Frustrations By: Gayla Kalp / Life is Laughter <strong>The</strong> other day, I was so frustrated. My computer was “on the fritz” my printer died, and I missed an important phone call. AAAAAAHHHHGGGG! I gave myself a break with a chocolate treat (straight vodka would have been better) and watched a TV program on “Positive Thinking in Daily Life.” Through the whole program, I thought positive thinking is great if you don’t have frustrations that drive you nuts every day. It got me to thinking about daily frustrations that I have avoided by trying my own positive thinking mantra. Here are a few of my own favorites: 1.Never trust an electrician with no eyebrows. 2.What happened to the garden hose as the official sports drink? 3.Brain, hair and skin cells die constantly, but freaking fat cells have eternal life! 4. During a meeting, blow on the booze in your coffee mug to convince the rest of the attendees that it is tea. 5. When falling asleep during the meeting, after awakening, look up and say loudly, “Amen.” 6. If you stir coconut oil into your kale, it makes it easier to scrape it into the trash. 7. I don’t need to be told “Don’t try this at home” because I am not a total idiot!! So, think about your frustrations and have a POSITIVE month.! Gayla is a speaker, author, psychologist and humorist. She also happens to be Ms. Sr. California, Nevada and Universe England. Gordie Brown Presents “Lasting Impressions” By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment Gordie Brown is a favorite of mine. So I was delighted to check out his new show at the Golden Nugget. Gordie is a multi-talented performer - a singer, an impressionist, a musician, and a comedian. He packs 60 plus impressions into his fastpaced act. Each time I attend his show, I am treated to new impressions with wonderful comedic elements. This time there was Pearl Jam and lyrics from Dr. Fauci. Hootie and the Blowfish were represented. <strong>The</strong> Viagra joke - as done by Paul Simon this time finds its way into all his shows, but the audience loves it. Gordie is working on his Biden and wonders, “Too soon?” But he ties Biden to his Henry Fonda/Kate Hepburn Golden Pond routine. An aging Tom Jones routine brings roaring laughter from the crowd. And there is Neal Diamond’s rendition of “Except for Porn.” At various times Gordie picks up the guitar to add to his lyrics and characterizations. <strong>The</strong> audience, a mixed of first timers and repeaters, loved his bits. Sam Smith with a lisp, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Stewart, Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus – they all turn up with some pretty darned creative dialogue of new lyrics to their songs. Other favorites were Barry Manilow, Elvis Presley, Joe Cocker. Mike Tyson and the ear incident is hilarious. <strong>The</strong>n the cast of characters auditioning for the role of Batman - Ray Romano, Charley Sheen, Owen Wilson, Jackie Mason, and Robin Williams. What would a Gordie Brown show be without Willie Nelson singing “Of all the joints I’ve smoked before.” What makes Gordie an enduring Las <strong>Vegas</strong> performer is the combination of energy, writing and singing lyrics, gesturing and the way his face changes right into the characters. Gordie is animated, creative, unique and connects with his audience. And the show is just down home FUN. Go see Gordie Brown at the Golden Nugget on Thursday or Saturday nights at 7:30 pm. 12 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2021</strong> Dianne Davis is also a reporter for Sun City Anthem TV (SCA- TV) specializing in entertainment, and LV Associate Editor of lasvegassplash.com. She hikes, travels with her husband Burt, and works on her stand-up comedy.
13