Greetings Readers, 

There may come a time when you are faced with a serious situation, complicated quandary or simply need to reach out just for the fun of it.  Well, fear not my friends, there is hope on the horizon.  I am here for you.  Sometimes all it takes is an outsider’s insights to put things in perspective.  So, before you shake your magic eight ball, crack open that fortune cookie or spend hours staring at the bottom of an empty teacup…ask Keeley!  (Who knows how to read those tiny tealeaves anyway?) Please submit all queries for Keeley to ask@askkeeley.com. 

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Dear Keeley, 

A week ago, my husband and I were invited to dinner at the home of a couple who at the time were worth $10 million on paper.  But now, their stock is only valued at $150,000.  We already bought them a bottle of Chateau Yquem, but suddenly it doesn't seem appropriate.  Should we bring a different vintage?  Or should we offer to have them over to our place for tuna casserole? 

-Sober in South Beach 

Dear Sober in South Beach, 

"Be at least mine enemy!"  Take these words of Nietzsche and apply them well to your predicament.  Either join this couple for dinner with the bottle of Chateau Yquem and memories you will be talking about for years to come, or don't bother to show up at all, leaving this once prosperous couple high and dry.  But…Never assume your relationship with others should be reduced to the hypocrisy of tuna casserole sans the vino!  A good bottle of wine can only be a favorable reflection of you and your husband, so use this occasion as an opportunity to celebrate.  The world is in a highly volatile socio-economic climate.  Who knows what your situation will be tomorrow.  Beware, you too may soon be on the other end of an upturned nose.

Cautiously, 

Keeley 

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Dear Keeley, 

 I've owned 2 very successful gay women’s nightclubs in central New York for the past 11 years.   I've had some hard times when I thought that I would not make it in business due to lack of support from the female gay community, but I have always bounced back ! Due mainly to my own personal financial support and now business is relatively good, but I want to move to Florida and open a women’s club there, why do I feel wrong for leaving? And should I feel this way?  These women for a 200 mile radius will have no where to go except the men's bars, and that mixes like oil & water.              

All Clubbed Out in CNY 

Dear All Clubbed Out in CNY, 

Expression and entrepreneurialism are only rewarded by expansion and endurance.  If you are truly inspired by the experience of your current patrons, settle in and reap the rewards from your conscientious cultivation of your current clubs.  If new horizons are where you thrive, spread your wings, join the other ganders that have flown south, and be all that you can be, (pardon the ARMY slogan).  Always be aware that uprooting may bring you back to stage one of entrepreneurialism – more work than play.    It may be the climb to the top, which you truly desire… There are some who are never satisfied with the goals they set for themselves, rather, it is the experience on the road to success that is their true passion.

Try to take a step back and discover what you honestly live for and go for it full steam ahead! 

As for your patrons… despite the success of your establishments, lesbians have been around forever and even though I’m sure your watering hole will be sorely missed, the ladies will somehow get together with or without your spot.  This is a time to think of your needs.  If you do uproot to the Sunshine state, you may want to get the Email addresses of your CNY patrons and start an annual event when your club gets off the ground.

Remember, to have choices is to have blessings! 

Yippee Kai Aye, Cowgirl! 

Keeley  

*****DISCLAIMER ***** …ask Keeley! is intended for entertainment purposes only.  Advice given by Keeley is not a substitute for professional help, should it be needed.