Sylvia

Sylvia by A.R. Gurney at New Dinner Theatre, OP, KS

     How a man treats his pets tells a lot about a man and his marriage. Sylvia, a stray dog played by Susan Louise O'Connor, comes into the middle of Kate and Greg's marriage when Greg , played by Jim Korinke, decides to adopt her against Kate's wishes. When Kate, played by our beloved actress from the 70's Cindy Williams, feels threatened by the attention her husband is giving to his new canine love; the battle begins between Kate and Sylvia to decide who gets to stay. Game on! They both do their best to gain Greg's undivided affections.

   As time goes on Greg's understanding of the limits of his relationship with both females in his household becomes clear and he begins to set things in proper order. However, as this play illustrates, pets can melt the coldest of hearts as they teach all those close to them about ourselves and our relationships with others.
    “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you;  or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.  Which of all these does not know
that the hand of the LORD has done this?  In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind (Job 12:7-10)."
    Great play and another great Sisters Night Out at the New Dinner Theatre. Dinner was as wonderful as usual but as our table guest, Crystal expressed, "The best part of this night out is always the desserts." We couldn't really argue with that!





My Chocolate Flan Cake-- YUMMY!



My Sister's Black Forest Cheesecake- Delicious!





     Take time to nurture and build relationships in your daily life. While other investments only hold temporary value, investments in relationships are eternal.
   “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal (Matthew 6:19-20)."  “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 18:18)"

TOP SIX DREAMER'S TO DO LIST

1.  Invite a sibling or good friend out to enjoy a wonderfully prepared dessert!

2.  Invite six to eight good friends to bring a homemade dessert and its recipe to share.
3.  Thank your pet with a tasty surprise and some quality time. If you don't have a pet go down to the nearest shelter and see if you can find a match made in heaven!
4.  Rethink your pet's routine and add special quality time with him every day!-- take her along on your daily run/walk; let her sit on your lap during your daily bible reading; take him for a ride when you drop the kids off at school.
5.  Pay attention to what your pets are teaching you about your relationships and take action to make them better.
6.  Offer to take care of a friend's pet so they can have a worry-free weekend away.