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Take Me Out (of Town) to the Ballgame
Bobby McCallitt Will Inspire You to Take a Baseball Road Trip
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ADVERTISING INQUIRIES REAL ESTATE
Talk to Tammy
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HOLIDAY
Celebrate Flag Day
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FOOD
Bon Appetit
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HEALTH
Places Mosquitoes Maybe Hiding in Your Yard 12 Clean These Areas to Keep Mosquitoes Away
HUMOR
Honest Lies and Other Misguided Thoughts
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HOME
Clearing Clutter from Your Home
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LEGAL
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Summer is the Time to Make Your Property Sizzle
EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS
June 14th is National Flag Day
Two Easy Roasted Chicken Recipes Using Milk or Buttermilk
Newt Harlan Remembers Old-Fashioned Drugstores
Tips for Cleaning out Your House and Donating the Items
A Match Made in Heaven
How to Select the Right Attorney for Every Need
PETS
Keeping Fido Safe in the Summer Heat
BABY BOOMER
Keep Your Brain Healthy and Sharp
Preventing and Identifying Signs of Overheating in Dogs
Eight Ways to Optimize Brain and Heart Health
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If you have children, you know that summertime seems to require a couple of “must-do” things – go on a family vacation and take the kids to a baseball game. Well how about doing both at the same time? If you’ve never considered taking a family baseball trip, you really should. I’m here to help you plan it out.
a good time to play name that mascot.) Of these cities, figure out which ones are geographically located somewhat close to each other as you will want to try and see multiple stadiums. Some cities have 2 teams (another opportunity for trivia – New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles) and many on the east coast are quite close to each other.
There just seems to be something about going to a baseball game that is both fun and relaxing. And it’s cheap. Taking your kids to the ball park can make memories that last a lifetime. We have been to see the local 9 at Minute Maid Park dozens of times and we always have a good time. One summer when we were trying to figure out where we should take the kids for our annual trip – somewhere that wouldn’t be crazy expensive yet still fun for everyone – it was suggested that we ought to just go out of town to see a baseball game. And thus a summer tradition of sorts was started.
Next, and trust me this is a very important step, you will need to check the baseball schedule and see when teams are playing at home. Baseball teams play almost every day, all summer long. Unfortunately only half of those games are at home, and the stadiums are much more fun when there is an actual game going on. (This is also when the pen and paper come in handy.)
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Be warned; it’s not as easy as one might think. A baseball trip requires much pre-planning as there are several moving parts that must be meshed together to ensure a successful outing. In fact, you will need a pen and paper as keeping up with all the variables requires note-taking. As a bonus, in addition to being really fun, this sort of trip can also be quite educational.
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First, the kids get a geography lesson. Break out a map of the United States and start plotting. You will need to determine which cities have major league baseball teams. (This is a good trivia question for the kids and is also
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The entire nation is at your disposal, and we have traveled north, east and west. Trips north might start in St. Louis (Cardinals), continue up to Chicago (Cubs & White Sox) and conclude in Milwaukee (Brewers). The sausage races are always a big hit.
Maybe you’d rather start in Detroit (Tigers), drive around Lake Erie to Cleveland (Indians) and finish in Pittsburgh (Pirates). The Andy Warhol museum is fun, too.
If you’d rather go west, try the San Diego (Padres) to Los Angeles (Dodgers & Angels) route. The drive up the coast is beautiful and the weather promises to be fantastic. You can see some seals, too.
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Or farther north on the west coast would find you in San Francisco (Giants) and Oakland (Athletics) for games. There is no shortage of things to see and do in the Bay Area, but don’t forget to take a coat. Really. How about going to the northeast? We actually went to a game in Philadelphia (Phillies) after taking in the Liberty Bell (and of course the Rocky statue). Then we rode the train down to Baltimore (Orioles) and took in all the inner-harbor had to offer. We hopped back on the train to end the trip in Washington DC (Nationals) where we got our fill of historical sights and monuments. More education, don’t you know. New York (Yankees & Mets) could be incorporated into this trip but a visit to the Big Apple is probably better left all unto itself. There’s a lot to do in New York. Many cities are somewhat isolated from other Major League Baseball cities. Places like Seattle (Mariners), Denver (Rockies), and Phoenix (Diamondbacks) just aren’t very close to other baseball towns. Even Atlanta (Braves), Cincinnati (Reds), and Boston (Red Sox) are tough to incorporate with other cities, but can certainly be done. And a drive up to Arlington (Rangers) can be just as fun – particularly if the Astros are in town. So if you are flexible with your dates, and wide open for where to go on your first baseball trip, my advice would be to first check airlines for cheap flights. See what cities you can economically get to. Once you determine where you are headed, go straight to the baseball schedule to find dates when all the teams you plan to see will be playing at home. Or if the teams and cities are more important to you, work it backwards. Check the team’s home schedule first to figure out when you should go. Then check flights. Just about every ballpark has a slew of hotels within walking distance, and that will be important as well. We always tried to stay close enough to the stadium that we could walk back to our hotel after the game (or ride the subway back). Then we could get up bright and early and head out on the next leg of our adventure (after the free hotel breakfast of course). No time to waste as we had a game to get to! While the trips were built around the baseball games, every city has some amazing and unique features. Enjoying what every city has to offer is really fun. Places like the Reading Terminal Market in Philly, the San Diego Zoo, or the Navy Pier in Chicago are great ways to spend the day before heading to the stadium that night. Continued on page 10 UltraMagTexas.com
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Power Wash – every surface that needs it! It makes everything seem fresh and new
Clean the windows – buyers will be looking outside and imagining themselves there
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Open up those windows and let the sunshine in Plant a pop of color
And one last thing, take your dog out for a nice walk while the house is showing.
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Put out cold water bottles for visitors
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME Continued from page 7
These memories indeed last a lifetime as even today, years later, when watching a ball game or even highlights on television, my kids will comment on how “we’ve been there.” And all the funny things that happen along the way make for great stories.
Roger’s Centre | Toronto Blue Jay’s Matthew and his parents, Breege and Brian Moon are huge Astro’s fans and love to travel. Matthew has visited 14 ballparks so far. He will hit the halfway mark this July when he and his family head to Seattle.
Citizen’s Bank Park | Philidelphia Phillies
Miller Park | Milwaukee Brewers
Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City Royals
Marlins Park | Miami Marlins
Globe Life Park | Texas Rangers
Minute Maid Park | Houston Astros
Wrigley Field | Chicago Cubs
Fenway Park | Boston Red Sox
We can all remember something that happened at almost every stadium. Like the baseball our daughter caught from the center fielder at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Or riding the mini Ferris wheel inside Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Or the batting practice home run our son snagged at Petco Park in San Diego. Or our picture with the big-headed mascot at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
And even some visions, that while funny now, at the time seemed less than memorable. Like the grown man shoving our son down to get to a homer in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Or our daughter getting lost in Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Or the hairy, overweight, shirtless man fighting for a home run ball in the bleachers at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Or the colorful language my kids enjoyed at Wrigley Field in Chicago. And don’t even ask about the man on the row in front of us in Milwaukee. So if you’re looking for something to do this summer that will be fun for the entire family and provide memories that will be talked about for years, a baseball trip just might be the ticket.
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Let’s start with the braised bird. I know the ingredients are going to sound really weird but trust me it works. Yes, the sauce will “break” and curdle some but it still tastes delicious even if it’s not “Norman Rockwell” picture perfect.
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TWO ROASTED CHICKEN RECIPES USING MILK OR BUTTERMILK I am the daughter of a beef cattle rancher. I think I have mentioned it before (see Ultra Magazine March 2016 and my article on steak). Beef was our livelihood and life. We used to beg my mom to make us chicken. Because beef was “what’s for dinner”... Every.Single.Night. And true to his DNA, my son can happily eat a steak or burger every night and never complain. But lately, Mama is feeling like she did when she was a kid and chicken is calling her name. Thankfully my child is cooperative and frankly, will eat almost anything as long as it is not tofu, organ meat or filled with green vegetables. I am obsessed with trying to make the perfect roasted chicken. I want succulent meat that is full of flavor and crispy skin. Or, I want chicken that is tender and swimming in a delicious sauce that I can soak up with bread. I can easily go to the grocery store and pick up a perfectly delicious chicken that is already roasted and ready to go. They are fantastic and convenient and they are excellent in a casserole. There’s just one little problem: unless it just came off the rotisserie, I sometimes find they are a little dry and often by the time I get it home (unless I have gone to the grocery store just before dinner) it goes straight into the fridge and dries out a bit more. By the time you reheat it, it
has lost a little of its flavor. I do have a foolproof method for reheating that works even on a chicken that has been in the fridge for a day at the end of this article. As easy, tasty and convenient as the grocery store birds are, sometimes I want to perfectly roast a chicken to serve for Sunday dinner that I prepare and roast myself. So I began a quest to find that perfect recipe and I found two. Both recipes are from professional chefs and I have personally tested them out many times. One is for a succulent bird that you marinate for up to 2 days in buttermilk and a few other ingredients. The other is braised in whole milk and garlic and lemon zest that results in a tender bird with a sauce you will want to drink (or at least sop up with some bread). To ensure success with either recipe here are a few notes:
1 3-4 lb. fresh chicken (or parts of your choice), washed and dried 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper 2 lemons, zested (be sure not to get the white pith which is bitter) ¼ cup loosely packed fresh sage leaves ½ stick cinnamon 10 large garlic cloves (you can leave the skin on but I prefer to peel) 2 ¼ cups milk
NOTES: I have cooked this as a whole bird and just using chicken parts and it is equally delicious. If you use parts they will cook longer than necessary if you do the full 90 minutes but since it is basically a braise it will still be wonderful. Now for optimal flavor: SMELL YOUR LEMONS! Once when I made this I used some lovely organic lemons but the zest had no taste...be sure you get good large ones (they do not need to be organic). They should smell really “lemony.” My son likes me to add red pepper flakes to this...its lovely and not spicy (use maybe ¼ tsp.). Once I forgot the cinnamon stick and it still turned out amazing. If you want a stronger lemon taste, insert one of the lemons in the body cavity of the bird after you have zested it. Try and use a pot that the bird fits snugly in but with enough room to brown the bird. Brown it well to render out the fat so the skin gets crispy.
✓ You can use a whole chicken or buy just your favorite chicken parts. The buttermilk roast chicken needs to be butterflied...the milk braised one remains intact. We love to
Preheat oven to 375° degrees. Wash and dry the bird and liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven and thoroughly brown the bird on all sides. Remove the bird and drain the fat off (or save it and use to roast potatoes in). Put remaining ingredients in the pot and give it a stir and add the chicken back in. You can place one of the zested lemons into the body cavity for a little more lemon flavor. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes then put the lid on the pot and cook an additional 50 minutes (for a total of 90 minutes). Remove from oven and rest in the pot 5-10 minutes before putting onto a serving plate. You can strain the pot sauce if you want but the bits of curd and garlic are too yummy to miss. Be sure you have some bread to sop it up. I like to serve this with potatoes that I roast in the reserved fat from browning the chicken.
do the Chicken in Milk recipe with bone in thighs.
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✓ Buy the best and freshest chicken you can get. Since you are serving these as a roast and not putting it in a casserole go for a chicken with the same care you would use to select a good beef roast. I buy organic or free range. ✓ 3-4 pounds is a good size to feed 4 hungry folks and perfect for the cooking times on these recipes. ✓ Wash and thoroughly pat dry the bird before proceeding with either recipe.
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MOSQUITOES AREN’T JUST A NUISANCE; THEY ARE ALSO A HEALTH THREAT. Some species common in the United States can carry and spread Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus and canine heartworm. The first sign of mosquito activity is usually buzzing from female mosquitoes and their bites. WHERE MOSQUITOES BREED Female mosquitoes can lay as many as 100 eggs at a time. They can lay eggs in just a few inches of standing water; making pinpointing breeding sites a challenge. To help homeowners, Orkin Entomologist Ron Harrison, Ph.D., reveals eight places mosquitoes like the most and offers advice on how to help keep them out of your yard.
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GUTTERS If enough debris is left to collect over time, dirty gutters can clog up and create pockets of water perfect for mosquito breeding. Cleaning gutters regularly to make sure water is flowing smoothly can help keep mosquitoes from breeding so close to your home.
TOYS They are an often overlooked source of standing water, but toys can collect pockets of water and just a few inches is enough for a mosquito to raise a family.
FLOWERPOTS Rainwater can collect in saucers under flowerpots. If left to sit for days, the water becomes an excellent breeding spot for mosquitoes.
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BIRDBATHS Even though birds eat a variety of insects, standing water in bird baths left unchecked for days at a time can become an oasis for female mosquitoes looking for a place to lay eggs. Inspect and change the water weekly to avoid an infestation.
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RAIN BARRELS If water is used within a few days, it will likely not be enough time to create a mosquito problem, but if water is left standing for multiple days, be prepared to find a hotbed of hungry pests.
PLANTS Some plants can hold water in their “mouths” and offer mosquitoes enough standing water to lay their eggs. Other shrubbery can serve as a hideout for grown mosquitoes. In addition to blood, mosquitoes feed on nectar from flowers, so they often hide in shrubbery during the day. Thinning dense shrubbery to increase airflow can help reduce the number of adult mosquitoes in your yard.
TREE CAVITIES Each year, cavities in tree stumps and trunks are filled with water by rainfall and mosquitoes may choose these holes for breeding. While it can be difficult to remove the standing water, a licensed professional can help identify and treat these areas.
LOW POINTS IN THE YARD Any areas lower than the rest of your yard may collect and hold standing water. Make note of these areas when patrolling and be sure to inspect and drain them if necessary.
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NIGELLA LAWSON’S BUTTERMILK ROAST CHICKEN
1 3-4 lb. fresh organic chicken, butterflied (or parts) 2 cups buttermilk 3 cloves (or more) garlic, lightly crushed ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. crushed peppercorns or freshly ground black pepper 5 extra peppercorns 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
IMPORTANT: this needs to marinate for at least 24 hours but up to 48 is ideal...plan accordingly! NOTE: this is simply the best-roasted chicken I have ever eaten. It is tender, juicy and perfect. This recipe calls for the bird to have the spine removed and the bird is then flattened so it is butterflied. This is called “spatchcocking”. I ask the butcher to do this step for me and I reserve the backbone for stock making. You can butterfly it yourself but I let the pros do it for me. You can also make this using chicken parts. The recipe calls for 3 cloves of garlic but I like to use a lot more (like 8) and I gently smash the garlic with my meat-tenderizing mallet. I also add about ¼ tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes. I like to roast potatoes under the chicken (cut small to not interfere with the roasting rack)--I toss them in a tiny bit of olive oil and place cut side down in the roasting pan under the chicken. TO MARINATE: wash and dry chicken. Take a zip top bag and open and place into a bowl and put all ingredients (except chicken) into the bag---close and mix. The bowl is just a safety measure to hold the bag upright with the liquid in it. Add chicken to the marinade and zip up the bag and give it a good massage. Marinate 24 hours (minimum) to 48 hours (ideal). Turn bag frequently. TO ROAST: Preheat oven to 400° and remove chicken from marinade and place on a rack to allow marinade to drain off (I put a plate under the rack). You do not need to wipe it off, just open up the bird and let it drain (about 10 minutes). Rub chicken all over lightly with olive oil and give a very light sprinkling of salt and a good amount of pepper. Place chicken on a rack (I use the same rack for draining and cooking) and be sure you have it opened up (like a butterfly) and the breast is up. Place in oven (uncovered) and roast for 40 minutes until the skin is nicely browned. Then reduce the heat to 325° and roast an additional 15-20 minutes until the juices run clear. Remove from oven and cover chicken with foil and allow to rest while you prepare the pan sauce. UltraMagTexas.com
NOTE: if you are using chicken parts and not a whole bird, be sure to check the doneness a bit sooner...use a meat thermometer! PAN SAUCE: take the chicken drippings and add 2 tbsp. butter and a finely minced shallot (if you wish). Sauté a few minutes until simmering and add in ¼ cup white wine (or a few tbsp. of sherry) and cook until wine is reduced. Add an additional pat of butter if desired. Pour over chicken. These recipes are easy...the steps look like a lot but in reality it only takes a few minutes to mix the marinade or to make the braising liquid. TIPS FOR REHEATING A STORE BOUGHT ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
Cut some small potatoes in half (I prefer golf ball size) and place in the bottom of your Dutch oven or roaster. Sauté them for a few minutes in butter or olive oil until they start to brown. Turn them cut side down in the pan and get the bottom really crispy and brown and then place the bird on top (the potatoes act like a rack) and be sure to add all juice in the container. Add in ⅓ cup of chicken stock and dot the chicken with a few pats of butter. Cook covered at 350° until the chicken is warmed and the potatoes are done. I hope you enjoy both of these recipes from 2 of my favorite chefs. They are delicious and special enough to serve for company. They are pretty foolproof and I’m sure you will want to make these frequently. Be sure to share your photos on social media by tagging me with #ultracookingwithanice or @ultracookingwithanice Next month we are going to talk burgers…
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DRUGSTORES Honest Lies and Other Misguided Thoughts By Newt Harlan
Do y’all remember old-fashioned drugstores? I’m not talking about those scaled down department stores that we see today. No, I’m talking about real, honest-to-goodness drugstores. Drug stores where the druggist with his mortars, pestles and a bit of magic, compounded many remedies and didn’t simply count and dispense pills from one bottle to another. Druggists who could swab a sore throat with a tincture of Merthiolate or some other foul tasting medicine, which could remove splinters and mix up all kinds of things to cure self-diagnosed or perceived illnesses for folks who thought a consultation from the doctor, was unnecessary or too expensive. Those were drugstores, apothecaries that offered little besides medicine, medical supplies and a few other necessities. Oh, and of course the soda fountain, which dispensed sodas, malts, and shakes. There are very few, if any of those stores left any more. Back when I was growing up we had not one, but two old-fashioned drugstores less than a block apart on Main Street in Humble, Tooke’s and the Humble Pharmacy. The Humble Pharmacy, known to most of us simply as “The Pharmacy”, was located on the lower floor of the 16
Masonic Hall on Main St., across from the city hall and courthouse between Avenues A and B, while Tooke’s was on the southeast corner of Main and Avenue B. Both locations were just around the corner from Dr. Panzerella’s clinic on Avenue B and only a short walk from Dr. McKay’s on Avenue C, making it convenient for folks to pick up their medications at either store after visiting the doctor. The interior layouts of the stores were quite similar. The druggist’s domain was back in the rear of the store. Each had a soda fountain counter with stools running down one side of the store and The Pharmacy had 4 or 5 booths in a row directly behind the stools. The rest of both interiors were taken up with shelves and cases of patent medicines, braces, personal hygiene items and other medical needs along with a few small gift items around the rest of the store. Both stores had a newspaper-magazine-paperback section up in a front corner. There, with one exception, the similarities ended. Tooke’s interior was exactly what one would picture a drugstore looking like in the 1920s and 30s. The interior was somewhat gloomy, lit primarily by green-shaded lights hanging UltraMagTexas.com
from very high ceilings of stamped metal. The oiled wood floors and a marble-topped soda fountain faced by a row of swiveling wood stools completed the early 1900s look. Tooke’s only nod to “modernity” was fluorescent lights back in the druggist area and an electric coffee maker. The Pharmacy was just the opposite--high tech all the way with dropped ceilings and fluorescent lighting giving a modern, clean appearance to the vinyl tile floors and the color coordinated lime green Formica counter top with lime green vinyl covered stools, which was repeated on the seats and tabletops of the booths. The one other thing shared by both drugstores was that “drugstore smell.” The smell was kind of bittersweet, clean, medicinal, vanilla, chlorine that was neither pleasant nor unpleasant; it smelled like…... a drugstore. It’s been something like 60 years since I last smelled that scent and will probably never smell it again, but if I ever do I’ll recognize it. Old fashioned or modern didn’t seem to have much bearing on which drugstore got the patronage, folks didn’t seem to care one way or the other and many medicine cabinets had prescriptions from both on their shelves.
It’s just conjecture on my part, but I think the doctors determined which store filled their prescription, choosing the older more experienced Tooke brothers to compound oldfashioned remedies and the younger druggist at the Pharmacy to dispense the new wonder drugs that were just coming out--but, as I said, that’s just personal conjecture. The singular feature at both drugstores that endeared them to my peer group and me during our pre-teen and teenage years was the soda fountain. Early on, the soda fountain was usually good for an ice cream cone after a visit to the doctor if you were a big boy and didn’t cry. Later, as we grew to be “big” kids in the 5th and 6th grades, the soda fountain at The Pharmacy was the place to go after the Saturday matinee at the picture show, still holding hands with your girlfriend if you were tough enough to field the taunts from your friends. My usual post-matinee order was a tall Cherry Coke with two straws-yes, we really did the one drink, two straw thing back then, and with a short Coke with no ice refill, could sit for at least an hour sipping, talking, and holding hands while gazing into each others’ eyes. I don’t recall any of the conversations that passed between us, but I still remember some very deep, soulful eye gazing. Thinking back, I honestly can’t recall who the particular girls were, but they could’ve been one of many since at that time we had new girlfriends and boyfriends about every other week or so. A “tall” Coke was about 16 oz. and cost 10
cents, while a “short” Coke was about half that big for a nickel. The drinks were mixed at the soda fountain with squirts of syrup and carbonated water and served over cracked ice. The popular flavors in my day were regular Coke, Cherry Coke, cherry phosphate, vanilla phosphate and hand-squeezed lemonade and limeade. Probably the most popular drinks with the teen and pre-teen crowd were the extra thick milkshakes for a quarter and malts for 30 cents. The fountain always made portions that would fill a tall glass with enough left in the mixing cup to fill it again when your glass got to the halfway mark. The soda fountains were also prime gathering spots on Saturday mornings as everyone gathered to discuss the previous night’s football or basketball game over Cokes or coffee and the players managed to find an excuse to drop in to bask in their accolades. Just as today, back then a large portion of the drug store’s business was in over-thecounter or patent medicines. Every household kept a supply of castor oil, boric acid solution, the ever present, Milk of Magnesia, plus Collier’s Little Liver Pills, Duke’s Pills, Hadacol and no telling how many other remedies and potions that back then did just as little as the cure-alls do today. The national chain pharmacies may fill prescriptions today, but they’ll never fill the void that was created when The Pharmacy and Tooke’s closed their doors--of course, Dr. Panzarella and Dr. McKay are gone now as well, so I suppose it makes little difference where the pills come from.
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During the summer, extended breaks from the day-to-day routines are great for making new family memories. They are also great for taking some time to recall previous ones often found in items around the house. From those old baby clothes and toys to books and dusty tech you haven’t touched in years, these “memories” may be cluttering your home. Spend some time as a family and clear out what you no longer need. For some extra motivation, approach your cleaning with a fresh perspective: donating your gently-used items will help others while freeing up space for new memories.
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Give items meaning
Take it one room at a time Whether you live in a modest apartment or a sprawling single-family home, overhauling your entire living space at once is an overwhelming prospect. Instead, focus on one room at a time with a timeframe that makes sense for your schedule.
implement a rule that items you keep should be at least two of three things: functional, sentimental and beautiful. If an item is none of these (like an old food storage container without a lid), toss it. Especially if you are low on space, only hang on to those items that serve two or more roles.
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While it sometimes makes sense to resell unwanted items online or through a yard sale, donating is another way you can give these goods a second life and help bring warmth, happiness and smiles to others. Through its Glad to Give program, the Glad Products Company makes donating easy because you can fill a Glad ForceFlex bag, stretch it and stuff it with just about anything you want to donate. Clothing is one of the best things to donate so others can make better use of the gently loved items
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A Match Made in Heaven? (or how to pick the right attorney) Courtesy of Byron K. Barclay
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Picking an attorney to help you with a legal problem is really no different than any other important choice in life. How does one go about picking their favorite band, or beer, or barbecue? Ask friends what (or who) they like, check out the Internet for webpages, and ultimately, start your search to find the best choice for you. Here are a few things to remember about picking and hiring the right lawyer. Just like there are rock and roll bands, and within that category, there are punk, classic, speed metal and party jam bands, there are all kinds of lawyers within a specific category of the law. A criminal lawyer is the one to call when you’ve got problems with the police. (Do it quickly.) Divorce lawyers will help when you’ve got domestic issues (husband/wife/kids). Are you injured? You’ll need a personal injury lawyer. If you plan to die someday (that’s most of us), you could probably benefit from speaking to an Estate Planning/Probate lawyer. But how do you find a good one?
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The first step in finding a lawyer is to collect some names from friends or the Internet or the State Bar website, (TexasBar.com) or even call a non-profit Lawyer Referral site. With a little research, you’ll be able to determine what kind of lawyer you need. (I always recommend hiring a really good one. If you need a name, call me!) Once you’ve got some names, call them up. Most lawyers will take a quick (five minutes or less) phone call about a potential case, and if they can’t handle it, many will give you a name of someone they know who would be more interested or capable.
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Because I am Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (in Personal Injury Trial Law), I believe that a “board certified” attorney may be more experienced in a specific area than one who is not. Board certification does not always mean that lawyer is a “better”lawyer, but he or she certainly has met some specific, heightened qualifications that at a minimum suggest that they are imminently qualified to handle a matter in their specific area.
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The next step is to call that lawyer up for a more in-depth chat. Have a clear idea about what it is you want to achieve. Few problems are so complex that they can’t be described in five minutes, but once you’ve got past that point, the lawyer will ask you more pointed and specific questions to narrow the issues. At this point, you should remember to be completelyhonest here. COMPLETELY. Everything you say to a potential lawyer is protected by attorney-client privilege, meaning you can tell them your secrets without worrying about them sharing those secrets with others. Even if you haven’t hired them yet.
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Finally, be prepared to discuss the costs for these professional services. Don’t be shy. If you are hiring a lawyer, ask him for his hourly rate. If you can hire a lawyer on a contingency fee (more common in personal injury matters), ask for the percentage of the fee that the lawyer will keep if the case is settled or tried to verdict. A qualified, experienced lawyer will always be your best bet. If you need one, good luck to you.
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Many people take advantage of June’s warm weather by making resolutions to get themselves and their pets in shape for summer. However, when participating in outdoor activities like walking or running during these high temperatures, extra precautions need to be taken to ensure your pet’s safety. Dr. Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that humans are not the only ones who need to be cautious when exercising during higher than average temperatures. “Animals do things they normally wouldn’t do to stay cool, which is an important thing to remember when outside,” Stickney said. “If they are all riled up and having a good time, they may forget how hot it is, so it is important to always monitor them.” Anytime you are outdoors or doing something active during the summer, it is important for you and your pets to take plenty of breaks. Although
you may be used to handling the heat and are aware when you need to stop and rest, your pet, especially if they have a thick coat, may not fare as well in the summer months. “Keep in mind that if you’re thirsty, your pet is most likely thirsty,” Stickney said. “Animals need plenty of access to fresh water. You can even try putting ice cubes in it to make it colder and more refreshing.” However, the warm summer temperatures don’t mean you shouldn’t participate in outdoor activities with your pets. If you and Fido enjoy long walks to the neighborhood park, for example, just be sure that he has access to plenty of water throughout your trip. Bringing along a water bottle and bowl for him to drink from is always a good idea. “Also keep in mind that pavement can get very hot in the summer,” Stickney said. “If your dogs don’t have thick foot pads, they could develop burns on their feet. Letting them walk on the grass instead of the concrete can help keep their foot pads from blistering.”
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8 Ways to Keep Your Brain
HEALTHY AND SHARP The brain is the body’s most complex organ. It’s also the most important one. That’s why keeping it healthy is critical, especially as you age. Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected. As it turns out, the things that you do to keep your body and heart healthy may also be good for your brain. Incorporate these eight healthy habits and activities into your daily life to help you optimize brain health and stay sharp in the years ahead.
Get Moving
Physical activity is good for your health at every age. Studies show being active is associated with a lower risk of brain issues. Whether it’s nightly walks, playing with the grandkids or taking your favorite yoga class, find an activity that meets your needs and gets your heart pumping for at least 30 minutes every day.
Eat to Thrive
The antioxidants in nutrient-dense foods like berries, broccoli and legumes, including some fats such as olive oil, may lower some risks to your brain. Try eating a healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet with lots of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains such as oatmeal and brown rice.
Know Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can have serious effects on your brain health. If your blood pressure is high, get it under control. It may help reduce some risks to your brain.
Drink Moderately
How the body handles alcohol can change with age. Some older adults can feel “high”without increasing the amount of alcohol they drink. This can make them more likely to become confused or have accidents. So limit the amount of alcohol you drink – or don’t drink it at all.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Poor sleep, or inadequate sleep, due to issues such as insomnia or sleep apnea, doesn’t just leave you feeling tired. It can have serious physical effects and can impact memory and thinking, too. Get comfy and go to bed. Seven to eight hours is a good night’s rest.
Discover a New Talent
When you learn new things, you engage your brain. Try something you haven’t done before – learning Spanish, ballroom dancing or carpentry, for example. Challenging your brain on a regular basis is fun and beneficial.
Stay Connected
Science has shown that regular engagement in social activities can help reduce some risks to your brain. Stay connected and invite family or friends over for a healthy meal, go on a hike together or just hang out.
Talk to Your Doctor
As you age, some changes in brain function, including short-term memory, happen more frequently than when you were younger. If you have questions or are concerned, ask your doctor at your next appointment. For more tips on keeping your brain healthy and thriving, visit BrainHealth.gov. (Family Features) UltraMagTexas.com
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