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Interview of Trevor James, lead actor in Riverside’s Jersey Boys 10 Voices of Vero: What puts you in a great mood?

12 Voices of Vero: What’s on your bucket list?

16 Voices of Vero: What’s your favorite book?

18 Movie Review: Love is in the Air 20 Voices of Vero: What do you hope to accomplish in 2024?

24 Voices of Vero: What is your best purchase and your worst purchase?

26 Mind Games 28 Voices of Vero: What is your favorite work of art?

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Q&A Riverside Theatre’s

Jersey Boys Lead Actor

TREVOR JAMES Hi, Trevor James, how are you?

I’m doing well.

Trevor is calling in from New York City, Broadway. He’s going to be leaving Broadway to come to Vero Beach, Florida, to play the lead role in Jersey Boys at Riverside Theatre.

Are you excited?

Oh, I’m so excited.

I’ve actually never been to Florida, if you can believe it.

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Never? Never in my life.

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We’ve got to spoil you. Please.

We’ll take you to the famous Ocean Grill. Anyway, the Jersey Boys was a phenomenal hit on Broadway and a phenomenal hit movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

You can’t go to this show and not come out with a smile on your face. And it’s all based on a true story, right? Yes, sir. I think that’s what surprises people about the show. You come in expecting all the great music of the Four Seasons, and you get all that, plus so much more. They came from a pretty seedy rough-and-tumble blue-collar world, and that’s who they were writing music for.

Coming out of that old neighborhood in Jersey is a feat of its own.

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nd I don’t know how far and wide they had to look to find you, but you must have a rare talent.

I saw the show on Broadway, also the movie, and there are amazing high notes. I’ve actually been immersed in the world of the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli music even more so than I ever thought. This will be my third time doing this show. I remember the first time I did it showing up and just being shocked at how much of the music I actually already knew because it had been on in the background in the house or in the car. And they wrote so many songs you don’t even remember that you know.

It’s phenomenal. “Rag Doll,” “Sherry,” of course, “Walk Like a Man.” There’s a section in the show called the Big Three where we do “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like a Man” in a row. At that point of the show, the audience goes crazy.

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I was just thinking, what are the chances of Frankie Valli, a guy with a voice like that, and writer Bob Gaudio coming together?

It’s like an act of God, I swear.

Yes, exactly. It’s like two artistic souls just destined to meet each other.

Now, when did you come to the knowledge that you had that ability to sing so high? You know, that’s so funny. When the show came out in the early 2000s, it was immediately on my radar. Aside from vocals, type-wise, the character of Frankie Valli, as told in the show, is very much in line with my acting sensibilities and performance sensibilities.

We even have a similar height, just an overall similar type.

But you obviously need to have that voice as well. I think it was a very natural progression of just humming some of the songs in my head and over the years kind of noticing, “Oh, okay, that is a skill set that I actually feel like I possess.” It’s all about paying homage to and getting at the heart of the music and bringing yourself to it.

Trevor James, where are you from originally and when did you first get the acting bug? I’m from Los Angeles originally.

So you wanted to be in movies?

You know, in elementary school I couldn’t sit still in class. I had a teacher that brought that to my mother’s attention, and then kind of suggested this afterschool program of doing musical theater. I did sports growing up…basketball, baseball, soccer.

And my parents approached me and asked if this was something I was interested in, and I said sure.

I did Annie when I was seven years old.

And the second I stepped on stage and got my first laugh, I was pretty much hooked.

I played Rooster in Annie with a bunch of little kids.

That was it. You were smitten. Yes. There’s something about being in front of a live audience when you can make them laugh. The whole audience becomes your lover, right? Yes, exactly.

Kind of cool to get paid for what you want to do anyway, right?

Oh, my gosh, the biggest blessing ever.

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Are you ever going to try film or TV? Growing up, being in LA, I did a lot of commercials. I had a talent agent as a kid, and I’ve been on a couple of TV shows. I recently was in an independent feature film that’s looking for distribution right now.

So tell me, who do you admire? It could be someone dead, it could be someone alive. Name a couple of people you admire and think they’re really great at their craft. Stephen Sondheim. He’s the best, in my opinion, the best American musical theater composer.

I’ve gotten to do my fair share of Stephen Sondheim shows. There’s just something about it. It’s so perfectly imperfect, I think is what inspires me about him.

Jersey Boys

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What’s it about? To start, the music. But it really is about these four gentlemen who grew up in the slums of an old neighborhood of Jersey. A lot of people call it the Sopranos, the Musical. It’s actually a lot more intense than you’d think because they were heavily involved in some mob ties. It’s that old Italian passionate, romantic, and heavy kind of story, and the fact that it is all true.

I think because of a selflessness to just tell their honest story without trying to force a narrative or trying to protect their own image, it makes for such a moving and fun and inspiring evening for people, along with a music catalog that you just can’t beat.

Well, I haven’t heard you sing yet, but I know in order to have gotten this gig, you’ve got to be able to really hit those notes. You look like the good-looking kid next door that makes it good. And that’s what this is: four guys in the neighborhood together, causing some trouble, and on the side they’re doing some singing.

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Legally Blonde, the Musical

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o the Jersey Boys was a big hit on Broadway as well as a big hit movie. You were brought up listening to the Four Seasons – and I just love them, too. Their music brings me right back to my childhood and all kinds of good memories.

Tell our readers why they should come and see Jersey Boys at the Riverside Theatre. It’s going to be phenomenal. Oh, my gosh, yes.

And it’s crazy the way it happened. Frankie Valli and then Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi were a trio. And at the time trios were starting to become old hat and people were into quads, a full group. And so they were simply looking for a fourth, and the person that brought Bob Gaudio to Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi was Joe Pesci.

No! The real Joe Pesci, yes! So there’s a Joe Pesci character in the musical as well, who I played the first time I ever did the show. And he is actually kind of responsible for this kismet, this fate of these two guys meeting and writing music that changed a generation.

And they’re all just from that old neighborhood together, they came up together. And Joe Pesci ends up being some phenomenal actor. It’s a story that if you didn’t know it was true, you wouldn’t believe it.

Well, we’re all excited. This is the third time you’re playing the lead role? Second time lead role, third time doing the show, yes.

Jersey Boys at the Riverside Theater, opening January 2nd running through January 28th. So get your tickets now. Even if you don’t like musicals, you will like this. Especially if you don’t like musicals. I hope people come because it will be a fantastic evening.

For tickets, please visit riversidetheatre.com, or call the theatre at 772-231-6990.

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VOICES OF VERO

by Steve Glaser

What puts you in a great mood ?

Waking up feeling happy in the morning, enjoying a great cup of coffee. Also, when my dog is enjoying good health.

Marilyn Dummitt

Meeting up with old friends.

Making a sale!

Playing poker always puts me in a good mood.

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MEDICARE INSURANCE SPECIALIST

Going to the movies and amusement parks with my friends. Also, I enjoy playing with my dog, Winnie.

My art projects. Enjoying music and traveling.

Aaron Horensten

Mauri Waldman, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Being with my family, anything faith-based, and spending time with my dog, Sophie.

Kevin Beber

Waking up to a sunny day.

Spending time with with my grandson and family. Visiting with old friends.

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When not at work, golf and fishing!

Helping others, making our community a better place.

Enjoying quality time with my grandchildren. Love crafting in my spare time.

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Being surrounded by my wonderful family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also, you gotta love listening to my husband’s jokes! I am always in a good mood when I can be of service to other seniors.

Spendingquality time with Spending timemy with of 27Hiking years.and myhusband dog, Keeba.

Connecting with to mynature. childhood connecting friends.I love Creating art. And pursuing my let’s not forget spending time with passion for skincare. my cat, Bootie.

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When I get a real estate call. Always enjoy hugs from my husband and I am so happy when I enjoy fellowship with family and good friends.

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Spending quality time with my dog, Keeba. Hiking and connecting to nature.

I love pursuing my passion for skincare.

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VOICES OF VERO

by Rhett Palmer

What 's on Your

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“I’d like to travel to different National Parks in the United States, like Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite.”

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“I’d like to take a trip to England. I have some family members there.”

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Travel

JOEL MENDELSON

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“I would like to travel all over the United States; I have no desire to go outside the United States. I’ve never seen the Grand Canyon, I’d like to go to Yellowstone National Park. I’d like to rent an RV for about six months – that’s probably all I can take driving with my husband!”

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“Having been in the jewelry business, I’d like to taste the various popular food dishes from the countries we get our treasures from. Travel.”

“One of the things on my bucket list is to go to Alaska, and we just booked a cruise to go there so that’s something I very much look forward to.

There are a lot of things in this country I’d like to see.”

“One item on my bucket list is to rent an RV and drive from Vero Beach to Fairbanks, Alaska, around 23 days up and 23 days back, to take my family to Alaska to see the Northern Lights. Mom, Dad, Memory and our seven kids would just love the family trip.”

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“I've had a wonderful life; just hope to save as many kittens and cats as I can before I leave the planet!”

“My bucket list wish would be to visit Ireland. It looks so beautiful and the people lovely, and my grandmother’s family is from there.”

“I’d like to build a school to teach young people philosophies of life.”

“I’d like to visit Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Germany.”

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VOICES OF VERO

by Doolin Dalton

s I don’t have a favorite book, I think the series that most influenced my taste in reading and writing would be The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix. A wildly creative fantasy series, the first book Sabriel has excellent world building, a compelling plot and magic system and characters I want to revisit every couple of years. I always find new reasons to cheer for this teen girl thrown into the role of balancing the line between the living and the dead.

AMBER MITCHELL

AUTHOR OF “GARDEN OF THORNS AND THE WAR OF THE WILTED”

I must have read thousands of books, and for me it’s the Dragonlance novels.

There are over 75 books in the series and I’ve read them all. The series has intriguing character arcs, indepth fantasy world-building, and it’s constantly introducing new characters.

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The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy.

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War as I Knew It by George S. Patton.

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Dark Money by Jane Meyer. An intriguing look at money and the people in our country that manage it.

I really liked the Dresden Files. It’s like Harry Potter, but more adult. It’s a light read that blends magic with mystery.

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As a child, I loved Dear Mister Henshaw. As an adult, my favorite book is Me, the Elton John autobiography.

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My personal favorite growing up was The Chronicles of Narnia, particularly The Silver Chair. Out of the entire series, it’s the most dire of circumstances while still showing the best of humanity.

For me, I’d have to say World War Z by Max Brooks. It chronicles the outbreak of a zombie virus. Through a series of journalistic interviews, it tells the story of the collapse of humanity, the zombie war, and the eventual reconstruction of society.

Flipped. It’s about two kids, one girl, and one boy. The story switches the POV back and forth, exploring the romantic narrative between the two main characters. It’s a really nice take on a coming of age romance.

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REVIEWS Love is in the Air NETFLIX

by Penny Cook

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f you like feel-good, happy-ending love stories like Hallmark that you don’t have to worry about watching with your kids, you may like Love Is in the Air. And if you’re tired of the Christmas theme with the over-done Christmas decorations, but you like a charming story, you may be charmed

by Love Is in the Air. And if you’re bored with of the same predictable storylines, with different (but the same) actors, you may enjoy the storyline and actors in Love Is in the Air. This family-friendly film stars award-winning Australian singer, songwriter, and actress Delta Goodrem, as Dana Randall. I’ve watched her on The Voice Australia and never knew she was an actress, and a good one she is.

Dana is the skilled pilot of a small airline (Fullerton Airways) started by her late mother and now run by her and her father, Jeff (Roy Billing). Dana keeps her mother’s legacy and love of flying alive as the pilot of their small, old seaplane (Harriet). She does sight-seeing tours and provides for the residents’ local travel needs. Jeff wishes she would concentrate on the more lucrative flights, but like her mum, her deepest love is helping with emergencies and providing nearby islands with mail and supplies they would not be able to get otherwise.

The airline, funded by ITCM, a financial firm in London, is struggling. The president, Duncan (Hugh Parker) sends his son, William (Joshua Sasse), to check the airline’s financials, but Dana and Jeff do not know it’s because William has suggested to his father that they shut Fullerton Airways down, as it’s not a good investment for the company. This is William’s chance to prove to his demeaning, perfectionist father that he is competent to be promoted in the company. His father’s words before he left: “This is important. Don’t disappoint me.”

William arrives in Queensland and (fearfully) begins flying around with Dana as she tends to the community. They begin to bond, and the awkward pretty boy from London falls in love with the small-town able pilot, and the place. Before long, William sees the merit of what the airline does, and he begins to avoid his father’s calls, knowing he will be enraged. Eventually, though, he must confront him.

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After all, “Time is of the essence.”

The film has its share of suspense with the plane breaking down, a cyclone, the conflict between William and his father, and of course, the relationship between Dana and William. When Dana hears that William is actually there to shut Fullerton Airways down, she shuts him down. It isn’t the only cyclone happening that day.

At first, I didn’t think the relationship between Dana and William was believable. I didn’t see them as a good match because they came from such different worlds, and she seemed much more capable than he.

Add in the contrast between her loving her family’s business and him hating his. But as the film went on I saw that William’s gifts hadn’t been tapped into, as he tried to fit into his father’s mold. He discovers his true self when he breaks out of his father’s mold factory. an William convince his rigid father that the airline and the people are worth their time and money? Will he convince Dana his intentions changed when he met her? Will Dana ever trust him?

This romcom is sprinkled with just the right amount of suspense and humor. You will love the scenery of the Far North Queensland coast where it was filmed in Australia, as well as the scenes flying over the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays Islands. Delta is just plain likable, which made her character likable. I thought it was a fun, Hallmark-like movie, but with different actors and a new story.

Love Is in the Air is not rated—because it doesn’t need a rating. It’s refreshing and completely okay to watch with anyone. But beware—it will leave you wanting to book your flight to Queensland!

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR Penny Cooke is an award-winning writer and author of Pursuing Prayer – Being Effective in a Busy World. Penny co-hosts the podcast, Seeds of Hope, with Del Bates right here on Vero’s Voice. Learn more at pennycookeauthor.com.

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What do you hope to accomplish in 2024?

I set many goals for 2024! I plan on purchasing a camel that will be a great addition to the farm and be great to have for our live nativity scene next Christmas. Looking forward to purchasing a John Deere Gator or Kubota RTV. Plans are in the works for refurbishing our bird aviary and building our veteran’s dock.

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VOICES OF VERO

by Steve Glaser

2023 brought incredible renewal to every aspect of my life! For 2024, I will build on those gifts to develop deeper relationships in faith, family and friends, expand and grow career opportunities, and continue discovering new passions that have made this, the best phase of my life.

To grow in my craft working with our legislators and also growing my real estate business while engaging in our community.

Susan Aguirre

DISTRICT AIDE/ROBBIE BRACKETT

Bob Burbi

REALTOR KELLER WILLIAMS OF VERO BEACH

I hope to close more real estate deals so I can make a large donation to our local Humane Society.

Jill Goldfarb,

REALTOR, MCCURDY & COMPANY REAL ESTATE

I hope to further promote our junk removal business. I also would love to rescue another puppy to be friends with our other rescue named Zoey.

Trisha Cloyd

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As I am not getting any younger, I plan on doing more for my extended family.

Amy Lockard D•R•HORTON HOMES

In 2024, I am hoping to make my best tables yet! I have invested in some beautiful pieces of wood, I hope to create some real show stoppers!

Michelle Nevaeh NEVAEH CREATES

My husband James and I are super excited about our new RV Rental Business!

Danielle Urban URBAN LEGEND RV RENTALS

I hope to expand my professional network and get out more in the community. I continue working on deepening my knowledge in estate planning towards becoming board certified.

Jennifer Denorio, Esq. LULICH & ATTORNEYS

With the real estate market shifting, my goal in 2024 is to help 70 agents make 70k for their business while keeping focus and giving all glory to God.

Susan Baran, REALTOR/BROKER EXP REALTY

Gain more knowledge about the ever-changing real estate market and to be able to spend more time with my ballroom and Latin dancing.

Lynn Camarotti REALTOR, EXP REALTY

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VOICES OF VERO

by Brenda Sposato

What was your best purchase, and your worst?

John May

Barbara Gardner

Dennis Bartholomew

The worst purchase I made was purchasing drugs - it almost ruined my life. But the best purchase was the blood of Jesus Christ because it got me to where I am today.

We had a car one time that was a lemon and the owner at the Nissan dealer helped us fill out the paperwork so we can get our money back and we were able to get a new car. He was so gracious. I guess that could count as my worst and best purchase. My daughter even bought a car from them after that.

One of the worst purchases I made was my wife’s 19thanniversary necklace. I accidentally got her the same necklace I bought six months prior to our anniversary. I guess I really liked the necklace! The best purchase was probably when I bought my daughter the piano – it gives me great joy listening to her play. She’s so good at it now she’s giving me lessons!

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My best buy was my 2000 Toyota Sequoia that I kept for 19 years and explored over 275,000 miles with! I never had ANY problems.

It saw me through my young parenting years, carpools, and vacations. We had a grand time “growing up” together. The worst buy, an LA Fitness membership with personal training. UGHHHH... don’t even ask! It wasn’t anything it was supposed to be. Thanks though for bringing up that memory, though!

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I’d say the best purchase is my current home because it’s perfect in every way. I couldn’t imagine living in a better place.

My worst purchase was my 5 Series BMW. It was a bad investment and disappointing in every way. We even had to borrow my ex-husband’s exwife’s Ford Taurus to get around with the kids because our air conditioning broke.

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If you ask my husband, it’s the house we’re living in, but for me my spin bike. I spent a lot of money on it and never use it. It just stares at me every day. It’s definitely a big money-making industry, like a gym membership. The best purchase is gifts for others, specifically the ones for the children of Little Birthday Angels. I like purchasing surprise gifts.

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My best purchase was my home. It was turn-key and move-in ready and is so pretty and cozy. My husband and I are so happy with it! My worst purchase was a patio set. We didn’t do enough research and it hasn’t lasted as long as it should. Now I have a better idea of what my next set should be!

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The best purchase would be my home. We got a deal at the bottom of the recession. The house we found had a pool and within 12 months equity went up $50,000. The worst purchase I’ve ever made was my 1983 Ford Escort which ended up being a total lemon.

The best purchase right now is my kitchen mixer. It sits just perfectly on my countertop, making things very easy for me. I can make pizza dough, bread dough – whatever!

The worst purchase I would have to say are my shoes. Every time I buy a new pair they don’t fit.

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PERCEPTION Answer the following questions after studying the puzzle for five seconds:

SAMURAI SUDOKU

1- Which color appears least frequently in the picture?

2- Which color appears most frequently in the picture?

The aim with Samurai Sudoku is to place the numbers 1- 9 exactly once in each region in each puzzle grid. This puzzle contains 2 overlapping grids, and the numbers 1 – 9 are to be placed once in each row, column, 3x3 box. Some regions and numbers are shared between grids.

WORD LADDER

Change one letter of the top four-letter word to create a new word below.

Continue the process, ending with the word on the bottom rung.

WORD WHEEL How many words of five or more letters can you find in the wheel?

Each word you find must use the central letter.

Can you find a word that uses all eight letters?

ENGLISH REASONING Only one of the four words below is listed with the correct spelling - can you work out which it is? And how should the other three words be spelled? a) priviledge b) proffesor c) harrass d) xylophone

Answers on page 30 26 January 2024 / ISSUE 156 / Vero’s Voice

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VOICES OF VERO

by Brenda Sposato

What is Your

Favorite Work of Art?

detail of “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat.

28 January 2024 / ISSUE 156 / Vero’s Voice

Linda Trull

Stephanie Duffee

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Catherine Cadell

Brooke Sullivan

Beth Feldman

Lee Olsen

Bob Duafala

Jerusha Stewart

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BUSINESS OWNER “Hibiscus with Plumeria” painted

by Georgia O’Keeffe, because it reminds me of old Florida.

VBWFF FOUNDER One of my favorite works of art will always be the play “The Lion King.”

Julie Taymor’s unlikely collaboration with Disney created a multi-dimensional artistic theatrical experience that takes your breath away. The staging, the costumes, the larger-than-life puppets are beyond extraordinary. And like most great works of art, whether it’s paintings, books, or performance art, the imagination is drawn to the edge of what we know is possible and what’s created in the wildness of sacred space.

PASTORAL ASSISTANT Hmm... probably Salvador Dali’s “The Sacrament of the Last Supper.”

CREDIT COLLECTION ANALYST Norman Rockwell paintings because his art told a story – very unique.

INSURANCE AGENT I love the paintings of ships on the seas. They are intense and beautiful. The blues that the artists make into waves with the whitecaps bring me right to the scene itself. It reveals our vulnerabilities, and the wind to me represents God’s awesomeness. I always find myself holding my breath when looking at paintings like this and always secretly saying to myself, “I know they survived. It’s a wild ride, just hang on.”

“A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat. This was my first favorite when I was young (8) at the Art Institute of Chicago.

RESTAURANT OWNER A wonderfully sculpted chocolate cake! Water and ships. My Viking heritage, I guess.

VCIRC VICE PRESIDENT Pieces of art to me are God’s creations. The one that always amazes me is when I wake in the morning and see my lovely wife with her eyes closed, finally being able to relax, and thanking him for what he has given me.

If you want something that’s made of material products – the Sistine Chapel.

PUBLIC RELATIONS Sandro Botticelli - “The Birth of Venus” (1486) from the Italian Renaissance.

RETIRED Sand art, because I like it.

STORE MANAGER “Café Terrace at Night” by Vincent Van Gogh. It’s a place where I could imagine myself sitting and visiting with friends and family on a clear night. I also love to people watch. I imagine there’s live musicians playing as well. Light yet very tasteful food and amazing dessert.

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ENGLISH REASONING: a) should be privilege b) should be professor c) should be harass d) is correct!

WORD WHEEL:

Words that can be made from the wheel include: airy, any, army, aye, chary, chimney, creamy, cry, cyan, hairy, hay, hey, hyena, hymn, icy, machinery, many, may, mercy, nay, racy, rainy, ray, rhyme, rye, yam, yarn, yea, year, yearn, yen TARGET: 18 GOOD: 24 EXCELLENT: 29

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