Between the Bridges in Broad Channel
by
Peter J. Mahon
February 9th, 2017
Sing to Your "Valentine" this Saturday at the VFW
Saintly martyrdom aside, I have always thought that Valentines Day is a faux holiday celebration created by an insidious conspiracy on the part of our nation's candy, floral and greeting card industries. It's the one day of the year a young guy can walk into a flower shop and not be greeted with the "I wonder what he trying to apologize for?" sympathetic stares of staff. Of course, on the brighter side of this holiday, the candy, floral and greeting card moguls are only after my hard earned cash and are not entertaining any thought of tying me to a tree as an archery target...at least I hope not!
Those of you who have followed this column since the get-go know that a few years back I sustained a rather egregious brain fart which led me to believe it might be a good idea that, rather than spend my kid’s inheritance like a drunken sailor on candy, flowers, cards, etc., I would attempt to make Valentine’s Day more of an educational experience for the entire family. Needless to say, nothing good came from this horrendous brainstorm and, in fact, it turned out to be a very, very bad idea. The repercussions of my ill fated attempt to thwart this commercialized "Holiday of Love" served little more than to immediately place me back in the conspiratorial camps of candy, cards and flowers forevermore...if for nothing more than my own personal safety.
This year, in addition to candy, cards and flowers the Broad Channel VFW has added a terrific spin to the pending holiday with a Valentines Karaoke Party this Saturday evening (February 11th) starting at 8 pm. A $10 per person donation at the door will include a cash bar accompanied by a free light buffet and the opportunity to saunter up to the stage and grab a mic to serenade the love of your life and entertain your friends and neighbors with your very own rendition of a romantic ballad of your choosing. For a nominal fee VFW staff will video your karaoke performance for immediate posting to the entire social media spectrum. On the other hand, for a much greater fee, VFW staff will ensure no videos of your performance are made whatsoever! Of course the evening will also include a 50/50 and other raffles. For reservations or additional information call or text the VFW's answer to Bobby Flay, our very own Chef Bob "Pro" at 917-817-6396.
Peter J. Mahon
February 9th, 2017
Sing to Your "Valentine" this Saturday at the VFW
Valentine's Day, an annual holiday celebrated on February 14th, originated as a Western Christian liturgical
Saintly martyrdom aside, I have always thought that Valentines Day is a faux holiday celebration created by an insidious conspiracy on the part of our nation's candy, floral and greeting card industries. It's the one day of the year a young guy can walk into a flower shop and not be greeted with the "I wonder what he trying to apologize for?" sympathetic stares of staff. Of course, on the brighter side of this holiday, the candy, floral and greeting card moguls are only after my hard earned cash and are not entertaining any thought of tying me to a tree as an archery target...at least I hope not!
Those of you who have followed this column since the get-go know that a few years back I sustained a rather egregious brain fart which led me to believe it might be a good idea that, rather than spend my kid’s inheritance like a drunken sailor on candy, flowers, cards, etc., I would attempt to make Valentine’s Day more of an educational experience for the entire family. Needless to say, nothing good came from this horrendous brainstorm and, in fact, it turned out to be a very, very bad idea. The repercussions of my ill fated attempt to thwart this commercialized "Holiday of Love" served little more than to immediately place me back in the conspiratorial camps of candy, cards and flowers forevermore...if for nothing more than my own personal safety.
This year, in addition to candy, cards and flowers the Broad Channel VFW has added a terrific spin to the pending holiday with a Valentines Karaoke Party this Saturday evening (February 11th) starting at 8 pm. A $10 per person donation at the door will include a cash bar accompanied by a free light buffet and the opportunity to saunter up to the stage and grab a mic to serenade the love of your life and entertain your friends and neighbors with your very own rendition of a romantic ballad of your choosing. For a nominal fee VFW staff will video your karaoke performance for immediate posting to the entire social media spectrum. On the other hand, for a much greater fee, VFW staff will ensure no videos of your performance are made whatsoever! Of course the evening will also include a 50/50 and other raffles. For reservations or additional information call or text the VFW's answer to Bobby Flay, our very own Chef Bob "Pro" at 917-817-6396.
Keeping in mind it is said that "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing", you might like to know that Karaoke is a word formed from putting two Japanese words together. "Kara" that comes from Karappo and means empty and "Oke", shortened from Okesutura meaning "orchestra". So Karaoke means "empty orchestra". Now armed with that little fact, go forth and be dangerous!
It's for a great cause and, as always, all donations and proceeds will go to support the Post’s activities in supporting our disabled veterans. So spread the word about this event and grab your best girl or guy and come on down to the VFW's Valentine Karaoke party this Saturday evening.
Broad Channel, why would anyone want to live anywhere else?
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