Have you ever
been around anyone
who just makes you
smile
no matter what
they say or do?
I'm the kind of person
who smiles at everyone...
just ask my kids.
Doesn't matter who you are -- you get a smile.
It's me. It's what I do.
(Got the crow's feet to prove it.)
It's me. It's what I do.
(Got the crow's feet to prove it.)
And,
I love it when a smile is returned.
So sad when they're not -- that takes so
much deliberate frown-ish effort.
How can you NOT smile back
when someone smiles at you?
when someone smiles at you?
Just don't get that.
Ok, back on subject.
I am drawn to
I am drawn to
happy people
radiating with positive energy.
radiating with positive energy.
So, when I was online a few years ago
looking for a good cake recipe,
my life changed
the moment I laid eyes on
........ drumroll please ........
Charles Phoenix
I found him quite by accident
on a video clip
on a video clip
making his world famous cake recipe:
THE CHERPUMPLE
(Oh, this creation is unbelievable --- you must watch this)
:)
(Link to see this here)
Are you thinking that smile is familiar?
Are you wishing you had the same dentist like I am?
Are you wishing you had the same dentist like I am?
You may have seen him
on one of his numerous appearances on
the Martha Stewart Show,
or on
The Conan O' Brien?
(Charles is a performer, humorist,
chef and author.
chef and author.
He is from the Los Angeles area and you
can read more about him and see clips
and his retro slide collection, etc. etc. etc.
can read more about him and see clips
and his retro slide collection, etc. etc. etc.
at his website here)
Oh. My. Goodness.
This man is not only a hoot --
he has a smile that gets embedded in your heart.
My daughter and I found his Facebook page
a couple of years ago, months after watching
the Cherpumple video clip,
and started asking -- no -- pleading him
to consider bringing his show to Chicago.
Well,
he made it!!!!
and put on a fantastic
show about retro Chicago destinations
and vintage signage.
Charles came a few days early and got to see some of Chicagoland's beloved spots. |
Charles at the McDonald's store museum in Des Plaines, IL |
We rounded up a group of fun gals
and headed to the city for the evening
to meet Charles and see him
at a local version of his retro slide show.
at a local version of his retro slide show.
What an inspiring speaker!
Charles makes you look at things
with an open heart and mind
urging you to find
beauty and appreciation in
the whimsy and artful expressions
of quirky retro Americana.
Please watch his video clips
OR
try to catch one of his shows
on the west coast,
OR
purchase one of his many books
for more of his fun interpretations
of this off-beat chapter in our country's history.
He will have you agreeing...
He will have you agreeing...
"they just don't make them like this anymore."
He's very charismatic
and has a contagious laugh
and has a contagious laugh
and sense of humor
that makes you just want to
hang out with him for hours!
that makes you just want to
hang out with him for hours!
We miss you Charles
and we are anxious
to have you come back
again!
Next time, we will fill the
CHICAGO THEATER
with
retro-lovin'
PHOENIXTERS!!!
retro-lovin'
PHOENIXTERS!!!
(yep, I am coining the term.)
:)
Come back soon! xox - Alison, Self-proclaimed President, Chicago Chapter of The Phoenixters |
5 comments:
I LOVE people like that and I don't know this guy but I can tell he is one happy fellow. I am a smiler, too, and my kids tell me I can make a best friend for life on an elevator ride to the third floor. I think they exaggerate. It would have to be at least 5 floors! xo Diana ps. You girls sure are cute!!!
what a fun fanciful fantastic post!
that made me smile! I'm in your club!
I just realized I was smiling when I read your post! Looks like a great guy. Will definitely look him up on FB. Adorable picture of you and your friends!
Hey Alison - Yes, I was smiling all the way through your post too, and enjoying the old pictures. So cool you were able to get a picture with him. He had to enjoy it also with such a lovely group.
Connie Lou
Very funny, looks like he would be a good time!!
Best,
Karolyn
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