Happenings

 It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. There’s a good reason why TV sitcoms use laugh tracks: laughter is contagious. You’re many times more likely to laugh around other people than when you’re alone. And the more laughter you bring into your own life, the happier you and those around you will feel.
Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter also adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is a powerful and effective way to heal resentments, disagreements, and hurts. Laughter unites people during difficult times.
It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, & alert. It also helps you release anger & forgive sooner.
With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.
As children, we used to laugh hundreds of times a day, but as adults, life tends to be more serious and laughter more infrequent. But by seeking out more opportunities for humor and laughter, you can improve your emotional health, strengthen your relationships, find greater happiness—and even add years to your life.

Laughing Cocktail – Brandy, ginger beer, agave syrup, lime, mulled ginger & serrano chili peppers 

Laughing at the Waves – Brandy, dry vermouth, Campari 

Morning Smile – Brandy, Kahlua, espresso 

Royal Smile – Calvados, gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice, grenadine 

Breakfast Smile – Apple brandy and egg nog, fresh grated nutmeg 

US Flight (Kentucky, NC, Oregon, Virginia) ½ price 

Saturday 10/19 at 7:00 p.m. Carver and Carmody Duo return with their sound of a bluesy country blend, mixed in with some original tunes and a whole lot of heart.

We’ve always been intrigued by the origination of “national celebration day” and its designations and where do they come from. We found several web-sites that list these celebratory days as well as giving us an opportunity to designate our day. One such site is Nationalday calendar.com where you can register a national day of your own invention. Here are some of the fun ones we found for you to celebrate in October:
October 6 – National Plus Size Appreciation Day- serves as a great opportunity to remind ourselves that when it comes to beauty, one size doesn’t fit all. Let’s celebrate the curves that men & women everywhere rock. So, whether you are a plus sized or not, get out & spread the word that having a little more to love can be a fantastic thing.
October 9 National Pet Obesity Day- When the pooch starts getting a little plump, you know it’s time for more walks, less table scraps, & perhaps an additional visit to the vet to make sure they’re still healthy. But while a rotund Rover can be a cute or funny sight, that extra layer for lovin’ can have some serious consequences. Thanks to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), we can now all learn what it takes to keep our furry friends healthy and happy. Now let’s not talk about us!
October 13 National No Bra Day- also known as, every day after we get home from work day. Today is not just about comfort, though. This holiday, which falls right in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a time for women (and men!) to learn about breast health and reminds people that breast cancer is a potentially fatal disease, but also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Learn to spot early warning signs and get an edge in the fight against cancer.
October 14 – Bald and Free Day- honors those of us with a beautiful, shiny top. People who are married to, or related to a bald headed person can celebrate with the honoree. Let’s cherish and appreciate the freedom that comes with being bald. While the rest of us are spending money on haircuts, hair shampoo, hair sprays, combs, etc. the bald guy is smiling as he saves money and time, They never have a “bad hair day” or worry whether they will lose their hair or is their hair turning gray.
Oct 15 National Grouch Day- To honor the world’s favorite grouch, Oscar, from “Sesame Street,” this holiday is a day to celebrate all the grouches we know — or to embrace the grouch that lives inside all of us. On this day no one can stop us from complaining, being irritable, or wallowing in misery. Because that is what grouches do! Also, this day teaches us that it’s good to spend time processing our negative emotions. On social media this a fun day with people posting jokes, memes, funny photos, and stories.
So here is your opportunity to name your drink, we have given you the ingredients:

__________________________ – Brandy, rum, lime juice, sprite/club soda 

__________________________- Applejack, grenadine, lemon 

__________________________-Brandy, amaretto, cream 

__________________________- Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice 

__________________________ – Brandy, crème de menthe 

Fruit/infused flight (choose 4 from 14)