Thursday 25

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Friday 26

Deck the walls

The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh presents “Deck the Walls Part 2!” from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Gallery 707, 707 Penn Ave., Cultural District. This is the last exhibit of the AAP’s 100th year and has challenged artists to think big, but in a small way. The exhibit will run through Dec. 31, with a special opening reception from 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.aapgh.org.

I have been married for 16 years. They say the first five years are the hardest. However, my entire 16 years have been hard. When my wife told me she was pregnant, I immediately married her. This is the problem: Two months after we were married I came home and she was talking to a man on the phone.

We have two children. The thing that hurts me the most is that she cheated on me with my cousin. At first she denied it, but after about 10 years, she said it was true. Gwendolyn, I love her and when she admitted to sleeping with my cousin, I felt empty inside. She says that no other man can financially satisfy her. What should I do?—Benjamin

You take your word seriously. If you say you’ll do something, you’ll do it no matter how hard it gets or how long it takes. A promise made is a guarantee.

When CJ Floyd made a silent commitment to the memory of a friend, he never knew it would take him years to fulfill the vow. In the new book “First of State” by Robert Greer, fulfillment almost cost CJ his life.

Editors Note: We regret to report that saxophonist Lou Donaldson is ill and unable to travel.  We keep him in our thoughts and prayers and hope for his rapid recovery.  The jazz continues, though, with world-renowned saxophonist, Sonny Fortune. Visit PghArts.org or call 412.456.6666 for TICKETS and information.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s JazzLive series presents the legendary Lou Donaldson and his quartet Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Cabaret Theater.

Vice President and Director of Jazz Programs Janis Burley Wilson, says, “The Cabaret was voted by Pittsburgh Magazine as the Best Jazz Club, so what better way to celebrate than to bring a jazz giant to Pittsburgh.”

LOU DONALDSON