (also known for the most infectious smile in all of Rehoboth). Like our other shows, it runs for a month, so please stop in and check it out—maybe even purchase a piece or two to take home. Any of our staff or dedicated CAMPcierge volunteers can help you with that!

Just around the corner will be the 8th annual Bachelor Auction, held at Aqua Grill. Co-hosted by yours truly and our favorite Sundance auctioneer, Lorne Crawford, we have an exciting lineup already in the making. Don’t miss this always entertaining evening on Sunday, Aug 12, 5-7 p.m.

On the advocacy front, Mark Purpura, CAMP Rehoboth Board member and Equality Delaware President, as well as Sal Seeley, Director of Health Services, have been on the forefront of our efforts related to articulating the negative impact of the Delaware Department of Education’s Regulation 225. As currently proposed, it would effectively roll back a decade of hardfought non-discrimination protections for the state’s LGBTQ youth. The Board, staff, and members of the community

as a whole are grateful for their efforts and we wholeheartedly join them in this important work.

Of course, no summer at CAMP Rehoboth is complete without Sundance, our premier annual fundraiser. Now in its 31st year, Sundance XXXI: In the Name of Love, is in memory of Steve Elkins, our beloved co-founder and former Executive Director, who passed away in March. Every staff person, board member, and more than 250 volunteers work all year long to make these two nights the biggest party of the year. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the work we do every day.

The Board of Directors, in conjunction with our Interim Executive Director, Murray Archibald, and other staff members, has also begun our most important work this summer, which will continue in the months ahead. We have contracted with the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) to begin our formal long-term, strategic planning initiative.

Collectively, we are determined to take every action necessary to set the path forward for the organization and its leadership. Paramount in this process is transparency and communication, and a major effort will be devoted to community/stakeholder input. So please look forward to updates as we move ahead! Happy Summer to all! ▼

Chris Beagle is President of the CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors and is a realtor at Berkshire-Hathaway-Gallo Realty in Rehoboth Beach. christopherbeagle1@gmail.com

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by Rich Barnett

Who’s So Vain?

“Oh no, this just won’t do. Is there any the guffaws that erupted from my circle understand,” I pleaded my case. “I’m not way I can get a five-digit number?” I was of friends. a six-digit kind of guy.” I must have been looking at the blue and buff license plate Ignoring the laughter, I pressed on. getting loud in my disapproval of the that the guy behind the counter at the license plate foisted upon me by the State “The bigger issue with a vanity plate is DMV in Georgetown, Delaware, had just what it should say in no more than seven of Delaware because a supervisor who handed me after I registered my new car. looked like Barney Fife approached us. letters.”

“Nope. All we have are six-digit HAUGHTY said someone immediately.

“Sir, do you have a problem with our plates.”

This was followed by UPPITY. They were buff and blue license plates?” Before I “But surely you’ve got a few fives great ideas, I thought, but not for the could say a thing, he continued, “Sir, this tucked away? Last time I was in here a bumper of a Ford SUV. particular plate has been in use since guy found one in a box WRITER, AUTHOR, somewhere.”

STORIES, and COLUMNS I The State employee dismissed easily as too bor“The bigger issue with a vanity plate is what gave me a skeptical look. ing. A young man visiting “Every once in a while from out of town overheard it should say in no more than seven letters.” we make some five-digits the discussion and sugavailable when they reHAUGHTY said someone immediately. This was gested DE DADDY, which enter the system. Check mortified me. followed by UPPITY. They were great ideas, I the newspapers. That’s SLIPPER was a more where we advertise. It’s GENTEEL suggestion. thought, but not for the bumper of a Ford SUV. first come, first serve. We I was, after all, wearing had some last November. navy velvet espadrilles.

People lined up hours in But weren’t they just a tad advance.” precious? The suggestions, I mean.…

1958, making it the longest continuous Delawareans, in case you don’t know, state license plate design in the country.”

BITTER I liked a lot, as a nod to both are obsessed with low-digit license plate to my wit and my favored CAMPARI Interesting, but still I protested. “It’s numbers. The lower the number the and soda summer cocktail of choice. not the design per se, it’s the six-digit more valuable the plate. In Delaware, SAZERAC was another inspired cocktail thing. It’s just so ordinary. Nobody brags once you buy the number you can keep suggestion. BOURBON felt cliché. about being a six. If you’re gonna go big it for life as long as you keep it registered then show me at least eight digits. You DR BOMBAY! Yelled out another with the DMV. Families pass them down. friend. True, I liked my gin, and I’d been know what I mean?”

It’s a matter of state pride and status to a “Bewitched” fan in my youth, but I felt The two men nodded their heads some. For others it’s a recession-proof it too esoteric and it also had one too and conferred and then Barney went investment that holds its value. After all, many letters. off somewhere. Five minutes later he there are only so many low numbers.

Clearly the creation of a vanity plate returned with a new plate.

The uniquely Delaware license plate “Here’s the best I can do. It’s still a six- wasn’t going to be simple. And it was frenzy made the national news back digit plate, but it’s a low six. It begins with important to get it just right. Still, I had my in 2008 when license plate number 6 reservations because I’d never thought a number one. If your number is under went to auction and fetched a record of myself as one of those types. But, if I 200,000 you’re eligible to apply for a $675,000. I’m not kidding. Google it. couldn’t have a low digit, why shouldn’t I black and white enamel plate.”

Two years ago, a couple paid $325,000 go NO DIGIT? ▼ Okay, that was some consolation. for tag number 14. A friend of mine, who Options exhausted, I slunk out of will not be named, was in a pinch for the DMV holding my limp six-digit Rich Barnett is the author of The Discreet cash so he sold his three-digit plate for plate, certain the other folks waiting Charms of a Bourgeois Beach Town, and Fun around $40,000. And it was covered in behind me were secretly enjoying my with Dick and James. mildew! But so was his entire car. He left comeuppance. the windows down for months at a time.

Later that night, I was lamenting Rain be damned! Pine tree saplings were my situation in a local cocktail lounge growing in the crotch of his cloth back when a friend suggested I go vanity. seats. But I digress….

The solution was brilliant in its simplicity.

Back at the DMV, things were There’s just one problem, I explained. looking bleak for yours truly. “You don’t “I’m not vain.” Well, you couldn’t believe Letters 18

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Millennial Times

by James Adams Smith

Poisoned Water There’s an old story about a Zen master who lived outside a village. One day he had a vision that the water in the village would be poisoned. He tried to warn the villagers, but they wouldn’t listen. Sure enough, the water became poisoned.

When the villagers drank it, they began to hallucinate and became completely crazy. The man walked back into the town and tried to convince them the water was making them sick, but they didn’t believe him. Eventually, the villagers became so delusional that they destroyed their own village and killed the man who was trying to help them.

We are living in insane times. To believe otherwise, one would have to completely ignore recent news, the shooting in Annapolis (and other mass shootings), the opioid crisis, the separation of children from their families, the threat of nuclear war, climate change, destruction of the environment including local water pollution by Mountaire Farms; the list goes on.

How do we find any peace of mind?

I’ve noticed a kind of dangerous apathy among some friends and family recently, including LGBTQ folk. Like the words on Melania’s jacket: “I really don’t care, do U?”

We have a choice: take the risk of caring and experience the pain of what is happening around us, or completely ignore the suffering and convince ourselves this is happiness. It’s simple: connect (share in the suffering of others) or disconnect (live in a detached fantasy world). Disconnecting is easy. Who wants to experience other people’s suffering? Especially when our lives are comfortable?

Our future depends on finding common ground.

When I was a teenager, I had the experience of leaving the country and volunteering in an orphanage. I met a young boy who cursed like a sailor. His head was shaven after a lice outbreak.

He told me his father was in prison for murdering his mother. He tried to act tough when he said this. On my last day, he stopped acting. He said, “Please don’t leave me here.”

“I can’t take you with me,” I explained.

“Can you come back one day and find me?”

“I don’t really know,” I told him.

I never saw the boy again. He would be older now. I’m not exactly sure what I learned from this.

There was nothing I could say or do to help. But I really cared. I still do. I hope he is okay. As painful as it is, I would rather care than not care. ▼

We have a choice: take the risk of caring and experience the pain of what is happening around us, or completely ignore the suffering and convince ourselves this is happiness.

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The village is America. Our water has been poisoned with dislike of others, suspicion of others, distrust of others.

It’s easy to look at the surface and make assumptions about people. I do this all the time. But when I take the time to get to know people, I often realize my assumptions were wrong. As different as we seem, we have so much more in common than we realize. We eat, we sleep, we are born, we must die, we hurt, we want to feel loved and accepted.

James Adams Smith works as an English tutor at Delaware Technical & Community College and is studying to become an occupational therapist. You can reach him at JamesAdamsSmith@gmail.com.

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SUNDANCE 2018

by Glen Pruitt

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Most of the publicity about the upcoming Sundance benefit describes it as being a “two-day event,” which this year falls on Saturday, September 1, and Sunday, September 2. However, it would be just as easy to say that Sundance is a six-month event.

For me, Sundance began this year on Saturday, April 28 with the first meeting of the Sundance Production Team. This group of 27 individuals handles various parts of the well-oiled machine that is the Sundance benefit.

From the start, it is clear to see that coffee is what keeps this machine running smoothly. Team meetings take place early on Saturday mornings.

While some team members grumble about having to leave the comfort of their beds, their moods quickly brighten when the meeting gets underway.

Sundance Chair Murray Archibald does his best to help the group move through the ambitious agenda set for each meeting.

Over the course of the one-hour meeting, the team hears updates on box office issues, outreach on the beach, the silent auction, décor and tech, graphic design, food and beverages to be served at the event, and publicity. The specific topics of conversation run the gamut from the large (the solicitation of corporate sponsors for the event) to the small (the logistics for cutting the hundreds of little black boards for the auction item descriptions).

And there are a whole lot of other topics in-between. With an event as complex as Sundance, every detail is important. That is why the Production Team will meet every couple of weeks throughout the summer, working hard to end their meetings before they have to start paying the parking meters on a Saturday morning.

There are two important things that happen at each meeting that are NOT on the agenda. The first is problem-solving. The team always looks for ways to improve the event.

For example, the Auction: we are

always looking for ways to streamline the process where nearly 500 auction items are solicited from the community, displayed at the event, and must go home auction night with the correct winning bidder. How can we make check-out go more smoothly? Even though only several members of the team are specifically responsible for the Auction, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and suggestions.

And that leads us to the second thing that happens at the Production Team meetings: Laughter.

Serving on the team is a lot of work, but it is also a lot of fun. That’s why some members of the team have been doing this work for more than twenty years now.

The Production Team for Sundance 2018 includes (in alphabetical order): Event Chair Murray Archibald, Sondra Arkin, Chris Beagle, Cathin Bishop, Jane Blue, Pat Catanzariti, Shelley Couch, Rob Dick, Bob Dobbs, Ward Ellinger, Michael Fetchko, Allen Jarmon, Adam Linder, Mickie McManamon, Joe Mirabella, Jack Morrison, Event CoChair Natalie Moss, Monica Parr, Keith Petrack, Mark Pipkin, Glen Pruitt, Mark Purpura, May Beth Ramsey, Sal Seeley, Laura Simon, Sandra Skidmore, and Karl Zoric. If you happen to run into them at a local coffee shop, why not offer to buy them an espresso? They just might need the caffeine.

There are plenty of ways to be involved with Sundance without going to Production Team meetings. For one, you could volunteer to work on one of the many teams that make Sundance a success. Learn more about that at the Volunteers Opportunity Meeting scheduled for Saturday, July 28, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. RSVP to volunteer@ camprehoboth.com. Thanks! ▼ Glen Pruitt, a CAMP Rehoboth Board Member, currently does quality assurance work for non-profit organizations and government agencies.

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THE REAL DIRT

by Eric W. Wahl

Oak vs. Holly (Winter Will Come) The summer solstice has just passed us in the forests after the oaks dropped their by, and that means winter will be on the leaves. The Holly King had won out, metway before too long—much to our chaaphorically speaking, as his twin brother grin. The summer solstice represents the had shed his clothing of leaves and stood day with the longest amount of daylight, naked in disgrace. while the winter solstice is that day with However, as the summer solstice apthe shortest amount of daylight. In the proached, the tide began to turn: the Oak landscaping world, these days are importKing’s flow in supremacy was the Holly ant because they tell us King’s ebb. The dewhen to start planning ciduous oak twin took for the next growing (or his first steps toward Ironically, whenever harvesting) season. re-establishing his domeither king reached the inance as his leaves People of ancient times were very much peak of his dominance, began to unfurl in spring aware of both the as daylight hours got he was also doomed to longer with each day. winter solstice and the summer solstice, which The Oak King’s powbe overthrown. marked the ebb and er-trip reached its apex flow of daylight during in midsummer, when he the course of a year. For the Celts, the was in full leaf again and throwing shade English holly (Ilex aquifolium) and the onto the hollies below. The evergreen oak (Quercus sp.) played an important twin was hidden by the shade of his role in marking these special times of brother, lying in wait for a reign that would the year. culminate again at the winter solstice.

The summer and winter solstices were Ironically, whenever either king very auspicious times in the ancient world reached the peak of his dominance, he of mythology and magic. In Celtic mytholwas also doomed to be overthrown. ogy, the holly tree played an integral part In our region, oaks and hollies both during both occasions. Holly sprigs were do extremely well. The slightly acidic and often worn in the hair during certain rituwell-drained soils of Delaware provide a als, such as the mistletoe ritual performed perfect home for them. For dryer areas, by the Druids. The spiny leaves of the try a scarlet oak or a pin oak. For wetter holly leaf were thought to help protect areas, use willow oak or white oak. against evil spirits and were often brought Hollies are great for foundation indoors during the winter months to proplants and provide year-round interest vide shelter for fairies of the forest. too; try Castle Spire, Oakleaf Holly, or As a counterpart to the holly tree, the inkberry around your home. Most hollies oak tree also stood out in Celtic times. are dioecious (having male and female The oak represented wisdom, strength, parts on separate plants), so make sure and nobility. Celts often wore oak leaves you have at least one male holly someas a status symbol. The name “druid” may where nearby. come from the Celtic word for oak, which We landscape lovers and gardeners is “duir.” This term also means “door,” and can mark our seasons too with the solmany believed they could access other stices, complete with the oaks and hollies spiritual worlds by opening the oak door. the Celts enjoyed. We have passed our In Celtic mythology, the “Oak King” longest day for this year and are headed and the “Holly King” were twins, always for the winter solstice, but there’s a fine competing against each other and striving Holly King in our landscapes, just waiting for dominance. Oak trees, also sacred to his turn to prevail. Let’s garden together! ▼ the Celts, are deciduous (i.e., they lose their leaves in fall), while the English holEric W. Wahl, RLA is a landscape architect at lies are evergreen.

Element Design Group and president of the As each winter approached, the Celts Delaware Native Plant Society. were amazed how the hollies stood out

A few background facts: • In the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice occurs about June 21, when the sun is at its apex in the tropic of Cancer.

• The North’s winter solstice occurs around December 21, when the sun is over the tropic of Capricorn.

• American Holly (Ilex opaca) is Delaware’s State Tree, and is an understory tree in our forests.

• Much of Delaware lies within the mixed pine-oak forest communities.

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by Fay Jacobs

Have You Seen Commissioner Lisa Schlosser?

Lisa Schlosser, elected last August to the Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners, loved Rehoboth Beach so much that she bought property here the very day of her first visit. And her feelings about the town have never changed.

Her feelings about the importance of mentorship and giving back to the community haven’t lessened any either.

Lisa, who hails from Pittsburgh and still holds Steelers’ season tickets, joined the ROTC in high school after hearing from a boyfriend that she could get a college scholarship to Indiana University of Pennsylvania that way. Sure enough, the affiliation payed off and Lisa attended college on the ROTC Scholarship, joining the reserves along with way.

From there she made her way to active duty in the Army, where she worked in military intelligence and learned cybersecurity—in the years when that career was just coming into its own.

It was the late 80s and early 90s when, Lisa says, “Mentors were so important to me in guiding me to this field I never even knew existed.”

At her first posting, at only 21 years old, she found herself in South Korea, standing in the demilitarized zone, peering through binoculars at a North Korean sentry peering back at her. “It’s an amazing memory,” she says.

And she was and remains amazed at the South Korean people. “I love their culture and industriousness,” and the way these hard-working people handled being subordinated throughout their history, but rose above that. “It gives me hope,” she says.

She was in Korea a little over a year, with six years total on active duty, retiring from the military in 1991 but staying in the Reserves until 2012. Her private sector career in cybersecurity involved international companies, like Ernst and Young. Moving to Northern Virginia made it convenient to work in Washington, DC, so Lisa began a stint with the federal government. She used her skills as a tech executive at the Environmental Protection Agency, the Departments of Transportation and Letters 26

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Housing and Urban Development, and the Office of Management and Budget.

In 2000, Lisa made that first trip to Rehoboth with her partner, who grew up in Delaware. That was the day they bought their first place here—an apartment in The Ark on Rehoboth Avenue.

From there, the pair moved to a place at Star of the Sea, where they rented the condo during the season and visited in the quiet months. Later, they moved to the Pines neighborhood in downtown Rehoboth.

But it was in 2016 when Lisa retired and moved full-time to the beach that she really connected to the community.

And for Lisa that means being a mentor herself and giving back by speaking out for gay rights, human rights, and working to “pay it forward” in Rehoboth Beach. After being here parttime for 18 years, this now full-timer dug in to learn about the City of Rehoboth and issues in the news.

She heard some neighbors expressing concern about the new City Hall construction and the budget overage to build it. She looked into the situation and became concerned herself about the cost and the direction the City was (or wasn’t) moving in—and decided to try to get involved.

With an election coming up that August, she picked up a nominating petition to run for commissioner and set about meeting her fellow citizens, listening to their concerns, and getting enough signatures by registered voters (minimum of 10, maximum 25) to get on the ballot. In the process, she learned a great deal and honed her positions—from the need for government transparency to instilling fiscal responsibility. Lisa spoke up about issues affecting residents, business owners, and visitors. “I call them guests,” she says.

She won that seat on the Commission in August 2017.

Apart from her busy Commission schedule, Lisa is very involved in and was a founding member of the Delaware

Humane Association (DHA) storefront adoption center at Midway. She loves to spend time in town, sitting outside Lori’s Café in the CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard, or The Coffee Mill—along with her 15year old dog, Mary. While Mary is home snoozing, Lisa loves going to Aqua, Diego’s, or other happy hours, talking to folks and enjoying the community.

She also loves putting photos of adoptable dogs on her Facebook page, as well as checking into local businesses and helping to increase their visibility.

She’s a big booster for downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Apart from these activities, what’s next for Lisa? “Well, I’d like to get more involved with CAMP Rehoboth, to be a mentor, and work on outreach. We can’t allow society to go backwards; it must move forward, and that’s what CAMP Rehoboth has done—and will continue to do—so well. I think we need CAMP Rehoboth here more than ever and I look forward to volunteering.”

When she’s not watching the Steelers’ games, of course. ▼ Fay Jacobs is an author of five published memoirs. Her newest is Fried & Convicted: Rehoboth Beach Uncorked. As a humorist, she’s touring with her show Aging Gracelessly: 50 Shades of Fay. See fayjacobs.com

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DELAWARE COASTAL CLEANUP STATS PLASTIC BAGS

1,066 STRAWS

1,953 CIGARETTE BUTTS

6,294 BALLOONS

1,071 PLASTIC BOTTLES

2,948

TOTAL WASTE COLLECTED OF ALL TYPES, NOT JUST THE PLASTICS LISTED ABOVE

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In the classic 1967 film, The Graduate, Mr. Maguire tells Benjamin Braddock, “There is a great future in plastics.” And he was both right and wrong. Plastic is everywhere, but like most invasive species, not without a cost.

Just ask the non-profit organization Plastic Free Delaware.

The hazards have moved beyond the “mere” six-pack rings strangling birds, choking dolphins, and clogging our storm water systems. The pervasive dumping of single-use plastic has actually altered our food system. A study by the National University of Ireland in Galway found plastic particles in nearly three-in-four deep sea fish.

This research, which looked at marine life in the Northwest Atlantic, reported one of the highest frequencies of socalled ‘microplastics’ in fish worldwide.

Along with causing internal physical damage, inflammation of intestines, and reduced feeding in fish, the toxic particles can be passed up the food chain to humans.

Now, if we stop right here for a minute and take a poll, most people will be appalled and come down on the side of wanting to help the environment. If the poll then says, “Hey, we need volunteers,” the number drops off incredibly quickly.

But there is some really good news for you here. You can volunteer to help the environment by just saying no.

I know, that’s a throwback, 1987-ish turn of phrase. Only this time, it’s not about drugs. Although as we get older, ironically it actually does get a lot harder to just say no to pharmaceuticals. It does, however, get easier to just say no to plastic…well, unless it’s going in your knee or hip.

Okay, bad jokes aside, one of our beloved First State’s hard-working, all-volunteer, environmental organizations is Plastic Free Delaware. And their ask is pretty straight forward, “Please pass on the plastic.” So, let’s get into the why.…

As the Coastal Cleanup Chart shows,

by Stefani Deoul

last year, in just one day, volunteers picked up 3.8 TONS OF WASTE. And of the waste tracked by Plastic Free Delaware, four of the top five classifications were from single-use plastic. Kind of shocking, isn’t it? And given what we now know about micro-plastics, this not only has health implications for our marine life, it has health implications for all of us.

On the bright side, 3.8 tons of waste is less than half the waste gathered only two short years ago. So—just saying no may be working.

Plastic bottle waste, down. Plastic bag waste, down.

And yet, STRAWS? Plastic straw waste is on the rise. Not a joke. The Ocean Conservancy ranks straws as the fifth (!) most-found litter item on beaches. Straws, a film narrated by Academy Award winner Tim Robbins, and directed by Linda Booker, claims that every day more than 500,000,000—yes, five hundred million— plastic straws are used once and tossed.

And this is in the U.S. alone.

According to Dee Durham, co-founder of Plastic Free Delaware, “We’re not exactly sure how it happened, but over time restaurants got in the habit of placing a straw in basically all your beverages.”

And here’s where we come in.

Welcome to the Straws by Request policy.

As Dee explains, “At Plastic Free Delaware, we are trying to address the single-use plastic that has a short lifespan. So we are encouraging restaurants to first, only give out straws by request and second, consider switching from plastic to paper.”

Straws by Request really is simple.

If someone doesn’t put a straw in your drink, and you would like one, don’t get annoyed. Just ask for one. If someone asks if you need a straw, consider foregoing one. And if you get a paper straw, think “Jackpot!”

Paper straws can be lots of fun. They come in all sorts of colors. You can even get ones that “flex.”

The number of local restaurants which

have signed on is impressive. There’s Dogfish Head, which co-hosted a screening of the Straws documentary, where Plastic Free Delaware passed out reusable straws. The cosponsors (including the Center for the Inland Bays, Delaware Surfrider Foundation, Dogfish Head, Grain, MERR Institute, and Sierra Club Delaware Chapter) form an impressive list of organizations which care deeply for our region and its finest asset: the waters off our shoreline and all who inhabit them. A nice tidbit: Dogfish Head has even earned a certification from Surfrider as an Ocean Friendly Restaurant!

Other local restaurants making Straws by Request a part of their business include Michy’s, Egg, Big Chill Beach Club, Pickled Pig, Bethany Blues, Preshy’s, The Big Oyster, GreenMan Juice Bar, Dos Locos, and the 47 locations of the Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille across Delmarva.

Every day more than 500,000,000, yes, five hundred million, plastic straws are used once and tossed. And this is in the U.S. alone.

It’s a list of places you can pop into and take a minute to say thank you for helping you become an environmental activist.

Many years ago, fitness guru Richard Simmons used to say—well, really, shriek—“You ate it, you lift it!” A lifting opportunity is coming up soon.

September 16, 2017, marked the 30th anniversary of Delaware Coastal Cleanup. 1,567 volunteers collected 3.8 tons of trash at 47 sites from Wilmington to Fenwick Island. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the annual cleanup spans the First State’s 97-mile eastern coastline and includes our river and ocean shorelines as well as wetland and watershed areas.

In 2018, the Delaware Coastal Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 15.

Walk a mile of our beaches, picking up literal tons of plastic trash. Not only will you think twice about that straw, you might even become an eco-warrior, remembering to take that cloth shopping bag out of your trunk and into the grocery store. ▼

Stephani Deoul is a television producer and author of the award-winning YA mystery On a LARP from Bywater Books. Data courtesy of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

LEARN MORE PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE: plasticfreedelaware.org DELAWARE COASTAL CLEANUP: dnrec.delaware.gov/Admin/Pages/DelawareCoastal-Cleanup.aspx

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CAMP Cheers!

CAMP Rehoboth Volunteer Opportunities

BARTENDER’S FAVORITE Rachel Dobie, Bartender from The Pond JULY 14

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington (2 shows)

JULY 17 CROP/Food Bank of Delaware, Milford, 1 - 4 p.m. email Debbie Woods: dmwoods54@hotmail.com

JULY 28 Volunteer Opportunities Meeting and Breakfast* (please RSVP)

AUGUST 14 CROP/Int’l Student Outreach Program. (Positions full. Thank you volunteers!)

AUGUST 26 Rachel has been at the Pond serving up drinks for three years now. She loves the signature Pond Punch—it’s their version of a Rum Runner— and enjoys her time at The Pond. “It’s such a fun atmosphere—a really fun place to work!”

Pond Punch Start with ice in a glass 1 oz. Cruzen Guava Rum 1 oz. strawberry rum Fill the glass with pineapple juice Add a splash of grenadine Garnish with an orange slice

Mocktail version Start with a glass with ice 5 oz. pineapple juice 2 oz strawberry-guava juice Add splash of cranberry or pomegranate juice Garnish with an orange slice

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SUNDANCE 2018 Land & Sea Racing Festival

AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 3 SUNDANCE 2018 Auction & Dance

OCTOBER 14 CAMP Rehoboth Block Party

NOVEMBER 8 Volunteer Opportunities Meeting and Dinner* (please RSVP) * The Volunteer Opportunities Meetings (Breakfast and Dinner) provide information for all volunteers to learn the details of upcoming opportunities and sign up for specific events. RSVPs are required so an appropriate amount of food can be prepared. Please RSVP to volunteer@camprehoboth.com.

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Out & Proud

by Stefani Deoul

Home of the Brave Turtles and Crabs I was very excited when I heard this edition was going to crab community, considering they have to find their food in the celebrate our local environment. It gave me a perfect excuse to sand, which if you think about it, is kind of unpleasant to say the smile and reminisce about my aquatic education. least. Would you pick up that slice of Louie’s you dropped and When I moved to Rehoboth, I really didn’t know there would eat it? I think not. So how do they manage? Their secret is their be so much to learn about my new hometown—beyond how pinchers, which can dice a grain. For us—important to note!— challenging parking is in the summer. ghost crab pinchers are not just for show.

For example, I learned it doesn’t matter which beach you Not like the male fiddler crab, whose oversized claw has go to: if Piping Plovers want a piece of a particular beachfront apparently one purpose…the bigger that claw, the sexier the property, they get it. I man. Wow. I hear it’s kind of suggest the Purple Parrot like going to Aqua on a hot Biergarten pay proper summer’s night. Who knew?

The older a ghost crab gets, the more waterattention and guard its sand The things you learn at the judiciously. beach. independent it becomes. So if I learned there are And “the beach” wasn’t fifteen species of turtles in always in downtown Rehoyou see one way-upmy new, “greater” backyard, both or Lewes; sometimes the-beach, congratulate and many of them are it was all-the-way-out at becoming more and more Slaughter Beach. That’s it on a life well lived. endangered. People where I came upon a sight volunteer to help the like something out of a sciendangered diamondback ence fiction movie, or maybe terrapins literally cross the road (Route 1 between Rehoboth a war movie where battlefield graves are marked by upright bayand Bethany Beaches) to get to the other side, aka their nesting onets. There were thousands of odd creatures, some pointing habitat. toward the sky, piled in stacks up and down the beach.

For the record, ladies, this passage is the job of female turtles That’s when I learned lower slower Delaware is the largest who, if they survive the mating ritual, get to drag themselves up spawning area in the world for the “living fossil” known as the out of the water, over the dunes, and across the road to where— horseshoe crab. if they make it—they can lay those eggs.

I learned they aren’t actually crabs, but more closely related Presumably, the male turtles are off somewhere smoking a to tics. I learned they are virtually unchanged throughout their cigar and boasting of their prowess. evolution, dating back to the year BD—Before Dinosaurs. I So if you happen to see a turtle crossing the road, stop and learned if you love birds, you’ve got one more reason to love give a lady a hand. Pick her up and gently place her on the other horseshoe crabs: the Red Knot, which flies from Brazil to the side, in the same direction she was already heading.

Arctic, depends on horseshoe crabs for survival. I learned the Meanwhile, other things I was busy learning included another claws, unlike those of the aforementioned ghost crab, are pretty turtle species, painted turtles. When one of these pond dwellers much for show. shows up in your yard, they are really big, and they look like a Many horseshoe crabs I saw were lying upside down, their Star Wars creature, with bright red streaks across their massive pointed tails (called telsons) standing vertical. I learned they are arms. They have red hieroglyphics on the underside of their not dead, just stranded and folded in a position that protects shell, making it a very striking, rather ancient looking, cave-ish their gills. If you turn them over, or carry them back to the water mobile domicile. They are not to be confused with the spotted by gently picking them up from both sides of their big shell, you turtle of the yellow dots on black shell. can save them.

So while I didn’t move here to become nature-gal, nature was And why should you? Because in the 1970s the Food and often hard to miss.

Drug Administration licensed a medical test that employed After all, here is the beach which—who knew?—came with horseshoe crab blood as its main component. The blood-based crabs. Lotsa crabs. Of them all, I think the ghost crab was not test is used to detect contamination in injectable drugs and on only one of the first I saw, but the first crab I fell in love with. surgical implants.

They look like two-inch wide, rectangular-shaped versions of People who get hip replacements can include horseshoe Casper—just add claws. Like all crabs, life begins for a ghost crab crabs on the list of beings to thank. in the water. But interestingly, the older a ghost crab gets, the Yeah. I thought you might like to know. ▼ more water-independent it becomes. So if you see one way-upthe-beach, congratulate it on a life well lived.

Which apparently isn’t so easy for a ghost crab. These noctur- Stefani Deoul is a television producer and author of the award-winning nal fellows have perhaps the most hard-scrabble existence of the YA mystery, On a LARP Letters 38

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Ain’t Too Proud to Parade!

I had a happy Pride Month! Interestingly enough, as a cis white girl, I’m really feeling it this year. I suppose it’s not too hard to understand why.

It’s like that Spartacus movie....”I am Spartacus. I am Spartacus. I am Spartacus.” I am LGBTQ. I am an immigrant. I am black. I am Muslim. I am Mexican. That’s where I am right now.

And being all these things, if only as an ally, I am also really, really scared and sad. I guess what would encompass all that would be, “I am an American.” And I’m not as proud of that as I used to be.

by Stacey Fearheiley This year, I went to the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C. It was wonderful. And for a while...a short several hours...I was able to feel that pride in being in this country that I love so much.

I’ve been to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. (Fun with green and beer!)

It’s like that Spartacus I’ve been to the Cherry Blossom Parade. (So many blossoms, so little unmovie....”I am Spartacus. derstanding of how to make them grow.)

I am Spartacus. I am I’ve been to numerous Labor Day and Spartacus.” I am LGBTQ. Independence Day parades. (Or should they be called the Marches of the Political I am an immigrant. I am Candidates?) black. I am Muslim. I am Parades, in general, are fun. Especially when they are about purely American Mexican. That’s where I stuff—like freedom, celebrating the am right now. working man, and the idea that my vote matters. But this year, at the Pride Parade, it felt different. It felt more. At this parade, I felt joy.

Now, I don’t bandy that word about very much. It gets shouted and sung from the rooftops all throughout December and frankly, I rarely feel a bit of it. It seems trite, hackneyed, and tired.

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I stood there with my rainbow EVERYTHING, and waved my rainbow flag and bantered with other goers. I watched as float after float, and group after group, marched by singing and dancing, throwing swag, or high-fiving the sidelines.

My feet hurt, my arms were tired, the sun was hot, I was getting elbowed, and...it all didn’t matter. I didn’t want to leave, because in the midst of all the people, parade, discomfort, crowd, and noise, everyone was happy. There was this beautiful—probably rainbowcolored—bubble that seemed to encase us all. It was surreal. But it was joyful.

That was the word.

And as I looked around at a crazy diverse crowd of people—all there to enjoy the moment and each other and to celebrate everyone’s right to parade—I felt like we were all Spartacus. We were all Pride. We were all Joyful.

Wish it could last all year. ▼ Stacey Fearheiley is a frequent Rehoboth visitor, an actress who has appeared onstage many times in Rehoboth, and half of the duo producing the Poperation podcast.

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CAMPVolunteer Spotlight

by Monica Parr

Debra Doricchi Debra Doricchi grew up in the Bronx until the age of 12, when the family moved to what she considered upstate New York, near West Nyack. This was their first house, and she couldn’t believe that she and her sister had a yard, grass, trees, a swing set, and the ability to convince her parents to let her take in a stray cat.

It was a very exciting experience, making up street games to occupy the day, and much different from city apartment living. If asked if she would go back and change any experiences of her younger years, her answer would be no. It’s those moments that she reflects on now, and can see how much they contributed to her personality and character.

Graduating from high school in 1970, Debra went on to study design, merchandising and business management at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, later working in retail and fashion in the region. Later, she obtained licenses in Cosmetology and Acupressure/Massage Therapy.

After years of working in the city, Deb relocated upstate to New Paltz/ Woodstock, where she met her first partner. Having been out as a gay woman for a while, she began to wonder about other close relatives and family members. “Could it be I am the only one with this life style?” she asked. Sure enough, she wasn’t alone. Deb says, “If anyone has doubts that there could be hereditary factors involved in the makeup of one’s life style, my family will put that to rest—there’s at least ten of us and counting!!!”

In her early 30s, Debra faced a difficult health crisis that set her back for several years. Her interest in alternative/ complimentary medicine and meditative/ self-healing got her through it and the experience changed both her life and career direction. Deb moved to Connecticut to attend a degree program in the study of Shiatsu Therapy. After Letters 42

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receiving that degree in 1997, Deb moved with her partner to Annapolis, Maryland where she began a private practice, N2itive Shiatsu.

Unfortunately, in 2013, her relationship of 23 years ended, motivating her to relocate to Rehoboth Beach. Deb now sees clients on a part-time basis, giving her time to enjoy beach life.

Debra enjoys frequent walks along the beach, treasure hunting with her dog Harley, kayaking, hiking, biking, practicing Qi Gong, and Happy Hours with all the friends she has made over the last five years. She confesses, “I feel this is a special time in my life. I have a wonderful, caring practice, many good friends, my health, my dog, a strong gay/ lesbian community, the beach, and— most of all—the time to enjoy it!”

Debra extends a heartfelt thanks to the late Steve Elkins, Murray Archibald, Monica Parr, and many others involved in giving their time, energy, dedication and all-out commitment to CAMP Rehoboth. She thanks them for providing a strong sense of community and pride.

When did you start volunteering at CAMP Rehoboth?

2013. I became friends with Nancy Hewish, who initially got me involved with volunteering, and then hooked up with Monica. Thank you both for allowing me to share in all the experiences CAMP Rehoboth has to offer.

Of the many events held by CAMP Rehoboth, which is your favorite and why?

The most powerful and touching event for me is the Broadwalk on the Boardwalk. To be in the presence of hundreds of women who have faced the hardship of cancer, who are cancer survivors, and those who have lost loved ones to cancer is a very emotional, memorable, heartfelt, and breathtaking moment.

Name a childhood mentor or someone who influenced you growing up.

Living in the Bronx as a child, there was an elderly neighbor, a Polish immigrant and widow, who would watch over me when my parents went to work. Many of the neighbors ignored her, thinking she was somewhat strange in her ways. I have always respected her and thought how unique this woman was. I loved spending every moment in her presence and having her talk and teach me things.

I will always hold her dear to my heart, and often wish I could experience a moment in time like that again with someone so special.

If you could go back to age 18, what do you know now that you wish you knew then?

Wow…. I don’t know if I would want to change any of my experiences, be it the best of times or the worst. Personally, all my experiences exposed me to choices, gave me strength of character, direction, and formed the foundation of who I am today.

Do you have an LGBTQ hero? Who and why?

Not a specific LGBTQ hero, per se, however, some women I admire and respect for their insights, strengths, perseverance, and activism in pursuing women’s rights and social justice are Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, Billie Jean King, Joan Baez, Gloria Steinem, and Susan B. Anthony.

The LGBTQ community has made significant progress in the fight for equality. Did you expect to see this in your lifetime?

Yes. The past has been filled with many struggles, and we have had to find our

way along a long dirt path, but now we have built a yellow brick road leading to a future full of hope, opportunity, and equality.

Given the current political climate, are you concerned about the possible loss of rights for the LGBTQ community?

The current political climate can very well pose a threat to our equality and rights, but we must stay strong and vigilant. We are not losers. We are all heroes and we will not surrender to the injustices of society, even if we have to stand alone for what we believe in.

Best year of your life?

Oh, I would say my 20s were the best times. I was brazen, carefree, radical, and spontaneous. I took off for two months with two friends in our hippie van and camped cross-country, having no set destinations. I backpacked with a friend in Europe for several weeks with only a book in hand, Europe on $5 a Day. Got in my van and camped however and whenever I wanted, especially throughout New England. It was just a time of freedom, non-commitment, and transition.

What advice would you give to the younger LGBTQ community?

Never give up on yourself. Your life is as important and meaningful as that of anyone else around you. Give it all you have, and pursue your goals as every one of us makes a difference in this world.

What are you most thankful for?

Today, and every day. Living in the moment is what is most important to me. The past I cannot change, the future holds many unknowns, but the moment is where we have choices to create the most of our life. There is a quote from Lao Tzu, “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.”

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Dave and Sally McBride: PFLAG on Adrenaline

By Brent Mundt Sally McBride set the oven on preheat at 425 degrees to begin Christmas dinner.

She turned around, startled to find her child had followed her downstairs. And her offspring was on a mission.

“I’m transgender.”

Though Sarah McBride had nervously rehearsed this big reveal in her mirror for years, to Sally it seemed so matter-of-fact. That’s because it was, indeed, simply, a matter of fact.

“Our eldest son, Sean, had come out as gay years prior, and Dave and I felt we had an immediate handle on his situation. We had plenty of gay friends and we knew they were happy and led fulfilling lives. But we knew no one who was trans. I was flummoxed. I was scared and I own that,” Sally recalls.

The “G” for gay was a bit of a breeze.

But the “T” for trans was quantum physics. In time, the McBrides would get an A+ nonetheless.

In her blunt, heartbreaking, and heartwarming autobiography, Tomorrow Will Be Different, Sarah McBride describes the Christmas Day drama that ensued. Sally, in shock, ascends the stairs to Dave’s office, where he and third son, Dan, are working. Dave reacts similarly to Sally. They nervously call Sean, and he and his husband, Blake, jump in the car to drive from Manhattan to Delaware, Blake behind the wheel and Sean getting ahead of the information curve. He googles “transgender” like a madman so he can help the woman who is now his sister.

It took the sole straight sibling, Dan, to break the ice. “I’d like to announce that I’m a heterosexual.”

The village that enveloped Sally and Dave in love is one for the history books. Dave recalls, “Our pastor reached out to his predecessor, who knew a transgender woman and her parents. They arranged for us to meet and the fear began melting away almost immediately.”

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asked then-Senator Joe Biden for his autograph. Done. Then, she asked Sally and Dave for a podium, so she could practice political speeches. Done.

Sarah’s involvement in Delaware politics from that very early age landed her in a circle of mutual admiration with the likes of Joe’s son, the late Beau Biden. According to Sally, it’s impossible to credit Beau enough for what he did for Sarah and her family. It is the ultimate embodiment of our straight allies. And here’s where ParentGood kicks in for the Bidens. As Sarah puts it, the vice president raised Beau “…to love without hesitation.” Just grab a hanky and read the book.

No one remembers who turned the oven off that Christmas day. But after plenty of discussions and research, not to mention time to absorb the situation, Dave and Sally defied the cliché that if the heat’s too hot, get out of the kitchen.

They did the opposite. Soon, they went from their house in Wilmington to the State House in Dover to testify for Sarah’s right to be Sarah.

Who in the world knew back then that in 2016 Joe Biden would be backstage at the Democratic National Convention as the sitting vice president when Sarah McBride would take the real podium as the first transgender American to speak?

With innate talent and outward pride, she took that podium in the packed Freedom Hall in Philadelphia. When Joe had signed his autograph to her way back when, he’d written “Remember me when you’re president.”

And now, Sarah was her full, authentic self.

Taking the stage at the Convention, Sarah first saw her parents under the Delaware banner. Unlike rehearsing solo in a mirror, or gaining love and acceptance from our tiny but mighty state, this time there also were 49 other states. So, for the Democratic delegates from crimson red Alabama to cobalt blue Massachusetts, she delivered a resounding message of equality.

Sarah McBride with her parents, Sally and Dave, before the Seth Meyers Show

Months later, in a bittersweet moment revealed in her book, after Beau Biden’s passing, Sarah saw the vice president at a reunion of White House progressives. It was a goodbye party at the vice president’s residence after the cataclysmic election but before incoming Vice President Pence moved in. Sarah asked Joe Biden to write the foreword to her book and he was delighted to comply.

As that book wraps up, Sarah meets a transgender youngster named Lulu.

Lulu’s mother had sought Sarah out to connect with them. (Give that woman a PhD in ParentGood.) The young girl asks Sarah what her favorite part of being trans is. OMG …out of the mouths of babes! Until then, even our heroine Sarah had focused mainly on survival and her scars from the political battle of the bathroom laws. Sarah smiled, took a deep breath, and answered Lulu: “Meeting people like you!”

Thanks to people like the McBrides and the Bidens, no matter what lemons are tossed at Lulu, her allies will help her make some very sweet lemonade. ▼ Brent is a Cajun transplant from New Orleans who tries his best to make life better for NextGen QueerFolk.

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by Richard J. Rosendall

Our Cruel, Ginned-up Border Crisis America has a home-grown infestation of bigotry

Many of us cried listening to it: an audio memorized her aunt’s phone number spread of fabrications. recording of migrant children crying and insisting she be allowed to call On June 23, former Arkansas for their parents at a U.S. Customs and her. The composure of this brave little governor Mike Huckabee tweeted Border Protection detention facility. girl should shame us into demanding a purported photo of MS-13 gang Obtained by ProPublica, it was played answers regarding those who cannot members with the caption, “Nancy on the House floor by Rep. Ted Lieu provide such information.

Pelosi introduces her campaign (D-Calif.) on June 22. I appreciate his The supremacists are not going committee for the take back of the defiance of the presiding officer. We are to budge. The reason to report on House.” Trump’s claim that Pelosi “came in a pitched battle for truth. their immigrant ancestors is to expose out in favor of MS-13” has been rated as There is no crisis on our southern hypocrisy, not in hopes of an epiphany false by PolitiFact. border except the ripping apart of that will change their hearts and migrant families by our president. minds.

His relentless lies about immiConservative columnist …she memorized her aunt’s phone grants are to inflame his white naAndrew Sullivan urges us to cave: tionalist base, who will not accept “[G]ive him his fucking wall. He number and insisting she be allowed America’s founding creed that we won the election. He is owed are all created equal. this.” Setting aside the likelihood to call her. The composure of this His “zero tolerance” policy, of the wall being a $70 billion which he falsely blamed on Demboondoggle, and evidence that brave little girl should shame us into ocrats, is both cruel and incomthe president was installed by demanding answers regarding those petent. His tweet that immigrants vote suppression and Russian are an infestation carries echoes we owe him nothing. who cannot provide such information. meddling, of Hutus calling Tutsis cockAs long as our constitution roaches during the run-up to the guarantees due process, and Rwandan genocide. a “mighty woman with a torch” Speaking of which, if you don’t stands in New York harbor, we like Holocaust comparisons, don’t take owe liberty and justice to all—including Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who children from their parents while claimAlejandra, a Salvadoran trans activist defended the right of bakers to refuse ing that you’re giving them baths. If you at the Cibola detention center in New service to gay customers, tweeted of don’t like slavery comparisons, don’t tear a Virginia restauranteur who asked Mexico. babies from their mother’s breasts. If you her to leave, “Her actions say far more Another conservative columnist, have a soul, don’t say “Wah wah” like George F. Will, urges “independents and about her than about me. I always do former Trump campaign manager Corey temperate Republicans” to vote against my best to treat people, including those Lewandowski about a girl with Down congressional Republicans in November.

I disagree with, respectfully and will syndrome being taken from her parents.

Will is right. Democratic majorities in continue to do so.” As with her insults Trump’s tribemates, as they imagine Congress are needed to curb 45’s of reporters at White House press themselves, double down in his defense, briefings? destructive impulses. If we fail to ensure even as people across the spectrum a blue wave, we may not get another Trump on June 22 used families of denounce his use of children as chance. ▼ murder victims to slander immigrants, political hostages. Rep. Roger Marshall despite immigrants having a lower crime (R-Kansas) told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes rate than native-born Americans. We Richard J. Rosendall is a writer and activist on June 20, “The number of families should be focusing on home-grown who can be reached at rrosendall@me.com. (or people) that are posing as families terrorists like Dylann Roof, the racist has quadrupled trying to cross our who murdered nine African Americans at borders. So you’re having people who a Bible study class in Charleston in 2015. are doing human trafficking, terrorists, Instead, Trump cherry-picks crimes by and cartel members.” Hayes requested brown people. evidence; Marshall said it was for Hayes On the aforementioned audio, to investigate. amid children crying for “Mami” and While we’re in the gutter, it is high “Papá,” six-year-old Alison Jimena time the media stopped facilitating the Valencia Madrid is heard saying that she Letters 56

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THIS PAGE 1) Rod Cook, Sally Archibald, Charlie Browne, Sondra Arkin, Mark Archibald, Chris Beagle, Mike DeFlavia, Mike Zufall, Robb Mapou, Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina, Nick Adams, Pat Catanzariti, Deb Doricchi, Dee Farris, Niki Nicholson, Stephanie Wingert, Emilie Paternoster, Jana Kamminga, Carla Avery, Terry Wilkerson, Josh Appleman, Chase Angle, Edward Chrzanowski, Talmadge Sykes, John Swift, Rick Perry, Bruce Namerow, and Ron Bowman at The Skivvies at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

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OPPOSITE PAGE 2) Murray Archibald, Larry Richardson, Joe Filipek, Karl Zoric, Mark Pipkin, Kathy Casey, Jean Burgess, Natalie Moss, Evelyn Maurmeyer, Monica Parr, Tony Burns, Diane Scobey, Keith Petrack, Michael Fetchko, Rick Stellhorn, Jen Rubenstein, Annette Stellhorn, Debbie Woods, Leslie Sinclair, Richard Gamble, Lou Fiore, Paul Lindsey, Larry Rosen, Jim Burke, Barb Ralph, David Salie, Mark Bromley, Eric Tipon, and Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Lisa Schlosser at The Skivvies at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. 3) George Rominskie, Al Snyder, Will St. Peter, Michael Gaudioso, Tim Teal, Chris Emery, Jim McGovern, Ed Donahue, Dave Lyons, Jim Goodwill, Rick Hardy, Brendan McNamara, Ed Endean, Kevin McGovern, Charlie Boyle, Rich McDaniel, and Tim Cabrey at Charlie Beissel’s Celebration of Life.

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OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Mark Conheady, Phil Sparrow, Tony Burns, Jim Lobermann, Bob Kabel, Viki Dee, Aileen D, Bobby Hughes, Paulette Lanza, Brian Comroe, Scott Kincaid, George Toma, Devon Cornett, and Marc Chase at Aqua. 2) Dave Lyons, Michael Fishman, Mark Weaver, Phil Goodenough, Ed Major, Louis Lucente, Nick Cearley, Nick Adams, Eric Lesh, Jeff Berry, Chad States, Edward Kuhn, Derek Friday, Mike Lutz, Danny Haile, Chris Meyers, and Cory Rose at Diego’s Hideaway. 3) Jay Kottoff, Mark Matey, Kathy Wiz, Max Dick, Muriel Hogan, Tom Negran, and Marc Anthony Worosilo at Jay and Mark’s Throw Back Thursday Party.

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THIS PAGE 4) Steve Carey, Kevin Berna, Tom Conway, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Lauren Davenport, Ross Radish, Matt Tomasheski, and Toth Weeks at the Canada Day Party at 6 Canal Landing. 5)Lisa Lindsey, Rick Nesmith, Christina Miller, Tim Teal, Lane Deleon, Nick Foley, Andy Doroski, Al Rollins, Melvin Cusizak, and Derek Rose at Purple Parrot. 6) Mark Saunders, Steve Wildasin, Bob Thomian, Keith Walker, Gary Mosser, Eddie Adam, Matthew Kenworthy, Harvey Waltersdorf, and Peg Waltersdorf at Rigby’s. 7) Tony Burns, Nancy Kaiser, Mary McElhone, Jack Suwanlert, George Shevlin, and Paddy Shevlin at Paddy’s Birthday Party. 8) Brook Rose, Ryan Hagood, Jeffrey Kusch, Oscar Trestini, Marvin Miller, and Dan Kyle at Marvin and Dan’s Party for Jeffrey.

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Q Puzzle: Oscar, But Not an Award

Solution on Page 99

ACROSS 1 Rocky Horror Picture Show following, e.g.

5 Cruising areas 9 Suitcases 13 Area east of the Urals 14 Grace, or will to be diplomatic 15 Come out 16 Swarm 17 Tennis stadium in Queens 18 Italian sports car, briefly 19 Actor currently directing and playing the title role in a movie about Oscar 22 Sex-toy batteries 23 One who wears very little clothing 24 Put it in a stallion’s mouth 27 What you must remember, as time goes by 30 Queen bee’s mate 34 From the top 36 Cole Porter’s “___ Gigolo” 37 Transnational money 38 Pictures from the movie about Oscar?

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42 Old Spanish queen 43 Went lickety-split 44 Panache 45 Bad bottom-line news 47 St. of the Cathedral of Hope

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59 Melville novel about a mutiny 60 On top of that 61 Lubricates 63 Avoid premature ejaculation 64 Serengeti sound 65 Kind of child 66 Family diagram 67 Macho man 68 Coming of Age in Samoa author DOWN 1 Roof animal of Tennessee 2 Visitor at lesbianation.com 3 In ___ of 4 Home of the Buccaneers 5 Patrick Stewart’s Enterprise, for one 6 Over and done 7 Masseuse’s target 8 Carell, who played Bobby Riggs in Battle of the Sexes 9 Hairy gay guy, redundantly?

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2 0 Enjoy Stephen Pyles 21 Church leader 24 Gathering places for Gaius Julius 25 Words before water or pursuit 26 Opening for a bopper?

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Aloft by Erica Loustau Follow the birds through three floors of the Biggs impressive collection.

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Deep Inside Hollywood Will Rocketman Downplay Elton John’s Sexuality?

We are somewhat worried. Not too much, not yet, but a little. See, we watched the trailer for Bohemian Rhapsody, the Freddie Mercury biopic coming this fall, and like a lot of queer people, we’re a little anxious that Mercury’s gayness and his death from AIDS will take a backseat to the glory of Queen’s music.

We will, of course, take a seat on this until we actually see the film. But still, now we can’t help being a little nervous by association for Rocketman, the Elton John biopic that finally arrives in theaters in May 2019.

Taron Egerton plays John in the

1970s when his career blew up with albums like Honky Chateau and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, well before John announced his bisexuality, married a woman, then divorced her, and came out as gay in the early 1990s.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher, who stepped in to finish Rhapsody after the firing of Bryan Singer, Rocketman is still pretty firmly under wraps and we’d like to take this opportunity to encourage both movies to add a lot more homosexuality to the final mix.

Unhappy LGBTQ audiences would be a bad response for biopics about LGBTQ heroes, we can all agree. ▼

Supergirl Adds Transgender Character Supergirl, the underrated, progressivelyminded CW series that keeps on rolling in spite of a network change (from CBS) and a ratings slump, will see the arrival of a transgender character in its upcoming fourth season.

Kara Danvers, the reporter identity of Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), will welcome a person named Nia Nal to the newsroom.

All current information suggests that this character will take a leading role in Danvers’ workplace and that the

character will also be a trans woman.

As trans characters slowly make their way into narratives on network TV, it’s beginning to feel like a mini revolution, and each new addition is great news. Of course, casting becomes a flashpoint issue for trans characters, and we’re hoping that actual trans actors are the only people being considered. Why not let the cis male actors who want to stretch go find a different way to accomplish their goals? It’s simply time. ▼

Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro Will Be First Ladies “Jennifer Aniston is very attractive…and I was just like, hey, how about…we’re married,” says lesbian comic Tig Notaro (One Mississippi). And now they are.

Or will be on film, anyway. The premise—one that Aniston agreed to based on nothing more than a pitch—is part of an in-progress script called First Ladies, and it involves Aniston as the first woman president and Notaro as her wife.

It came about when Notaro and her real-life wife and screenwriting partner Stephanie Allynne joked with each other about running for office.

Then it became an idea for a movie, and then Jennifer Aniston said yes, and then Will Ferrell jumped on board, too. This is not the normal way projects come to life in Hollywood, but Notaro is on a roll and if she’s given the chance to do it her way, very funny material happens. This one could take a couple years to see movie screens, but it’s a reason to keep on living. ▼ Writer Romeo San Vicente adds a lot of homosexuality to everything he touches.

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Amandla Stenberg Talks ‘Salty’ Reshoots for The Hate U Give A film about systemic racism fires a cast member for racism. You can’t make up this stuff, and it happened recently to the film adaptation of Angie Thomas’s National Book Award-finalist YA novel, The Hate U Give. The story of a young girl (Amandla Stenberg) who witnesses a close friend’s murder by police, and who then gravitates toward the Black Lives Matter movement, the film from George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food) was in the can when it came to light that supporting actor Kian Lawley, a YouTube star, had posted videos with racist language. He was fired and replaced with Riverdale’s Archie, K.J. Apa. Stenberg—who identifies as pansexual, non-binary, and prefers the pronoun “they,”—was, in their own words, “salty” (for readers who don’t keep up with young people’s slang, it means angry or agitated, you’re welcome) during reshoots, but says it improved their performance. Slated for later this year, the drama also stars Anthony Mackie, Regina Hall, Common, Issa Rae and Grimm star Russell Hornsby. ▼

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OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Pinkie Parcels, Joe Chiappa, Tom Relton, John Williams, Bob Parcels, Ted Mason, Susan Farnandis, Rob Freeman, Tom White, Ted Becker, Joe Stewart, Mauri Paipel, Elsa Paipel, David Button, Tricia Massella, Horst Boehlendorf, Alexis McKenzie, Markus Claes, Concepcion Elbcaz. Lola Acosta, Gretchen Richardson, Edith Palmer, and John Francis Flynn at Horst’s Birthday Party for Markus. 2) Jane Weiner, Nick Leffler, Rich Norcross, Ronal Garcia, Padraic Glenn, Hugh Fuller, Mat Gulick, and Jeff Raver at Iguana Grill.

3) Jeff Smith, Tony DiMichele, Mit Patel, Linda Wallace, and Ken Bokler at Dos Locos. 4) Sam Profeta, Marcia DeWitt, and Henry DeWitt at Sam’s Summer Cocktail Party.

THIS PAGE 5) Sandy Sullivan, Sharon Miken, Janece Hausch, DJ Jones, Lorie Seaman, Dawn Henderson, Jill Fitzcharles, Sue Wilson, Sue Reinagel, Beth Bozman, Jan Tricarico, Susan Tobin, Cathy Martinson, Ginny Hughes, Marilyn Miller, Claire McCracken, Donna Dolce, Jennifer Leonard, Kim King, Nancy Mathis, Peg Ryan, Mary Murdoch, Linda Holmgren, Helen Bartus, and Carol LaBruno at CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf League. 6) Jeanine O’Donnell, David Button, Nicole Morris, Wes Paulson, Chris Berg, Rick Tedrick, Fred Mitzner, Laura Mason, Edward Chrzanowski, Kathy Davison, Carl Schloegel, and Ruth Dickerson at the Opening of Rocky Horror at Clear Space Theatre.

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Out &About More Lesbian Content Please

I was in college when I discovered The Indigo Girls. In many ways, the songs of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers formed the soundtrack that mapped those years of my life, and I remain a fan, buying every new album they release.

Not long after, I first heard k.d. lang—still a closeted country singer, but I’d never heard a voice more gorgeous. I discovered Lea DeLaria next; I loved her as a raunchy comic, but was absolutely floored the first time I heard her singing jazz standards with a threepiece combo. Seriously, if you only know Lea as Big Boo on Orange is the New Black, find her recorded music (start with “Play It Cool,” if you can) and thank me later.

Therefore, it came as no surprise when my friends Matt and Kyle came across some free tickets to see Melissa Etheridge perform with the National Symphony Orchestra a few weeks ago, that they thought of me. More than most of the gay men they knew, I was a fan of lesbian content.

That phrase—“lesbian content”—is a recurring Throughout the show theme in the most recent she tells stories of being work by Australian comic Hannah Gadsby. The mistaken for a man. She show is called Nanette, and it was filmed at the wears an androgynous Sydney Opera House. I outfit: pants, blazer, and saw a clip on Facebook the other day (a very t-shirt. Her hair is short, funny bit about Vincent and she wears big glasses. van Gogh, mental illness, creative genius, and antidepressants, believe it or not) and it looked right up my alley. And it was. I watched it on Netflix that evening, and it was unlike any single piece of standup comedy I’ve ever seen in my life.

Early in the show, Gadsby recalls being stopped immediately after a set by a fan who had some feedback for her: not enough “lesbian content,” said this particular audience member. With expert timing, Gadsby allows us to feel how awkward it must have been to hear this, then simply states, “Um, I was on stage the entire time.”

That joke lands well, mostly due to Gadsby’s appearance. Throughout the show she tells stories of being mistaken for a man.

She wears an androgynous outfit: pants, blazer, and t-shirt. Her hair is short, and she wears big glasses. Do people still say “soft butch”? If so, that’s the look…you get it.

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growing up gay on the tiny island of Tasmania, coming out to her mother, majoring in art history, not coming out to her grandmother, and most of the jokes land perfectly. She’s a gifted comic, better known in Australia than she is in the Northern Hemisphere, although that might change very soon.

Though we might have discovered her a bit too late. At several points throughout Nanette, Gadsby says she’s going to quit comedy altogether. “Not just now,” she jokes, and the audience laughs. But eventually, she tells us why she’s quitting. It has to do with the anatomy of a joke, which she explains has two parts: a set-up and a punchline. A story, on the other hand, has three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an end. Comics never really tell the end of their stories, she explains, and adds—in what will be an oftrepeated line in her show—“I’ve got to tell my story properly.”

And then…she does. She tells the whole story: beginning, middle, and end. The show, frankly, stops being funny when she evolves from comedian to storyteller—but I hope I’ve not discouraged you from watching. Because what she accomplishes as a storyteller is riveting.

Hannah Gadsby is amusing as a comic— very good at writing funny jokes and telling them with expert timing. But she’s devastating when she lays her soul bare in an enormous theatre or now—through the medium of streaming television—to anyone who will listen.

I laughed and chuckled often during the first half of her show. By the time the show was over, I was weeping. And in between, I learned quite a bit about Van Gogh, cubism, and why you cannot separate the artist from the art.

And, of course, there’s lots of “lesbian content.” In fact, it’s her queer story that she needs to tell “properly.” And while I would recommend this show to anyone, it’s her queer audience that really needs to hear it. Toward the very end of Nanette, she even sounds like a frightened child when she admits, “What I would have done to have heard a story like mine…to have felt less alone.” ▼ Eric Peterson is a diversity and inclusion educator living in Washington D.C. and co-host of a weekly podcast about pop culture. Visit him at poperationroom.com.

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Renaissance

by Doug Yetter

When I mention the word Renaissance, what comes to mind? The works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael?

The hotel you like in Atlanta? Eating a turkey leg while surrounded by hairy men in kilts and women in tight blouses leaving nothing to the imagination?

Your Uncle Fred, who everyone called “a true Renaissance Man,” though you always thought that was code for “Uncle Fred is gay.”

Well, I think of all of those, and I’ll throw in the poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay (though she used the alternate spelling Renascence) as it served as the text for one of my first choral compositions.

But today it means the rehab center my mother-in-law will call home for the next several weeks. It’s a fitting term for a place in which you experience a re-birth, though it’s more likely she will be the cause of massive resignations in the staff.

As we all soldier through the summer, I encourage you to enjoy a little renaissance in your own life. Go ahead and enjoy that extravagant meal and a cocktail (or seven), then stroll through an art gallery, sit and listen to a fantastic concert, take in a show, sign up for a pottery class, or dabble in philately.

Look it up, it’s not as dirty as it sounds.

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Photo: Leah Beach, Delaware Division of the Arts 2018 Award Winner | Global Dementia Project

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS CAMP Rehoboth Gallery Continues Art Exhibitions Throughout Summer Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Receptions Delaware Division of the Arts 2018 Award Winners at CAMP Rehoboth, August 3 - 26 Becoming a Delaware Division of the Arts 2018 Award Winner is no small feat. Each year, the Delaware Division of the Arts recognizes artists for their outstanding quality of work and provides monetary awards.

Individual Artist Fellows are publicly acknowledged and benefit from the additional exposure to their work.

This year, the work of 124 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, and visual artists were reviewed, considering both demonstrated creativity and skill in their art form. 17 artists were selected for Fellowships.

During the fellowship year, recipients are required to showcase their work in a public exhibit or performance in Delaware, and in August, they will appear at CAMP Rehoboth.

Local photographer Leah Beach

is one of the Award Winners. Leah is out to make her impact on the world through the power of photography.

She is passionate about human rights and determined to effect social change—and people’s perspectives— through photography. Leah’s work documents the global issues of dementia, malnutrition, and women’s empowerment in developing countries.

She shows challenging subject matter in an honest light, focusing not only on trouble and anguish but also showing the resilience that her subjects radiate as they meet their challenges.

The work by these talented artists includes a wide variety of art forms— paintings, 3-D, choreography, music, the written word, and more. Even a blacksmith who’s forged fashion sculpture will amaze you. Mark your calendars now for Thursday, August 9, (5:30-7:30p.m.) for the Award Winner’s Reception. ▼

arts+entertainment Light & Music , Vincent Hughes and Yvonne Frankis, through July 31 Our July exhibit in the CAMP Rehoboth Gallery is Light & Music, featuring the work of two popular community artists— Vincent Hughes and Yvonne Frankis— who have joined forces to explore this theme.

Speaking about this body of work, Vincent Hughes says, “In Standing, Seaside, I’d hoped to capture the dramatic highlights and dark shadows cast by bright sunlight as it moves over the model’s torso. Not only does the direct light create a bright radiance, it also intensifies the various colors—even in the shadows—defining his physique.

With a minimum of strokes, I wished to convey a sense of spontaneity and movement—of how the light illuminates and influences the subject, making the ordinary extraordinarily rich in color.”

Yvonne Frankis explains, “two of my favorite things in life are music and art.

Although I’ve been painting since I was nine years old, it was about five years ago that I realized every time I painted, I had to have the ‘right’ soundtrack while I worked. My huge love of music had influenced me all along, but now I know each song I love has a painting attached in my mind!”

Make sure that you stop by this month to see how these artists each have been inspired by light and music. ▼ Umbrella Boy, Painting by Rod Cook at the Back Porch.

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Rehoboth (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-5620; camprehoboth.com) offers another “don’t miss” event—The Gay Men’s Chorus of D.C.’s Cabaret: It Takes Two!—July 14 (5 & 8 p.m.) right here at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

Clear Space Theatre Company (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2270; ClearSpaceTheatre.org) has their summer repertory season: Footloose, Mary Poppins, and The Rocky Horror Show (Monday-Saturday), the Delaware Comedy Theatre’s postshow The Late-R Night Show (July 7 & 14, 10 p.m), their Summer Children’s Theatre (11 a.m., Saturdays), or sign up your “star of tomorrow” for one of their outstanding summer camps. The everpopular Well-Strung Quartet takes the stage August 5.

Freeman Stage (31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville; 800-840-9227; freemanstage.org) is an open-air venue offering a fantastic mix of shows: July 19: Mary Poppins (Clear Space); July 20: The Celtic Tenors; July 21: Remember When Rock Was Young (Elton John Tribute); July 23: Pat Benatar with Rick Springfield; July 24: Straight No Chaser; July 25: Gov’t Mule; July 26: Matisyahu; July 27: Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute); July 28: Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Possum Point Players (441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown; 302-856-4560; possumpointplayers.org) is on summer hiatus for their Main Stage shows, but has two summer camps!

Premier Centre for the Arts at Milton Theater (110 Union Street, Milton; 302-684-3038; miltontheatre.com) has something for everyone on their calendar! July 13: Simply Streisand; July 14: Kick It Out—A Heart tribute; July 19: The Big Lebowski; July 20: Not Fade Away—Buddy Holly tribute; July 21: Holly Faris with Joan Rivers and Friends; July 27: Roo Brown and Joe Holt; July 28: The Johnny Cash Experience by Terry Lee Goffee.

Rehoboth Beach Bandstand (Rehoboth Avenue & the Atlantic Ocean; 302-6442288; rehobothbandstand.com) celebrates their 56th season—July 13: SoHo Down; July 14: Billy Price Band; July 15: Still Surfin’; July 20: Fast Forward 80s; July 21: Gringo Jingo; July 22: The 1974; July 27: Lower Case Blues; July 28: Vinyl Shockley; July 29: Clifford Keith Band.

All concerts begin at 8 p.m.

Rehoboth Beach Film Society (17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes), 302-313-4032; rehobothfilm.com) screens the best new Independent films at their Cinema Art Theatre. Check their website for updates and show times.

Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre (in residence at Epworth UMC; 19285 Holland Glade Rd.; 302-227-6766; rehobothchildrenstheatre@gmail.com) has Cinderella, Androcles and the Lion, and Aladdin. Their weekly Theatre and Film/TV camps run through August 24.

Second Street Players (2 South Walnut Street, Milford; 302-422-0220/800838-3006; secondstreetplayers.com) present a wonderful production of the musical Shrek—July 13-22. Directed by John Moller.

Stango Park Concerts (Kings Highway, next to the Lewes Library) offers FREE concerts every Tuesday: July 17: Glass Onion; July 24: Vinyl Shockley; July 31: British Invasion Experience. Bring a chair!

VISUAL ARTS Abraxas Studio of Art (515 Federal Street, Lewes; 302-645-9119; abraxasart. com) features the oil portraits and landscape paintings of Abraxas and his own style of illuminated reality.

Anna Hazzard Museum (17 Christian Street, 302-226-1119) is a captivating look at the early history of Rehoboth Beach as a religious retreat.

The museum is housed in one of the original “tent” houses from Rehoboth’s 1870s camp-meeting era and is named for former owner and civic leader, Anna Hazzard.

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arts+entertainment Heidi Lowe Gallery (328 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-2279203; heidilowejewelry.com) has beautiful and unique hand-made pieces (including wedding rings!) and offers classes in jewelry making.

Painting by Beth Cartland at Gallery 50.

The Brush Factory on Kings (830 Kings Highway, Lewes; 302-745-2229; Facebook@ brushlewes) an artist/craft co-op: furniture, art, clothing, antiques, sea glass, decoys, vintage garden, books, home goods, candles, herbs and more.

CAMP Rehoboth Gallery (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-5620; camprehoboth.com) features Light & Music—works by Vincent Hughes and Yvonne Frankis (through July 31); Delaware Division of the Arts 2018 Award Winners at CAMP Rehoboth, (August 3-26), Award Winners’ Reception, Thursday, August 9 (5:307:30 p.m.).

Cape Artists Gallery (110 W. 3rd Street, Lewes; 302-644-7733) represents two dozen artists, with much of their work focusing on beach scenes.

Delaware Art Gallery (239 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-853-5099; kevinfleming.com) offers new and classic Delaware photographs by Kevin Fleming.

Gallery 50 Contemporary Art & Frame Shop (50 A-B Wilmington Avenue; 302227-2050; gallery50art.com) features a variety of artworks in painting, jewelry, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, mobiles, as well as special events.

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Painting With a Twist (17723 Coastal Highway; 302-3135769; paintingwithatwist. com/lewes/) offers painting classes and “pARTies” for all occasions.Visit their website for details.

Peninsula Gallery (520 E. Savannah Road, Lewes; 302-645-0551; peninsula-gallery.com) is currently showing Use Your Imagination—6 artists explore the world of contemporary abstract and abstract expressionism—through July 29.

Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres; 302-227-8408; rehobothartleague.org) has a fantastic schedule of classes—pottery to pen and ink technique to jewelry making…something for everyone. Current exhibitions: Preservation Matters—over 700 pieces in RAL’s Permanent Collection, and the conservation efforts to maintain the collection—in Painting by Megan Burak, Rehoboth Art League.

the Marcia and Henry DeWitt Gallery (through September 6); Balancing Acts: Works by the Winner of the 2017 Members’ Fine Art Exhibition, Susan Frey—through July 22 in the Ventures Gallery; Femme Fatale: Works by Megan Burak—through July 22 in the Homestead Gallery; 45th Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition: through July 22 in the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries; The 45th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show is August 4-5 & 11-12 and not to be missed.

Check their website for a complete schedule of exhibits, salons, gallery talks, and summer camps.

Rehoboth Beach Museum (511 Rehoboth Avenue at the Canal, 302-227-7310; rehobothbeachmuseum. org) is currently closed for renovations to their second floor and revamping of the permanent collection exhibits, but reopens soon!

They still have some great walking tours of the area and fascinating lectures.

The Bach Porch Café (59 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-3674) presents New Work 2018 by Rodney Cook, July 19 - August 16. Reception with the Artist, Sunday, July 22 (4-6 p.m.) rodcook.us The Studio on 24 (20231 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes; 302-644-4424; thestudioon24.com) is open during the summer by appointment only with owner and artisan Deb Appleby’s custom made glassware.

Tideline Gallery (146 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-4444; tidelinegallery.com) offers unique gifts, jewelry, pottery, and art glass.

Pottery by Jeff Watson, Rehoboth Art League, photo by Greg Staley.

Ward Ellinger Gallery (CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard, 39 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2710) features art in different mediums by abstract expressionist Ward Ellinger and Sondra N. Arkin.

Zwaanendael Museum (102 Kings Highway, Lewes; 302-645-1148) commemorates Delaware’s first European colony, established by the Dutch in 1631, and serves as a showcase for the Lewes area’s maritime, military, and social history. ▼ Doug is the Artistic and Musical Director for CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, Director of Music Ministries at Epworth UMC, and co-founder and Artistic Director emeritus of the Clear Space Theater Company. Contact Doug at dougyetter@gmail.com if you want to add your events to the calendar. Check out CAMP Arts on our website at camprehoboth. com for links to all the listed theatres, galleries and museums

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.

SUN-THUR MONDAYS July 16 TORI SCOTT PAMALA STANLEY Join us from 6-8:30 pm with the world renowned singing sensation Pamala Stanley.

SUNDAYS BRUNCH

10 am – 2 pm Rehoboth’s best brunch with our signature Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas.

FRIDAYS

SPOTLIGHT SHOW

9:45 pm No Cover.

The Blue Moon cast as their favorite music divas.

SATURDAYS 9:30 pm No Cover. All live show by the Blue Moon cast of celebrity impersonators.

SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB No Cover.

Rehoboth’s best music and video experience.

SUNDAYS GAMES WITH MAGNOLIA

9:30 pm No Cover. A weekly game show hosted by the crazy Magnolia Applebottom.

9:30 pm Tori returns to the Blue Moon with a shameless musical journey of slurred autobiographical stories (and songs written by other people). Join this “soul baring singer and sharp comedian,” direct from sell-out performances around the world as she celebrates poor life choices and an unconditional love of vodka to the music of Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Miley Cyrus and more. Hailed as “the Bette Midler of the New Millennium” by Provincetown Magazine. Tori is joined

by Nate Buccieri on the piano. $25 per person

July 23

ANNE STEELE

9:30 pm Anne is returning to Blue Moon with her new show, Welcome To The Big Top. Anne will lead you through the three ring circus of her life with intimate stories from her past and present mixed with songs ranging from the 80’s to today. Anne is known for weaving hilarious stories into a set list ranging from high energy belting dance numbers to blow the roof off ballads.

TAnne will be joined on stage by her Strongman Musical Director, Nate Buccieri and you don’t wanna miss this act! $25 per person

TUESDAYS BINGO 9:30 pm No Cover.

The Blue Moon Diva show you their balls with old fashion Bingo.

WEDNESDAYS SHOWCASE SHOW 9:30 pm No Cover.

A new show every week with your host Mona Lotts, showcasing the best talent available in the beach area.

THURS.

KARAOKE

WITH THE BLUE MOON DIVAS 9:30 pm No Cover. The best karaoke in town with the ladies of the Blue Moon.

Check out our website to see a complete listing of entertainment!

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BOOKED SOLID Blame It On Bianca Del Rio: The Expert on Nothing with an Opinion on Everything

by Bianca Del Rio c.2018, Dey Street Books, $21.99/$26.99 Canada, 272 pages

You have no rope left.

You were at the end of yours last week, and you need help. Advice. Tell-me-what-todo direction. Even a little hint Image courtesy of Dey Street Books would be great, and you just might find it in Blame It On Bianca Del Rio, by Bianca Del Rio. Or not. Then again, Del Rio adamantly says that she gives “better advice than Dr. Phil” because what she espouses is based on “years and years of insightful prying and corrosive gossip.…” That’s what this “literary goldmine” is based on, but Del Rio cautions that she changed names and circumstances as she wrote this book. In other words, even if you see your name here, it’s not all about you.

Some of the problems here may be yours, though, and Del Rio offers “help”— first on health and grooming. This includes bad smells and what to do about them, rocking a bald look, dealing with serious illness, preparing yourself for a loved-one’s death, and looking one’s best (or lowering one’s standards).

This book wouldn’t be complete without Del Rio’s guidance on sex and relationships. She has a lot to say about LBD (Lesbian Bed Death), coming out as gay to your girlfriend of four years, how many cats a queen can have before crossing the line, and what to do about a terrible mother-in-law.

There’s “advice” here on how to deal with neighbors who

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don’t like you, and neighbors you like a little too much. Find out what Del Rio says about unknown paternity and how to avoid the same situation in the future. Get help on dealing with homophobia, parents who are overly supportive, bad Grandmas, and other family matters. Learn how to turn down an invitation, how to read an invitation, and how to be rude-not-rude.

Finally, find out what it’s like to be famous, fabulous, and fabulously famous. In a rush of snark and a long answer, Del Rio tells all.…

In case you hadn’t already figured it out—whether you are familiar with author Bianca Del Rio or not, whether you know her work or don’t—you need to know that there’s not one single thing about Blame It On Bianca Del Rio that’s PC. Nope. In fact, there may actually be parts of this book that could be downright insulting.

Contrary to what you were told in grade school, however, there are some books that need to be judged by their covers and this one is a good example. With one look, you should know what you’re getting yourself into, and a good insult is half the appeal of what you’ll have once you’re there. Mixed in with that is the occasional usable nugget, a lot of “you-go-girl!” empowerment, blunt MYOBiz answers to authentically sticky problems, and fall-down screaming-hysterical laughs hidden in the snarkiest of comments.

Blame It on Bianca Del Rio absolutely does not belong on the shelf with other Agony Aunt tomes. Get it, and it might not even need a shelf at all because you’ll want it close, all tied up in fun. ▼ Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was three years old and never goes anywhere without a book. Always Overbooked, she lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 15,000 books.

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OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Robert McCullogh, Tom Collins, Michael Morrison, David Hagelin, Jeff McGuire, Jason Fauth, Bill Quinn, Lewis Renoll, Bill Graff, Larry Ziegler, Jeff Schuck, Scott Ennis, Marilyn Pitts, Scott Burdette, David Scuccimarra, Dot Scuccimarra, Neil Frock, and Bob Harrison at Lewis’ Purple Party.

2) Leslie Sinclair, Debbie Woods, Chris Beagle, Mike DeFlavia, Judy Rosenstein, Mark Archibald, Elva Weininger, Vicki Martina, Nancy Hewish, Renata Price, Yona Zucker, Dagmar Henney, Alan Henney, Dana Luigard, and Jerry Garmany at Yona and Renata’s Art Reception at CAMP Rehoboth. 3) Phillip Westry, Michael DeStefano, Davey Speight, and Erik Schultz at The Pond. 4) Ryan Chatterjee, Eric Pope, Rich Norcross, Nick Leffler, Matt D’Amico, and Scott Brinitzer at Poodle Beach.

THIS PAGE 5) Christian Oyelewu, Angela Oyelewu, and Angelica Oyelewu with Pete at CAMP Rehoboth. 6) Cliff Waters, Patrick Gallagher, Meghan Gardner, Pamala Stanley, Holly Lane, Dominic Mannello, Hunter Lane, Ryan Byrne, Kolten Bell, Erin Damers, Andrew Cuccaro, Etta Grover, Mike McGraw, Miss Richfield 1981, Bob Mahoney, Max Dick, Katie Hotaling, Ed Miller, Roxy Overbrooke, Magnolia Applebottom, Donette Love, Tricia Pastor, Jared Manlove, Jimmy Mavrikes, Michael Windsor, Tom Ducham, Scott Smith, Don Vaughan, BJ Payton, Stefan Prokopczyak, Ed Gmoch, Jim Lobermann, and Phil Sparrow at Blue Moon.

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All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church

18 Olive Avenue Rehoboth Beach (302) 227-7202 SUNDAY SERVICES 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Parish Hall

WELCOMES YOU!

St. George’s Chapel, Rt. 23 - 20274 Beaver Dam Rd., Harbeson at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Service • 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Healing

A friendly and fully inclusive parish. www.allsaintsandstgeorges.org

Seaside Jewish Community an unaffiliated, egalitarian congregation

18970 Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, Delaware www.seasidejewishcommunity.com 302-226-8977 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1472, Rehoboth, DE 19971

Shabbat services, 7:30 pm first Fridays; 10 am third Saturdays.

Weekly summer services. Holiday services.

Educational programs, social events, school.

First Street • 4 blocks south of Rehoboth Avenue 302-227-2109

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

(Summer 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.)

We invite you to make us your church family!

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If you need a referral for a doctor, lawyer, spiritual advisor, or just a place to hang out, call CAMP Rehoboth at 302-227-5620.

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EXPERIENCE SOMETHING NEW at the Milton Theatre!

JULY 19 - THE BIG LEBOWSKI presented by Revival House Theatre | 7PM JULY 26 - Transcendental Jam Session KIRTAN | 6PM JULY 27 - ROO BROWN & JOE HOLT | 8PM JULY 28 - JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE with Terry Lee Goffee | 8PM AUGUST 3 - DELAWARE COMEDY THEATRE 8PM AUGUST 4 - BEATLEMANIA NOW! | 3PM & 8PM AUGUST 9 - CONOR FILICKO with Flick Jamz 8PM AUGUST 11 - PEEK-A-BOO REVUE | 8PM AUGUST 17 & 18 - THE CALAMARI SISTERS | 8PM

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CAMPDates SUNDAYS

• Alcoholics Anon. Open Discussion.

CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 9 am.

• Brunch w/Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 10 am. 302-227-6515 • 3rd Sunday. Drag Brunch. Goolee’s Grille, 11 S. 1st St. 1-3 pm. 302-227-7653 • 4th Sunday. Healing Circle. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 5 pm.

• Ed Mills. Rigby’s Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-6080 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • Last Sunday of each month. TransSocial of Delaware. Metropolitan Community Church, 19369 Plantations Rd., Lewes.

7 pm. Visit meetup.com/RehobothTransLiance • Games w/Magnolia. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515 • The Birdcage Bad Girls Drag Show.

Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 10 pm. 302-226-1139

MONDAYS

• Insight Meditation. St. Peters, Mulberry St, Lewes. 4 pm. 302-644-2514 • Matthew Kenworthy. Rigby’s Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-6080 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • Pass the Mic Night w/John Flynn.

Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. 7 pm. 302-212-5355

TUESDAYS

• Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • 2nd Tuesday. PFLAG. Lewes Library, 111 Adams St. 6 pm. pflagrehobothbeach@ gmail.com.

• 3rd Tuesday. Kent County LGBT Dover Support and Social Group. Christ Episcopal Church, 523 South State St., Dover. 7 pm. lgbtdover_kent@yahoo.com • Young People AA. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 8 pm.

• Bingo w/the Blue Moon Divas. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515

WEDNESDAYS

• John Flynn. Shorebreak Lodge, A Restaurant. 10 Wilmington Ave. 5 pm.

302-227-1007 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • 2nd Wednesday. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Metropolitan Community Church, 19369 Plantations Rd., Lewes.

6:30 pm. 302-227-5620 • Alt. Wednesdays. Men’s Discussion Group.

Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd. 7 pm. 302-227-5620

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JULY 13 – JULY 29

• Karaoke. Rigby’s Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Showcase w/Mona Lotts. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515

• The Late-R Night Show w/the Delaware Comedy Theatre. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 10 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets

THURSDAYS

JULY 14

• Alcoholics Anon. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 12 noon. 302-856-6452 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • John Flynn w/Holly Lane. Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave. 6:30 pm. 302-227-8100 • SLAA/SAA Meeting. All Saints Church Hall, Lower Level, 18 Olive Ave. 7:30 pm.

302-745-7929 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • Karaoke with the Blue Moon Divas.

Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm.

302-227-6515

FRIDAYS

• 1st Friday. FURst Friday Bear Happy Hour.

The Pond, 3 S. First St. 302-227-2234 • John Flynn. Shorebreak Lodge, A Restaurant. 10 Wilmington Ave. 5 pm.

302-227-1007 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • Gear It UP Fridays. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023 • Spotlight Show. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:45 pm. 302-227-6515

SATURDAYS

• 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Women’s Coffee Talk.

CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 10 am. 302-227-5620 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • ManDance. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023 • Legends. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515 • Divas of the Sea. The Swell, 37385 Rehoboth Ave. Ext. 10:30 pm.

302-227-9355

JULY 13 • Footloose. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets • Simply Streisand. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-684-3038. 8 pm.

Tickets: miltontheatre.com • Tom Wilson Weinberg in Please Listen Closely as my Menu has Changed. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Balt. Ave. 8 pm. $25 pp. Tickets: camprehoboth.com

• Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market. George H.P. Smith Park, Lewes 8 am - 12 pm.

302-644-1436 • Gay Men’s Chorus Cabaret presents It Takes Two! CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 5 pm & 8 pm. $25 pp. Tickets: camprehoboth.com • Footloose. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets • The Late-R Night Show. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270.

10 pm. Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/ buy-tickets • Kick It Out—Heart Tribute. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-684-3038. 8 pm.

Tickets: miltontheatre.com

JULY 16 • Footloose. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets • Tori Scott. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-6515. 9:30 pm. $25 pp.

JULY 17 • Footloose. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets

JULY 18 • Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market.

Crooked Hammock, Lewes 8 am - 11 am.

302-644-1436 • Mary Poppins. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets

• Joan Rivers and Friends. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-684-3038. 8 pm.

Tickets: miltontheatre.com

JULY 23 • The Rocky Horror Show. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270.

7:30 pm. Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/ buy-tickets • Anne Steele. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-6515. $25 pp. 9:30 pm.

JULY 24 • The Rocky Horror Show. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270.

7:30 pm. Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/ buy-tickets

JULY 25 • Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market. Crooked Hammock, Lewes 8-11 am. 302-644-1436 • Footloose. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets

JULY 26 • Grief Support Group. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 3 pm. 302-754-1954 or kevin@kevinblisscoaching.com • Happy Hour with Your Dog! DHA Rehoboth Adoption Center, 18675 Coastal Hwy. 5 – 7 pm.

• Transcendental Jam Session w/Kirtan.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-6843038. 6 pm. Tickets: miltontheatre.com • Footloose. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets

JULY 27

• Mary Poppins. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 7:30 pm.

Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/buy-tickets JULY 19 • Roo Brown & Joe Holt. Milton Theatre, • The Big Lebowski. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-684-3038. 8 pm.

110 Union St. 302-684-3038. 7 pm. Tickets: Tickets: miltontheatre.com miltontheatre.com

JULY 20 • The Rocky Horror Show. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270.

7:30 pm. Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/ buy-tickets • Not Fade Away—Buddy Holly Tribute.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-6843038. 8 pm. Tickets: miltontheatre.com

JULY 21 • Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market. George H.P. Smith Park, Lewes 8 am - 12 pm.

302-644-1436 • Happy Hour with Your Dog! Purple Parrot Biergarten, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 4 - 7 pm.

• The Rocky Horror Show. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270.

7:30 pm. Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/ buy-tickets

JULY 28

• Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market. George H.P. Smith Park, Lewes 8 am - 12 pm.

302-644-1436 • Mary Poppins. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. 302-227-2270. 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org/ buy-tickets

JULY 29 • Sol Knopf, Ed Shockley, Keith Mack, Cliff Hillis. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 302-684-3038. 7:30 pm. Tickets: miltontheatre.com

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AD INDEX Accent On Travel................................................ 27 AG Renovations .................................................85 AIDS Walk Delaware........................................... 79 Allen Jarmon, Realtor..........................................71 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group...............45 Atlantic Jewelry ..................................................17 Back Porch Café................................................. 44 Bad Hair Day......................................................99 Beach Cuts Hair Salon........................................85 Beagle Real Estate Group..................................54 Beebe Healthcare...............................................41 Beebe Healthcare Career Opportunities........... 67 Biggs Museum....................................................68 Blue Moon .........................................................89 Breakthru Beverage........................................... 47 Café Azafran....................................................... 76 Café Papillon......................................................50 CAMP Rehoboth AIDS Walk Team......................85 CAMP Rehoboth Annual Premier Sponsors......... 7 CAMP Rehoboth Bachelor Auction ..................... 11 CAMP Rehoboth Beach Guide Business Partners...............................................................21 CAMP Rehoboth Block Party ............................. 97 CAMP Rehoboth Broga Yoga...............................19 CAMP Rehoboth Families...................................50 CAMP Rehoboth Grief Counseling................... 100 CAMP Rehoboth Letters Subscription................64 CAMP Rehoboth Membership............................30 CAMP Rehoboth Mental Health........................ 100

CAMP Rehoboth Trans Discussion................... 100 CAMP Rehoboth Volunteer Opportunities .........36 CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf........................ 100 CAMPSafe........................................................... 57 Clear Space Theatre ...........................................19 Community Pride Financial Advisors.................. 73 Country Lawn Care.............................................58 County Bank.......................................................66 Delaware Art Museum........................................99 Delaware Division of the Arts............................. 57 Delaware Humane Association..........................64 Delaware Pride Festival.....................................95 Dos Locos........................................................... 72 Eric Atkins, Realtor.............................................45 Fuqua, Willard, Stevens & Schab, PA.................20 Gary Glass for Commissioner............................. 73 Gay Games - Paris 2018.................................... 101 Gay Men’s Chorus.............................................. 37 Gay Men’s Group................................................ 74 Gay Women of Rehoboth Meet-Up....................54 General Dentistry ..............................................85 Go Fish/Go Brit................................................... 76 God’s Greyts Senior Greyhounds.......................54 Gregory Meyers Hair Studio...............................20 HIV Testing......................................................... 74 Houses Of Worship.............................................94 Iguana Grill.........................................................49 Immanuel Shelter............................................. 102 Jack Lingo, Realtor.............................................65

Java Jukebox ..................................................... 44 John Black - Bill Peiffer, Realtors ...................... 34 Jolly Trolley........................................................50 Just In Thyme Restaurant................................... 78 Lana Warfield, Realtor........................................50 Lee Ann Wilkinson Group, Realtors.................... 73 Lori’s Café...........................................................51 Luxury Motors......................................................15 M.G.T. & Co. Toggery Shop.................................96 MERR Institute ................................................... 76 Midway Fitness & Racquetball......................... 103 Milton Theatre....................................................96 Mirabelle............................................................ 78 Morris James LLP.................................................9 Murph’s Beef & Ale..............................................19 Mytesi..................................................................13 Nancy Sakaduski................................................ 74 Olivia Travel........................................................55 One Day At A Time Gifts.....................................99 One Spirit Massage............................................ 78 Palate.................................................................58 Pet Portraits by Monique....................................66 Photo Restoration.............................................. 34 Pinky Returns 2018 Golf Tournament ................59 Purple Parrot......................................................48 Randy Mason­/Shirley Kalvinsky, Realtors...........10 Randy’s Custom Window Treatments................39 Rehoboth Art League.........................................85 Rehoboth Beach Bears ...................................... 77

Rehoboth Beach Dental.....................................50 Rehoboth Beach Museum...................................21 Rehoboth Guest House......................................40 Rehoboth Massage & Alignment.........................10 Rehoboth Museum Beach Ball............................81 Ron’s Repairs .....................................................99 Saved Souls Animal Rescue...............................64 Sea Bova Associates, Realtors......................... 104 Senior Adult Resources.................................... 102 Shademakers......................................................15 So Del Concepts ................................................35 State Farm - George Bunting..............................10 Sundance 2018...................................................23 Sundance Land & Sea Racing Festival .............. 97 Sussex Family YMCA..........................................45 The Lawson Firm................................................ 44 The Mankind Project..........................................85 Thompson Heritage Village ................................51 Troy Roberts, Realtor...........................................21 True Blue Jazz Festival........................................91 Unfinished Business...........................................90 Union Home Mortgage...................................... 101 Volunteer Thank You ......................................... 43 Ward Ellinger Gallery.......................................... 70 Windsor’s Flowers .............................................50 Wings Of Hope .................................................. 75 Women’s Coffee Talk .........................................40

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Senior Adult Resources ADVOCACY

AARP of Delaware ............................................................... 302-498-6511

HOTLINES

Delaware Senior Services Help Line ................................... 800-223-9074 Delaware Information Line .......................................................... Dial 2-1-1

D E E N E W R SUPPORT

YOU

SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTERS

Immanuel Shelter serves those experiencing homelessness in Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and surrounding areas.

BENEFITS/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Your generous support allows us to continue our mission and helps our community provide assistance for those in need.

MEALS

Meals on Wheels ................................................................. 302-856-5187 CAMP Rehoboth................................................................... 302-227-5620 Cape Henlopen Senior Center - Rehoboth Beach .............. 303-227-2055 Cheer Center of Sussex County .......................................... 302-856-5187 Lewes Senior Center ........................................................... 302-645-9293 Delaware Division of Health and Social Services ............... 302-856-5586 Social Security ..................................................................... 866-864-1803

HOSPICE

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER OR DONATE, PLEASE VISIT www.immanuelshelter.org

Delaware Hospice ............................................................... 800-838-9800

TRANSPORTATION

Cheer Transportation ........................................................... 302-856-5187 ITN Southern Delaware ....................................................... 302-448-8486

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THE BEST RESORT WEB SITE:

VILLAGES of OLD LANDING - Rehoboth. 3BR/3BA rancher features 1st-floor living w/ bonus space in the finished basement. Approx. 2,700sf.

Many upgrades. 5 miles to beach. $435,000 (1001894604)

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FIELDWOOD - Rehoboth.

1977 3BR/2BA home. Sun room & family room w/elec FP. Newer HVAC. 1/3 acre. Shed + oversized 1-car garage. East of Hwy 1 & 4 miles to beach. $224,900 (1001569000)

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LINGO ESTATES - Long Neck. 1997 3BR/2BA has LV, family room & sunroom. Sale includes 15’ boat w/trailer. 5 miles to Masseys Landing public boat ramp. Furnished. NO lot rent. $149,900 (1001567810)

BREAKWATER ESTATES Rehoboth. 1989 3BR/2BA. On deeded land - 1/2 acre w/fully fenced yard. It’s a true fixer-upper, but has the location. 4 miles to boardwalk. $189,000 (1001837926)

KINGS CREEK COUNTRY CLUB - Rehoboth Beach. Stunning custom built Courtyard-style home makes you feel like you’ve been transported to West Palm Beach, Florida. Gorgeous finishes & appointments throughout the property. Main house is 3BR/2.5BA. Courtyard has 1BR/1BA suite for your visitors, in-laws or au pair. 2-car & separate 1-car garage.

In-ground pool w/hot tub. E.P. Henry paver driveway & Courtyard patio. Outdoor kitchen.

Great room w/FP, formal dining & elegant kitchen w/ high-end appliances. $1,150,000 (1001573482)

WHISPERING PINES Lewes. 1984 2BR/2BA. Split bedroom plan is like having 2 master suites. 3 blocks to the community pool. 5 miles to beach. $22,900 (728591) Lot

Rent $535/mt

CAMELOT MEADOWS Rehoboth. 1972 3BR/1BA with enclosed porch. Fixer Upper. Furnished. Shed.

Near the pool & 3 miles to the boardwalk. $20,000 (1001924102) Lot Rent $675/mt

SILVER VIEW FARM – Rehoboth. 2005 3BR/2BA at end of cul-de-sac. 2 doors from pool. Great room floor plan. Enc. porch, deck & patio. $120,000 (1001648508)

Lot Rent $567/mt

LOVE CREEK PARK Lewes. 1984 2BR/2BA home is across from the playground.

Partially furnished. Big shed.

Marina community w/boat ramp & slips for rent. $29,900

REHOBOTH BAY COMMUNITY

- Rehoboth. 1983 3BR/3BA. Recently remodeled. Each BR has its own bath for 3 master suites! Pool, tennis & marina. $70,000 (1001570054)

(1001938826) Lot Rent $515/mt.

Lot Rent $588/mt

Walk to the Beach

ROUTE 5 - Milton. 0.76-acres.

Lot #2 on Harbeson Rd near Rust Rd. Valid septic site evaluation. No builder tie-in.

Cape Henlopen district. Quick access to Rt. 9 & 11 miles to beach. $45,000 (1001565654)

SUNLAND RANCH - Milton.

Beautiful 0.80-acre wooded lot. Minimum build of 1,700sf house w/2-car garage. 1 mile to Coastal Hwy & only 13 miles to Lewes beach. HOA $750/yr. $125,000 (1001571932)

SLAUGHTER BEACH - Milford.

0.29 acre lot. 200 yards to Slaughter’s public beach, tennis, basketball & playground.

Near public boat launch, too.

Public water avail. & your own septic. $99,900 (1001565990)

PINEY GLADE - Rehoboth.

0.29-acre cleared lot located east of Hwy 1 & less than 4 miles to boardwalk. Public water & sewer w/impact fees already paid. Shed. $150,000 (1001966148)

20250 Coastal Highway - Suite 3, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

OFFICE

- 302.227.1222  TOLL FREE - 877.SEA.BOVA  EFAX - 888.SEA.BOVA  EMAIL – RealEstate@SEABOVA.com Office Independently Owned & Operated by SBA, Inc. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.

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