NEW CASTLE —
Today is the big “Pink-Out” edition of the New Castle News to help fight breast cancer.
They asked me if I would sit in The News lobby from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and greet people when they purchase a newspaper.
I told them I would love to do that. One thing I am good at is sitting.
After I said "Yes," the fear of no one showing up on my watch began to set in.
I still have flashbacks of the 1960s, when the band I played in tried re-opening the dance at "The Barn" in New Wilmington.
Only six people showed up.
Then there was the gospel concert that the trio I was a part of drove to Florida to put on.
Fifteen people showed up to the service, and the offering was $13. I guess two people didn't put their dollar in the offering plate.
I'm now having visions of me sitting all alone in an empty lobby, with a stack of pink newspapers to sell.
What if someone comes in, and I get all excited, and they just want to use the restroom?
My wife did say she would drop by to see me. I just don't think I'm going to look much different there than I do at home.
My plea is, if you are downtown today, stop into The News office and buy a pink paper.
This may be a little hard for those of you who read my blog in California, but you still have a few minutes to get flight tickets.
If you are upset with me because your tomatoes didn't turn out right, there is a sign on the front door of the lobby that says "no firearms."
Just sayin’.
See you soon!
Please?
Gary Church
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About Gary Church: Gary is a columnist and contributing writer for The News. He’ll share his thoughts on this blog each Tuesday and Friday.
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