S: Is for the Strengths of Women

When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day. An angel came by and said: “Why spend so much time on that one?”
The Lord answered:
“Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her ?" “She must be washable, but not made of plastic. She must have more than 200 moving parts which all must be replaceable and she must function on all kinds of food. She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time, give a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart and she must do all this with only two hands”.

The angel was impressed. “Just two hands....impossible!“ And this is the standard model? “Too much work for one day....wait until tomorrow.

“I will not”, said the Lord. “I am so close to complete this creation, which will be the favourite of my heart”. “She cures herself when sick and she can work 18 hours a day”.

The angel came nearer and touched the woman. “But you have made her so soft, Lord” 



“She is soft", said the Lord, “But I have also made her strong. You can’t imagine what she can endure and overcome.“

“Can she think?" the angel asked.

The Lord answered: “Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate.

The angel touched the woman's cheek....
“Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her.”

“She is not leaking....it’s a tear” the lord corrected the angel. And the Lord said: “Tears are her way of expressing grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride.”

This made a big impression on the angel; “Lord, you are genius. You thought of everything. The woman is indeed marvelous
Indeed she is! Woman has strengths that amazes man. She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens. She holds happiness, love and opinions. She smiles when feeling like screaming. She sings when she feels like crying, cries when she is happy and laughs when she is afraid. She fights for what she believes in. Stand up against injustice. She doesn’t take “no” for an answer, when she can see a better solution. She gives herself so her family can thrive. She takes her friend to the doctor if she is afraid.
Her love is unconditional. She cries when her kids are victorious. She is happy when her friends do well. She is glad when she hears of a birth or a wedding. Her heart is broken when a next of kin or friend dies. But she finds the strength to get on with life. She knows that a kiss and a hug can heal a broken heart.

There is only one thing wrong with her, she forgets what she is worth...

This was given to me from a friend and I in turn give it to you. Make it a F.A.C.T. to remember what you are worth.

T: Is for taking the high road

I may not have wanted Sen. John McCain as president but I admire his always taking the high road. When he lost the presidency his concession speech was one of the best I ever heard and I was impressed. Now Sen. McCain has received a signed copy of Sarah Palin's new memoir "Going Rogue." It seem the obnoxious Ms. Palin sent him a signed copy yesterday. His statement, I will read it with interest." The book according to most contains a great deal of score-settling aimed at former McCain campaign aides, yet the senator stressed that he was "proud and honored" to have had Palin as his running mate. Ms. Palin that was McCain's down fall. One of the reasons I voted for President Obama was because I didn't want Ms. Palin anywhere near making decisions that would effect my life. McCain went on to say: "One of the things about campaigns that lose, there's always mistakes made and the campaign that wins is always the perfect campaign," he said. "I'm proud of the campaign we ran. I'm proud of Sarah Palin and we continue to have a great and wonderful relationship. So, I'm very proud of the campaign we ran and I have moved forward." He has also finally responded to the question: Can Palin be a viable presidential candidate herself in 2012? "Sure," he said. "I think there are a number of viable candidates out there. I think that Sarah Palin is obviously one of them and we'll start through the process in about a year or so of selecting our nominee, but I think she's a very strong force in the Republican Party. I can't predict who's gonna get the nomination but I certainly think she would be competitive."

All I can say is, with this book and her obvious lack of propriety, who the hell would want her as president. I for one do not and that is a F.A.C.T. that will never change!

C: Is for Charity

“Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares” was an astounding success raising $615,000 to benefit Broadway Barks and Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. Tony, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winning actress, and long-time BC/EFA friend and Bernadette Peters performed a special one night only concert Monday night at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre, produced by BC/EFA. Peters, the quintessential New Yorker, born in Queens, performed material from her Broadway career and recordings, as well as popular songs and personal favorites and included selections by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman. Among the highlights, the evening’s “prologue” featured a reunion of Into the Woods original cast members Joy Franz, Merle Louise, Kay McClelland, and Lauren Mitchell joining Peters to “recreate” the show’s opening number. Special guest Mary Tyler Moore, co-founder of Broadway Barks with Peters, performed the role of the “narrator” for that special performance. Peters opened the second act of the concert by bringing to the stage and singing to some of her furry, four-legged friends from BARC Shelter (Dylan, Jennie, Biggie, Sammy, Rosie, Cody, Nina and Mimi) and The Humane Society (Hazel, Puffie, Snoopy and Mimi). Theatrical animal trainer Bill Berloni was also on hand with pups Minnie and Chico. All of the dogs featured on stage and many more are available for adoption from these local animal shelters. For more information, visit www.BARCShelter.org and www.HumaneSocietyNY.org.

BROADWAY BARKS, is the annual star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon, came about as a result of Bernadette Peters’ and Mary Tyler Moore’s passion for animals. This year’s Broadway Barks attracted an audience of more than 7,000 theater fans, pet owners, and animal lovers, and featured the participation of more than 27 animal shelters from the New York City area, as well as Broadway stars from the hit shows of the season, ending in a total of over 140 adoptions. Originally conceived as a program to promote the adoption of shelter animals, Broadway Barks has evolved into an event that has not only focused on the plight of homeless animals, but has opened the door of communication and fostered a spirit of community among the numerous shelters and rescue groups working throughout the city. Previously, many of these groups struggled in anonymity and isolation left to their own devices for promotion and fundraising in a job which is emotionally draining. As Broadway Barks looks toward the future, their goal is to continue in the path already established as well as to focus more attention on education, targeting such areas as responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter, and the importance of pet identification. For more information, please visit www.BroadwayBarks.com

A: Is for “THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT"

Here ye here ye, Andrew Goffman’s shocking, honest and hilarious tour-de-force-\ “THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT" will open Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street – btwn: West 3rd Street & Minetta Lane) on Saturday, January 23rd. Preview performances will begin Friday, December 4th and continue through Friday, January 22nd. This one-man-theatrical-circus-of-full-disclosure, offers the evening’s warning bell in the form of an alarmingly candid disclosure: “Ya know, none of us starts out to be a pervert.” The evening picks up speed from there. “THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT” is the true accounting of one boy’s odyssey to manhood via a childhood dominated by pornography, an addiction accumulated after the boy happens upon his father’s collection of XXX-Rated video tapes in a bedroom closet, just to the right of his golf clubs, above the cowboy boots, behind the sweatshirts, all the way up in the top left hand corner. Andrew Goffman takes his audience on a hilarious and self-deprecating journey into a world of video vixens, X-Rated fantasies, and really DIRTY movies with no redeeming value whatsoever. He found the tapes at 11 years-of-age. The addiction controlled him until he was 26, the year he met his wife. Andrew Goffman has performed comedy on the road in concert for the past 12 years opening in over 150 theatres, emporiums and clubs appearing before, at last count, well over 50,000 people. He appeared in film “The First Wives Club” and “The Stand In” and Off-Broadway in “Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral. “THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT” plays Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm and tickets are a mere $30.

Now these are some racy F.A.C.T.S that should be checked out!

S: Is for the Shift

Do you know what your life's purpose is? Is your life right now filled with meaning and happiness?

Imagine watching a feature film that is entertaining (with big Hollywood stars in it), and shows you the way to discovering your life's purpose! The movie is called The Shift, and it stars Dr. Wayne Dyer and Portia DeRossi.

Through this inspiring film, you'll:
· Discover how to fulfill your destiny and to live your life
on purpose
· Learn how to recognize a "quantum moment"
· Understand the different ways men and women make
the shift

http://www.theshiftmovie.com/

Don't know if it works but we can all use a little help and that is a F.A.C.T.

T: Is Presidents Together

Bill Clinton and George W Bush will debate the most pertinent current events on February 25, 2010 at Radio City Music Halls. Tickets go On-Sale Monday, November 16th @ 10am. MSG Entertainment is proud to announce the third annual “Speaker Series: The Minds That Move The World,” a timely and important event that will provide attendees with a unique framework for understanding America’s current political landscape and place in world politics, through the insights of some of the most prominent political figures of our time. In light of the new political environment that faces our nation, the “Speaker Series: The Minds That Move The World” will undoubtedly generate heated discussion as the best political minds of our day examine the most talked about topics surrounding current events. The Speaker Series steps out of the spin room and provides attendees with a courtside seat to an uncensored, unedited, and completely unpredictable live event.

Since its inception, the Speaker Series has featured such high-profile, distinguished and engaging political figures, commentators, and strategists including former Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, political strategists James Carville, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, comedic political commentator Bill Maher, political host and commentators Ann Coulter, and former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

Ticket prices range from $60 to $160. VIP tickets are available for $1,250 and include a formal pre-show reception with Presidents Clinton and Bush along with the evening's moderator. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served and each guest will have a photo opportunity with the speakers. The reception will begin at 6:30 each night. Instructions for entry will be sent to purchasers in advance of the event. All tickets will be picked up at the venue on Feb 25th only. For tickets and information, please visit www.radiocity.com, www.speakerseries2010.com, any Ticketmaster outlet or call (866) 858-0008.

Now this is the event of a lifetime and that is a F.A.C.T.

C: Is for Children

KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY 2010 went on sale November 8th for, February 2nd, 3rd and 7th. KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY allows kids ages 6 to 18 to see Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. A KIDS' NIGHT ON
BROADWAY ticket includes pre-theatre parties, restaurant discounts, parking discounts, special edition Kids' Playbill provided by Theatre Development Fund. The 14th annual KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY kicks off in New York City on with a pre-theatre party at Madame Tussauds
Participating shows* (to date) include:

Broadway Shows:
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
BYE BYE BIRDIE
CHICAGO
FELA!
FINIAN'S RAINBOW
HAIR
IN THE HEIGHTS
MARY POPPINS
MAMMA MIA!
MEMPHIS
NEXT TO NORMAL
OLEANNA
RAGTIME
THE LION KING
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
SOUTH PACIFIC
SUPERIOR DONUTS
WEST SIDE STORY
WICKED

Off Broadway Shows:
ALTER BOYZ
AVENUE Q
STOMP

It is a F.A.C.T. that taking your children to see a show will show them the magic of live theatre and enhance their lives.

A: Is for the American Theatre WIng

An online essay contest in conjunction with the release of the book; The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America’s Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them. Entries (limited to 350 words) will be judged based on their creativity, their clarity and most importantly, how they convey your passion for the theatre. Tell ATW about the play that changed your life – those few hours in the theatre, at any age, in any theatre, that had the greatest impact on your life and your perception of theatre — and have the opportunity to share your story with the thousands of visitors to americantheatrewing.org while getting the chance to win an autographed copy of The Play That Changed My Life and other theatrical books from Applause Publishing. The contest closes loses on Sunday, November 29th. To enter, visit http://americantheatrewing.org/contest. The final expert panel judging the contest includes ATW Board of Directors Chairman and President of the Rodgers & Hammerst Paula Vogel and contributions from nineteen of America’s most distinguished playwrights on the plays that transformed their lives. Contributors, who have a combined total of some 40 Tony Awards, Pulitzer Prizes and Obies, include Jon Robin Baitz, Nilo Cruz, Christopher Durang, Horton Foote, Lynn Nottage, Suzan-Lori Parks, John Patrick Shanley and more.

Now is the time to share your voice and that is a F.A.C.T.