Claire and I returned home from Branson Saturday night after enjoying what was actually the second week of our annual 2-week working vacation. The first week was back in October but severe back pain sent us home early and, thanks to Claire’s persuasive skills, the Spinnaker resort allowed us another week with no extra costs. We had a wonderful time -- writing, reading (me: Christmas stories, Claire: the war heroism of young Winston Churchill), having lunch a couple of times at the College of the Ozarks, replenishing our supply of infused oils and vinegars from a Branson Landing merchant, feeding the ducks at Lake Taneycomo, listening to Christmas music while overlooking Table Rock Lake, and watching an old Christmas movie as well as evaluating, planning, talking, and praying.
Oh yes; there were two other really terrific highlights of the week. You see, when we realized our 2nd week of working vacation would be in December, Claire called a few senior living facilities in Branson and offered them our delightful and inspirational “When Swing Was King” show...and at our regular price -- Free! Two of them made room in their schedule and our presentations there (and our personal visits with Terry, Natasha, Patricia, Shirley, Bryan, and many other residents) won absolutely rave reviews. Thank You so much, Lord. Also adding a special spice was that our first show saw my cousin Rev. Gary Ellsworth and his wife Martha drive all the way from Bolivar to attend. And, at our next show, it was my cousin Ervin Ellsworth and his wife Alice who dropped in to bless us. So neat.
But, of course, the Christmas “When Swing Was King” experience is just getting
started. Indeed, with 13 more already on the schedule (with 2 more probable’s), this December looks like we may tie our all-time record!
And that brings me to this; namely, a reminder that one of these upcoming “When Swing Was King” Christmas extravaganzas is available for you this Saturday morning at 10 at our home. But to land one or two of the remaining seats, you'll have to give us a very quick RSVP. It’s a brunch party with delicious food, hearty holiday fellowship, and the always lovely, always heartwarming, always inspirational 45-minute “When Swing Was King” Christmas show. Interested? Contact us ASAP.
