Go Ask Jo: 7/21/2021

Dear Jo,

I just moved to Montana, to the Whitehall area. There is a street dance this weekend for Frontier Days. My question is this….what do I wear? Do people dress up? Do they wear jeans, skirts, what?! I don’t want to look like a “rhinestone cowboy” and stand out like a sore thumb! I want to fit in!

Signed,

Fashionably Desperate

Dear Fashionably,

Welcome to Montana! Even more so, welcome to Whitehall! This is an easy one. You will see people in everything from summer dresses, boots and jeans to nightmares from that big store I will not name. Wear what you love and makes you comfortable. But please no old pajamas or clothing four sizes too small (that big store again). Also, get dressed, then look in the mirror: if your rhinestones are blinding, maybe remove just one!

Signed, Jo

Dear Jo,

I have the opportunity to write a short essay and possibly win $5,000. I know, why not? Well, the subject matter must include a piece of chocolate cake. I am a serious writer. I do not write dribble! But, I DO need the money. Any advice?

Signed, Serious Writer

Dear Serious,

I LOVE chocolate cake! Drop your hoity toity standards and write that darn story! Dig deep and make that piece of cake into a great mystery, a murder story or even better, a western! Also, a recipe never hurts!

Signed, Jo