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| Peterson's Ice Cream Depot is part of the foundation of the Clifton community. |
A visit to Clifton,
Virginia is a wonderfully magical journey to a time when neighbors were
more like family and life was simply sweeter.
It’s hard to process the fact this quiet community is a mere 45 minutes
outside of the nation’s capital.
The center of community and social activity in
Clifton is arguably Peterson’s Ice
Cream Depot, which occupies a prominent corner in the heart of the town’s
small, yet thriving business district.
Families arrive for cones. Teens and tweens gather to gossip. Young couples share fries and a soda. It all happens at Peterson’s.
Family owned and operated by two generations of
school educators, Peterson’s is the definition of social entrepreneurship. Yes…it’s a for-profit venture.
Yet, Peterson’s goes above and beyond to raise
funds to support charitable organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
and the Wounded Warriors Foundation.
It’s for this reason it is a privilege to entertain
Peterson’s customers on Friday evenings in the summer through my Hypnotic
Experience show. Rather than a
traditional comedy stage act, I take volunteers through a simple hypnotic induction
and introduce suggestions to instill feelings of confidence and well-being.
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| Hypnosis volunteer at Peterson's. |
This is consistent with the approach I employ at community
festivals and high school events:
de-mystify hypnosis and educate about how its practice can help a person
achieve health, wellness and exceptional living.
Of course, Hypnotic Experience is a show, so I
strive to make participation as a volunteer or audience member fun and
memorable.
My next appearance at Peterson’s is this coming
Friday, July 3. I encourage you to make
the drive to Clifton, enjoy dinner at one of its local restaurants and then
swing by Peterson’s for dessert. The ice
cream (and entertainment) is fabulous.
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| Hypnotic Experience set-up on the back deck at Peterson's Ice Cream Depot. Friday evenings are perfect for a tasty treat and fun entertainment. |
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