October 2018 8 A Summer Art Exhibition & Sale July 28 - October 29 at the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum Corner of Hwy. 60 & Tegner in Wickenburg OCTOBER ART DEMONSTRATIONS Saturdays 1:00-3:00 Demos free to public Marian Koegele 10/6 Oils Sandy Derau 10/13 Oils Nancy Hill 10/20 Watercolor Michele Schuck 10/27 Oils Presented by the Wickenburg Art Club and The Desert Caballeros Western Museum The Pony 2nd Hand Store We Collect & Deliver Your Merchandise FREE LOCAL DELIVERY AVAILABLE 662 W. Wickenburg Way Wickenburg • Open Monday–Saturday thepony2ndhandstore.com 928-231-2730 • 928-232-2019 We Carry Quality 2nd Hand & New Merchandise Your Home Furniture Supplies Store Specializing in Appliances Jane and Peter Kibble pony2ndhandstore@outlook.com The Rustic Lifestyle The other night, my husband and I sat down for a date night. We’ve been married almost 15 years. We both work extremely long work hours, in addition to having two kids, juggling housework and other commitments. I tell you that, to say our “date night” includes staying up late, watching a movie in bed, usually while working on our laptops. Should you see us in public on a date, start singing! It’s likely one of our birthdays! Ha! My husband let me pick the movie. Thank God! I am not a fan of his go-to, which is sci-fi. When I was engaged, planning our wedding, I agreed to let my now husband plan our eventual vow renewal. Fast forward to today; his plans involve me in a gold bikini with double buns on my head holding a blaster pistol. The fact that I know the term blaster pistol means I have watched Star Wars way too many times with him over the years. Pray for me, people! Back to MY movie choice – I picked Won’t You Be My Neighbor? If you’re unfamiliar with the title, it’s a documentary on Mr. Rogers. I learned so much about him that I didn’t know. For example, did you know he was a minister? Did you know he shot a series for adults? Did you know he loved silence on tv? Did you know he did all of the puppet voices? The film shared Mr. Rogers’ backstory, how the iconic show was developed, and how he was such an inspirational person who genuinely loved children and people. Although there are many impactful quotes that I could share with you, the paramount piece that Rogers said, which stuck out to me was this: “You don't ever have to do anything sensational in order to love or to be loved.” How much does that statement counter what society instills in us? You don’t need to earn that next promotion at work to be loved. You don’t need to be prettier to be loved. You don’t need to be smarter to be loved. You don’t need to do XYZ to be loved. Ambition and bettering one’s self are important. There’s no doubt By Desiree’ Byrne, Founder of Front Porch Pickins The Rustic Lifestyle column is dedicated to sharing about all things related to country living: home décor, travel, fashion, family, faith, and more. Jim Byrne, SurrealMediaAZ.com “I just wish you were a better man.” Little Big Town of that. But you, just you as you are – you are enough! You’re valuable. You are loved! God loves you! I love you! Others love you! Is there someone in your life that you think feels they need to earn love? Take the time to share Mr. Rogers’ words with them. Your words of encouragement hold more weight than you think.