THE TOP TEN WAYS TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY!!! 10. Assemble an extraordinary band of Jazz Masters, Legends & Griots ~ Larry McKenna (tenor), Bootsie Barnes (tenor),Mike Boone (bass), Jim Holton (piano), Larry Tamanini (guitar), Anwar M. Marshall (drums) Frank Gattis (percussion), Josh Lawrence (who sat-in with the masters on, If I Were A Bell.), and Christina May, who used her gifts of Spoken Word, to tell the story of love lost, in her inimitable style-that added that extra flavor and balance to a Story that began and ended with JOY! 9. Surround yourself with the most positive energy from my Sisters - Julie Charnet (first to arrive to hold down tables); Sandra Mohr Knotts (next to arrive with the CAKE!), Bernadette Lawler and Ellen Rosenberg of The Nawlin Rosenbergs (who brought their Nawlins Dancing Shoes!), Barbara Moore, Shamika Byrd, Lynn Ricot, Lauren Putty White, Cheryl Ott, Cindy LeBlanc, Wendy Simon Sinkler, Mary Holton (Jims Mom), Freda Louise and Artist/SITF- Rachel Bliss spirit-in-the-house, who sent a fabulous bouquet, presented by Freda & Ross Bradley!! 8. Indulge in the exuberant party spirit of The HONORARY BITF, Randy Rosenberg/Paparrazzi, and fellow Libran/Paparazzi, Pastor David Knotts, who drove from Reading, Pa! And my Buddy, Louis Smith aka Lou! who I met sitting in the front at the First Coltrane Tribute on Diamond St.! 7. Recognize the Gift of having a caring Brotha RIGHT in the Front, Brilliant Philadelphia Artist, (my) John Abner , who took these photos-and presented me with a gorgeous bouquet as well! 6. Realize that everyone who couldnt join me, was sending their positive energy into the Universe, who always conspires to give you what you ask! Thank you! 5. Humorously witness the wedding ritual of Something Old, Something New... unfold, as I greeted dedicated listeners, Pete & Otto, from the Original Ortlieb days, to seeing NEW friends, Michael & Mari Jo Manton, I met while singing at their wedding reception, 1 week prior; and Carol and Melvin, Marty, or friends from our Jazz Bridge Concert series and others, I will think of as my mind continues processing...
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