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American Humane Presents

A Humane Salon Dinner: Once Our Lives

Exploring a more Sharon Jablin, Marilyn Pelstring, Herb Krauss, Paul and Irina
humane world was the de Quenoy, Florence Seiler and Bill McBride, Michele Assatly,
topic of a salon dinner Catherine Hart, Brian O’Connor, and other supporters of
hosted at the home of American Humane. Fox & Fig Catering’s Chef Chris Snyder
American Humane’s Dr. delighted guests with a sumptuous meal followed by a lively
Robin Ganzert featuring discussion on humane values from China to America.
Qin Sun Stubis, writer, Taking the author 20 years to complete, Once Our Lives
newspaper columnist, and the author of the award-winning new is an epic, true story following the stories of four generations
book, Once Our Lives. of the author’s family as they struggle to survive some of the
Guests joining the salon dinner and book discussion included greatest historical events of the 20th century. The book was

The Singles Scene Column © Brian O’Connor, Florence Seiler and Bill McBride

Love More In 2024! highest mountain or turned into a Broadway Show. named the Gold Winner in the international Nonfiction Book
Awards, winner of the Pencraft Awards and Best Book Awards,
By: Kelly Leary, M.S. LOVE MORE IN 2024 is not just a resolution; it’s and winner of the popular Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. Ms.
& Miranda Capperelli, a declaration, an invitation, and a commitment to magazine and Glamour magazine both chose it as one of the top
January Edition implement this idea in your life as we start this new year. reads for 2023.
If we all choose to love more in 2024, despite conflict, Conversations revolved around the author’s journey, and
"I do not forget any good we could be more fulfilled. It is possible to heal and love of animals and nature
deed done to me and I do break the cycle of unrest that this tech world is trying as a theme for survival
not carry a grudge for to perpetuate. We can begin to solve the disconnect, through challenging
a bad one." ~ Viktor E. one date at a time. With each smile we put out there, times. Proceeds from the
Frankl dozens more are passed on. It’s a domino effect. This sales of Stubis’s book
is a love movement. that evening benefitted
Happy New Year to our vast community of loyal clients, American Humane. The
couples, and friends. This year is going to be AMAZING, Amidst the pages of Man’s Search for Meaning, guests departed with gifts
and we are honored to deliver good news year after year Psychologist Viktor Frankl encourages us to find the light of this year’s iconic Pet
via this column and our daily focus. To our "taken" even in the darkest of situations. We all have the power Society featuring American
readers, we thank you for sharing our news with your to decide whether to be “a swine or a saint” when faced Humane’s hero dogs and
single family and friends. with rejection, betrayal, heartache, and even the loss of a stories of compassion,
loved one. We can become bitter and resentful or choose kindness, and love.
This year, we officially celebrate TEN YEARS of to love even more. For more information Michele Kolsky-Assatly, Robert
Revolution Dating, That is ten years above Rocco’s Tacos on American Humane, Ganzert and Molly McDougall
on PGA Boulevard and ten years of love, lessons, couples, Our Pledge to You and Yours visit americanhumane.org.
and hope. We made it through a wild social distancing Let’s make 2024 the year of love—a year filled with Photos by Capehart Photography
era--thanks to our clients and multiple referrals. We made laughter, connection, and the kind of magic that happens
it through a fire in our building, which locked down our when hearts collide. Choose love in every interaction, in
offices for several weeks. We also made it through a every decision, and every moment. Lift each other up.
complete internal makeover, so to speak, in our office and Don’t knock each other down.
on our team. Taking time out from constant parties has
allowed us to get back to our grassroots, which is THE We can’t wait to see the many beautiful new faces that
ART OF MATCHMAKING. are already pre-booked on our calendar this month.
Thank you for securing your first appointment with
Wikipedia states: Matchmaking is the process of matching us in advance. For the month of January, your first
two or more people together, usually for the purpose of meeting with us will be complimentary. That is our gift
marriage, in which case the matchmaker is also known to you. We are so grateful to be known as your favorite
as a marriage broker. matchmakers. Thank you for sharing your time with
us today. We wish you all a Happy New Year from our
In our case, marriage is not mandatory, especially with Revolution Family to yours! See you soon!
our senior demographic. However, with our young
professionals, we do see more goals for marriage and XoXo, Kelly & Miranda Mark Stubis and Qin Stubis
children.
#33YearsOfExperience #WhyWaitJustDate #LoveOffline
We believe that your relationship goals are your choice. #MatchmakingRoyalty #TellYourFriends
We are just here to help you connect--like a friend would.
As a result, our clients have never been happier, and we Revolution Dating Founder and
have never been happier. We have been able to spread CEO, Kelly Leary, has 33 years in
our Cupid Wings thanks to the increasing demand for the dating industry and a Master’s
OFFLINE DATING. Financial experts predict a decline Degree in Clinical Psychology. She
in revenue for online dating platforms due to the lack of has also been written about in The
human relationships while the demand for matchmaking Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher
is up. People want to deal with people who are real and Magazine, Stuart News, Modern Luxury Palm Beach,
in real life in a real office. Enough with the tech. This is and Modern Luxury Manhattan plus many more.
DATING. Humans are required--for now--at least. You Revolution Dating members are pre-screened in person
can’t cuddle your computer. including background checks. Professional photos are Herb Krauss and Marilyn Brian O’Connor and Robin
taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online dating Pelstring Ganzert
How Did We Get Here? or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking
As always, we believe and live by the “win-win” services that make singles “UN-single” through their
philosophy. In any relationship, personal or professional, exclusive club memberships, Kelly and her team also
all parties should feel like they are receiving as much as provide feedback from your dates when appropriate.
they are giving and vice-versa. You have heard the line: Mock Dates are available by request. Single Coaching
“Happy Wife, Happy Life.” Here we say: “Happy Clients, Sessions and Evaluations are also available by request
Happy Matchmakers!” Suffice it to say, we are over the for non-members or as an add-on to some memberships.
moon and filled with joy. *All inquiries are confidential. *By demand, we now have
a Manhattan/TriState area Hub for our many North East
Why vs. How: We’ve Got You Covered clients with two homes. Do call the main hotline for more
The title of this year’s love manifesto is a simple information 561-630-XOXO (9696).
showstopper slogan that should be shouted from the
Stephanie Branscomb and Robin Ganzert and Herb
Sharon Jablin Krauss