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T he M odern P et C at: From C raf ty C arnivore to C ouch P otato

ur house cats still have m any of the instincts that lions and tigers possess. E ven f if ty y ears ago, m ost pet cats lived their lives outdoors getting a f air share of their f ood f rom

hunting

and eating m ice, rats, and sm all birds. T hey w ere so proud of their sk ills that they w ould leave a rat head or som e bird guts on our f ront porch to show us w hat a f ine predator they w ere. T hey had to w ork f or a portion of their groceries. W e hum ans w ould supplem ent their diets w ith cans of high- protein w et f ood com plete w ith f ishey es and indistinguishable chunk s of m eat by products. T hey thrived on this diet because they are obligate carnivores. I n other w ords, their sy stem s req uire real m eat to f unction properly . T his diet of canned f ood and those unf ortunate prey item s is exactly w hat a real carnivore needs to stay healthy . N o self - respecting lion, leopard, or dom estic cat w ould ever be caught dead at a vegan restaurant. U nless they w ere there to eat the chef or the rats in the k itchen. C ats need real m eat caulk ed f ull of protein to stay lean and m ean.

average A m erican cat has been relegated to a totally indoor lif e.

T o protect our cats f rom

the risk s

of urban outdoor living, w e have changed their diet and w ay of lif e. f rom

traum a and death at the hands of

autom obiles, coy otes, and roam ing dogs. L uck y f or the songbirds

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the prow l look ing f or a m eal. But as usual, w hen y ou m ess w ith M other N ature som ething alw ay s goes w rong. A ll is not

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w ell w ith our hom ebound f eline f riends.

N ot only have w e m ade cats lazy by living inside, but w e have also changed the diet that they have thrived on f or thousands of y ears. By f eeding them

dry cat chow , w e have

inadvertently tried to m ak e our little carnivores om nivores.

Y ou see, f or dry cat f ood to be crunchy and stay f resh it m ust be bak ed w ith a carbohy drate in it. So, in addition to a m eat m eal, dry k ibble has corn or w heat as the num ber

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tw o ingredient. T he problem

is that cats’ digestive tracts

w ere designed to eat protein, f at, guts, and bone, not grains. C ats turn protein into energy and unf ortunately , carbs are m ore of ten converted to f at.

C anned cat f ood is closer to a natural f eline diet and is m ore lik ely to control excessive w eight gain. C om bine excessive carbs w ith a sedentary lif esty le and w e have the recipe f or obesity f or our f elines. C arbs and the couch m ak e our corpulent k itties susceptible to diabetes and arthritis. I see a surprisingly large num ber of diabetic cats in our hospital today com pared to f orty y ears ago w hen I started practicing. T here are f ew er traum a cases to treat, but w e diagnose m ore lif esty lerelated problem s.

T his is an interesting parallel to m odern- day hum ans w hose relatives lived an agrarian lif esty le w ith their day s f illed predom inantly w ith phy sical labor to people today that sit behind a desk w ith easy access to calorie- laden f oods. W e bipeds have f ew er w ork - related accidents and f ew er inf ectious diseases, but there is an epidem ic of obesity and diabetes in the populations of developed countries.

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Glass Club - Vintage A m erican- m ade k itchenw are, pottery , and A dm ission is $ 7 . 0 0 f or both day s. Food conGlass & Antique Show dinnerw are are also f eatured. cessions are available onsite and w ill be $7 Saturday and Sunday T he H ouston G lass C lub Show rem ains one catered by the C razy C ook ers f eaturing pulled and Sale August 19 and 20, 2023.Admission

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he H ouston G lass C lub is pleased to announce its 4 8 th annual V intage G lass and A ntiq ue Show and Sale. T he show begins on Saturday , A ugust 1 9 f rom 9 : 0 0 a. m . to 5 : 0 0 p. m . and continues on Sunday , A ugust 2 0 , f rom 1 0 : 0 0 a. m . to 4 : 0 0 0 p. m . T he event w ill be held at the Fort Bend C ounty Fairgrounds, 4 3 1 0 H ighw ay 3 6 , j ust south of H ouston in R osenberg, T X . “ G lass is m ore delightf ul and sightly than any other m aterial at this day k now n to m an” could be a q uote f rom a m odern- day glass collector.

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of the top- rated and respected show s in the U nited States w ith dealers display ing rare and hard- to- f ind pieces. T hese dealers buy all y ear w ith this particular show in m ind k now ing that the patrons have discrim inating tastes and expect the best and m ost unusual glassw are to be there.

T here is also a w onderf ul general line antiq ue show in the second building so attendees get tw o show s in one! D ealers carry a w ide range of general line antiq ues including f urniture, linens, estate and costum e j ew elry , silver, q uilts, and a m y riad of other item s.

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Relationship

ASK J AN & DEAN

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My advice other than kicking his sorry butt to the curb (not the dog), is to stand your ground and tell your boyfriend Sherman stays in the bed. Now I can see if you are wanting to do something other than sleep, then shutting the bedroom door at that time is okay. But if Sherman is used to sleeping there and you like his presence, then the boyfriend must get over it or call it quits. In my opinion, anyone that doesn’t like dogs, or any animals for that matter, needs to go. Sorry.

Hello , Susan. This is a no-brainer for me as I like dogs more than I like most people. Have you ever heard of the old saying: My house, my rules? It’s your house and you make the rules. A guy that thinks a dog has no place inside a home is not someone I would want to be in a relationship with. Dogs are family and should be treated as

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Cookin’Column

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i all you Wavers. I have had quite a few recipe requests for pasta salads. So Bunny dusted off one from my go to

cookbook. Hope you like it a much as I do.

Wendy’s Wonderful Pasta Salad I ngr edi ent s •

1 pound macaroni pasta, uncooked

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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls (or chopped into pieces if you can’t find pearls)

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8 ounces salami or pepperoni or half of both

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6 ounces black olives, sliced

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1/2 red onion, diced

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1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

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2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley chopped (optional)

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1/2 cup freshly grated or shreds of parmesan cheese (optional)

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Banana Peppers (pepperoncini), sliced (optional)

D r es s i ng p e r th e i n g r e d i e n t l i st d i r e cti o n s. Cut the meats into bite•

3/4 cup olive oil

si ze d p i e ce s, h a l f th e to m a to e s, sl ice the banana peppers

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1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar

a n d o l i ve s, d i ce th e r e d o n i o n , a n d chop the herbs. Cut

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u p th e m o zza r e l l a u n l e ss u si n g th e pearls. G rate the

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1 teaspoon dried parsley leaves

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Gr a b a b o w l to m i x u p th e h o m e m ade dressing. Juice the

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1 teaspoon granulated sugar

l e m o n th e n co m b i n e a l l i n g r e d i e n ts and whisk. Mix all

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

th e i n g r e d i e n ts i n a b o w l a n d e a t or chill for a couple of h o u r s. ell, that oes t or

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How Exercise Makes Us Feel SO GOOD! D

o you remember the public service announcement in the late ’80 s that went like this: “This is your brain. This is drugs. This is your

brain on drugs. Any questions?” Terrifying to see your brain frying in a

Without enough dopamine, you probably wouldn’t feel like putting forth

pan, right?

the effort to do the things you need to do and that makes you feel good.

People who are depressed typically have a low dopamine level. The fact

Well, when we exercise, it turns out our brains release some pretty potent

that exercise boosts the release of dopamine and serotonin partially

chemicals that make us feel really good. I would never advocate taking

explains why exercise is a natural mood-lifter antidepressant.

mood-altering drugs to feel good, but the chemicals our brain releases ore ne hr ne

naturally when doing physical activity are a different story!

When you exercise, especially a high-intensity workout, your adrenal Six chemicals are responsible for the amazing feeling we get when our

glands, two small glands above your kidneys, and your brain ramp up

bodies are challenged with exercise. A nd each one plays a part as Dr.

the production of norepinephrine, a substance that’s both a hormone

Feel Good.

and a brain chemical. Y ou become more alert and focused when more norepinephrine flows into your bloodstream. Norepinephrine also boosts

Seroton n

memory retrieval, making you better at retrieving information stored in

Working up a sweat tells your body to increase the production of a

your brain.

mood-boosting brain chemical called serotonin. People who are depressed often have low levels of serotonin. This, at least partially,

R esearch supports the idea that exercise improves focus, attention,

explains why exercise lowers the risk of depression. The problem is that

and the ability to concentrate. Immediately after a workout, your brain is

you don’t feel like getting off the couch to exercise when your serotonin

better at accomplishing tasks and resisting distractions. How much more

level is low. Still, if you can force yourself to do it, it can lift your energy

productive would you be at work if you did short exercise sessions every

level and your spirits.

hour or so?

Interestingly, some studies show exercise is as effective as prescription antidepressants for easing depression. A erobic exercise beats out resist-

BDNF stands for brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and it may be the most

ance exercise for boosting serotonin. So, when you’re feeling down, get

important chemical released during exercise since it fosters long-term

your blood pumping with brisk activity.

brain health. BDNF acts as a growth factor and promotes the formation of new connections between nerve cells or neurons. It also helps repair

o a

ne

nerve cells that are damaged. BDNF is most active in regions of the

Dopamine is the “ motivation” and “ reward” neurotransmitter. O n any given

brain involved in memory, particularly an area called the hippocampus.

day, you can thank dopamine if you feel motivated and ready to tackle the

The good news is that exercise increases brain production of BDNF by

day’s list of projects after a workout. It’s dopamine that motivates us to

up to three times. Y ou may not get an immediate boost in brain function

achieve something of value or makes us feel rewarded.

from BDNF, but it helps protect your brain against injury as it preserves cognitive function.

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Endorphins

during exercise and also in response to emotional or psychological

E ndorphins are the ultimate “ feel good” chemicals. Y ou’ve heard people

stressors. A nother way to say this is that cortisol released from exercising

talk about “ runner’s high,” the feeling of bliss and oneness with the world

intensely suppresses the subsequent cortisol response to a psychosocial

after running for a while. E ndorphins are the likely reason, although some

stressor.

researchers believe other brain chemicals, like serotonin and dopamine, The otto

play a role too. Plus, endorphins help to relieve pain.

ne

The combination of these six neurotransmitters and brain chemicals exO nce you start pumping out endorphins, exercise no longer feels as hard.

plains many of the physical feelings we get from exercising. So, exercise

Finally, endorphins help calm fear and anxiety, making you feel more

isn’t just for weight control, heart health, and improving your physique; it’s

tranquil and at peace with yourself.

for feeling good too. R emember this the next time you’re tempted to skip a workout.

Cortisol Cortisol has a vital job as one of the body’s stress hormones, released as part of the fight-or-flight response. The functions of cortisol are supposed to be immediate and short-lived, enough to see you through any physical challenge. This was great for cavemen fighting saber-toothed tigers but less ideal in modern lives when stress can be psychological and constant.

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MEET DR. TARA WEGRYN

ZO® Skin Health BY: DR. TARA WEGRYN

ZO® Skin Health is an innovative skin line that we carry at Refresh Medispa.

The line was created by Dr. Obagi and is only sold to physicians who then make product recommendations that suit an individual patient’s skin type and therapeutic needs.

Some of the ingredients and concentrations are higher than can be sold over-the-counter.

The line provides both daily care products and therapeutic treatments to optimize patient’s skin health. Impressed with the quality of these products and the scientifically sound ingredients, I personally used the ZO® skin health line on a daily basis for over a month before I decided to carry it at Refresh. I found it to be extremely effective in improving the overall quality of my skin and, in my case, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

After determining your skin’s characteristics, areas of concern, and your skin care goals, I will create a unique and personalized protocol for you. This will include product selection and may include other supportive services to optimize your skin’s health and appearance.

The ZO® program is a three-step program.

The first step is simply “Getting Skin Ready” and includes daily care products; cleansers for oily to dry skin, exfoliating polishes that remove dead skin, and toners to control oil or sooth dry skin.

Step Two in the program is to “Prevent and Correct”. Daily Power Defense promotes skin repair with powerful antioxidants delivered in a daily cream creating a more youthful look. If uneven skin tones are a concern, Brightalive®, a non-Retin-A skin brightener, can be used to lighten brown spots and soften color differences. It can be used daily and will

Dr Tara Wegryn is a board-certi ed Neurologist and Electrophysiologist and a member in good standing with the IAPAM not irritate your sun exposed skin like Retin-A can. If reducing fine lines and wrinkles is the goal this can be achieved with skin rejuvenating Growth Factor Serum. ZO® also has its own self-activating Vitamin C cream, Hydrafirm™ Eye Brightening Repair Crème and Retinol Skin Brightener.

The Third Step in the ZO® program is to “Protect”. Protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun with one of Dr. Obagi’s broad spectrum sunscreen products, or you may prefer Flex by Colorescience, a mineral based SPF 50 sunscreen that also acts as a foundation. Sun exposure can cause color changes, surface texture alterations, and thickening of the skin, which can deepen creases and wrinkles. We offer a variety of sunscreens with different features including water resistance, tint, and finish. The ZO® line also pairs beautifully with the HydraFacial© system at Refresh.

Aesthetic Medicine). Dr. Wegryn received her MD from the University of Florida and residency in Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1996, Dr. Wegryn founded Houston Neuromonitoring, a successful intraoperative monitoring company that served the surgical community at the TMC (Texas Medical Center) for over 17 years.

Dr. Tara Wegryn is currently the director/ owner of Refresh Medispa in Galveston, Texas.

FOUR OF MY FAVORITE ZO PRODUCTS • ZO® RECOVERY CREAM - improves crepey neck and décolleté.

• ZO® RENEWAL CREAM - great facial hydrator.

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• ZO® BRIGHTALIVE® - perfect summer skin brightener that is safe to wear in the sun.

Together, we will tailor a daily home care regimen that will optimize your skin’s health, improve texture, and minimize flaws. We will create a program that fits your skin needs, your budget, and your life! Healthy skin IS achievable at any age!

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ummer is in full swing which means the temperatures are high. As the temperatures climb so does the stress on your plants. W e all want lots of blooms and vegetables, but some

plants simply won’t thrive in intense heat and humidity. However, there are several things we can do to reduce the stress on the plants.

Water This is kind of obvious, but lots of people water wrong. Instead of a little bit every day, you need to soak the plants thoroughly and then let that water be used up. If plants are in the ground, that would be like 1 inch 2 -3 times per week in J uly and August.

O nce the heat breaks, only water 1 inch once per week September through May. If you have container gardens, you are going to be watering daily unless you have really large containers. F or really large containers, water every other day.

U se a liquid fertiliz er once per week, preferably an organic fertiliz er like compost tea. W ith all the watering, the nutrients can sometimes be flushed out.

Mulch Mulch is SO IMP O R TANT to a healthy garden or landscape. Mulch helps retain water by acting like a sponge. It also conserves water because it protects the top layer of the soil from drying out. K eeping the roots cooler is also a positive effect of thick mulch. W hen applying mulch, spread it 3 -4 inches deep, 6 inches is even better.

Shade If you have the ability to string up shade cloth, your plants would be grateful. I don’t know of a living thing that doesn’t appreciate shade in a Texan summer.

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Most any organic matter makes for good mulch. C ompost is my number one favorite, you can feed your plants a slow-release fertiliz er and mulch at the same time. P ine needles, moldy leaves, shredded hardwood, and cedar are all excellent choices. Shredded C ypress hardens to a layer not unlike concrete making it a poor choice. P ine bark is fine except that in heavy rains it floats away.

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Education on the Island Hello, fellow Wavers! This month our fun fact journey starts with higher education and finishes in the Cushing L ibrary. L et’s jump right in!

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Di n i ng S ec t ion Your time is valuable. Trust Waves Dining Section to be your personal concierge on the Galveston Dining Circuit.

With tips, amenities, features like outdoor seating, pet friendliest places and price points, let us test the WAVES at various Island Restaurants for you!

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Pork Ribs Pork ribs cooked with our original rub till almost done then basted with our honey sweetened sauce.

Grilled Chicken Chicken spiced with our rub cooked over wood. Unlike any chicken you have ever eaten.

Link Sausage Pork and Beef link sausage smoked over oak ready and waiting for you to order.

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regular tamales with the same great taste.

Barbacoa (Sat. and Sun. Only) Pennie Ochoa’s delicious recipe.

Tender, moist shredded beef is the result.

Menudo (Seasonal) Honey comb tripe in a spicy Mexican soup Sides and Dessert All sides are made fresh at Pennie’s Potato Salad Dill based cool refreshing chopped potatoes mixed with dressings.

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est Market Street is a rapidly gentrifying area just outside the busy Strand district. For many years this area west of 25 th Street was Galveston’s “ red light” district. While there were many pleasures to be had, fine dining was never the main attraction.

L ong after the wild gambling days of Galveston came to a halt in the middle of the last century, this area, like much of Galveston, went into a deep slumber. E ven the revival of the Strand and Postoffice districts did little to revive this blighted part of downtown.

That started to change after Hurricane Ike devastated our island and the rebuilding and recovery efforts spread from the core downtown. O ne of the first businesses to move into this area was the Maceo Spice Store. L ocated near 27 th Street and Market, they were the anchor and the catalyst for the changes we see today.

Far from a slum, this is now a vibrant two-block area offering fine dining, upscale cocktails, trendy coffee houses, and numerous boutique shops.

A mong the finest of the trendy new restaurants is the L eeland House.

Describing themselves as “ a cozy boutique bistro & bar” , they have certainly brought a new level of trendy brunch and dinner offerings to our island.

In late 20 22, Justin L ofton and Cheryl Crider decided to bring to Galveston the very successful restaurant concept they had pioneered in Houston’s near east side, another area that is rapidly gentrifying.

Finding fertile ground in Galveston, they have been welcomed to our community with a wealth of positive reviews and much chatter on social media.

In all my years as food editor, this is perhaps the most difficult review I have written as there is much to be admired about L eeland House, but there are

other areas that I feel need improvement. More on that later.

O ccupying a historic building previously vacated by the Gypsy Joynt restaurant, I was immediately taken by the remarkable restoration and conversion of this old space into a beautiful and welcoming post-industrial type motif perfectly matched to their trendy cuisine and mostly upscale clientele. E ntering from the street, it is welcoming and warm with polished concrete floors, exposed brick walls, and an imposing bar. This area is becoming congested so the off-street parking is appreciated as is the sidewalk pet-friendly seating.

The charm quickly wears off however as you encounter a menu-stacked podium and a very confused seating and ordering system. Y ou are pretty much on your own to find a table and you finally realize you need to place your order at the bar. There is no signage or formal ordering point. Y ou just squeeze between the stools and catch the attention of the bartender.

The ordering is fast and seemingly accurate and the food is delivered quickly. Nonetheless, it is not intuitive and detracts from what is otherwise a splendid restaurant.

A h! The food mostly atones for the sins of the ordering process. It is very good. The obvious high quality justifies their prices and while not a bargain exactly, represents solid value.

E verything I have had is superb. A ll of the dishes I have seen on other tables leave me longing for further exploration of their menu.

L et’s examine that menu. It is obvious that a lot of effort has gone into developing a menu that supports their theme and has something for almost every taste. E ven so, there are quirks. For example, when I was there last, they only offered one burger. It was a monster with two patties, cheese, and even an egg. But what if I only wanted a simple burger with a single patty and traditional dressing? Is it even an option? How would they manage that with their ordering system?

The menu has a large brunch section offering traditional egg dishes and a

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few surprises. The L eeland Benedict - their play on the traditional dish - left me speechless. It is simply amazing with an avocado hollandaise sauce that was delicious. A vocados are a common theme here and they find their way into many dishes. Their biscuits and gravy are memorable but perhaps the star of the brunch show is their shrimp grits. A common dish in Galveston, they are seldom executed with the creamy silkiness achieved here.

They have a nice selection of pizzas. My benchmark is a Margherita pizza.

A simple dish that is frustratingly difficult to master. They do a fine job. L ots of fresh basil and undertones of garlic with a perfect crust. It is something I come back for.

Their shareable appetizers and sides are all well-executed. K udos for their Brussels sprouts that are taking on a local cult following as well as their spinach artichoke dip and their sundried tomato hummus.

U nfortunately checking out continues the serving confusion and is my only serious criticism of this restaurant. There are no tickets. Y ou present yourself back at the bar and they somehow remember what you ordered. Y ou place your credit card in their handheld contraption and it instantly defaults to a 20 % tip which is rather presumptuous for a no-service - no ice tea refills sort of place. It takes some finger choreography to tame the tip down and actually pay your bill.

A nd there you have it. E xcellent food, good value, and strange and confusing service. Would I return? A bsolutely and very soon!

O ff-street parking, handicapped accessibility is good, and pet-friendly outdoor seating.

Salads are good and plentiful as would be expected but with so many exotic entrees seem mundane in comparison. However, sometimes all I want is a grilled chicken Caesar salad and they do it right albeit the obligatory avocado.

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E venings bring an expanded menu with many more shareable dishes and an array of sophisticated “ mains” that include a salmon dish and a steak sandwich all of which begs the question: Why no local seafood? O ur island is surrounded by water that is teaming with fish, shrimp, and oysters being unloaded only a few short blocks from this restaurant. Sure salmon is fine and healthy but it is harvested thousands of miles from here. I would much rather have a fresh never-frozen snapper or grouper filet.

However, do not let the omissions detract from the offerings. This is a serious and talented kitchen. E verything I have ordered is excellent. What they do, they do well and that is good enough for me.

They have a full-service bar and a lively wine list with an adequate number of craft beers. They have a menu of specialty cocktails and I am ordering their market street mule on my next visit. It is their take on a traditional Moscow mule with vodka, lime, sugar, ginger beer, and mint. It sounds perfect for a hot summer day.

I have not tried any of their desserts but I will certainly have a slice of K ey lime pie on my next visit. It is mentioned in several reviews and is something I enjoy. www.wavesgalveston.com

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I was thinking that I would make it an all native Texan quiz . E ach of the following are pictures of celebrities that were born right here in Texas. That is the only hint your Bum is going to give you. I have made it a little harder for you this time, so I am curious to see how well you will do in identifying these famous Texans. Here you go, W avers. Show me what you got!

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CURTAIN GOING UP

PAUL HAGER

By: Paul Hager

THE 2023 TONY AWARDS; MOST UNDERRATED MUSICALS OF THE

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going on. Before the show began, host A riana DeBose revealed to the audience the only words that would appear on the teleprompter that night: “ Please wrap up” (the advisory to award winners to close their acceptance speech). The broadcast’s opening performance number began with DeBose paging through a script of blank pages before launching into a dance number that was backed by music but free of lyrics.

L in-Manuel Miranda initially wrote an opening number for the awards, but it was not performed because of the strike. Personally, I didn’t miss the often awful scripted quips the presenters were forced to recite.

R ewatching some of the live performances from the nominated musicals led me to one of the Y ouTube channels to which I subscribe called MsMojo which produces original, high-quality pop culture-related videos on film & TV , celebrity, music, health, lifestyle, and fashion with

XT T Produced at E TC in 20 17 , NO R MA L is a 20 0 8 Pulitzer Prize and Tony A ward-winning A merican rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Y orkey and music by Tom K itt. The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The musical addresses grief, depression, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of suburban life.

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My advice? If these allegedly underrated shows ever come our way again, don’t Y O U underrate them by not buying a ticket to go see them!

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security team. L et’s face it, demanding to see our receipt is basically the

store has made us do their work for them. More money for them, more

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W e have a friend that told us when she has about ten bags filled with items, she puts her receipt in the very bottom of one of the bags. Then,

W ell, we have a solution to that. How about you, the store, ring up our

when she is demanded to show her receipt, she points at all of her bags

purchases? You want us to be your employee for free and do the work for

and tells the store employee that it’s there somewhere, that they can

you, and then you want us to wait in line afterward to prove we aren’t a

search for it. She says that gets her immediately waved through the line

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and out the door.

W e have asked a few attorneys about this practice. Most have told us we can refuse the store’s demand to show them our receipt and head out the door. In order to hold us, the store employee must have probable cause to believe we are a shoplifter. This suspicion must be supported by specific facts.

The store is not requesting you show your receipt, they are demanding it.

In C anada, the C anadian C ivil L iberties Association is investigating the practice of retailers demanding to perform security checks at the store’s exit. They state that customers are under no obligation to comply.

This might not be such a big deal with some people, but many consider the demand to show your receipt as humiliating and aggravating. After all, the store made us their cashier and now they want us to be part of their 54

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T exas M usic P rofile P hot os b y Z ac h T at e

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is currently on display at Pizza K ing in L eague City, Texas. The show opened July 4th and runs until September 15 th, 20 23.

The 13-year photographic retrospective titled “ Z ach Tate’s Pizza K ing R ock Show” features 28 of Tate’s portraits of Texas musicians from 20 10 to 20 23. A ll but one of the artists (Fred E aglesmith) featured are originally from Texas or reside in the Gulf Coast area but all have performed and/or recorded in Houston or Galveston.

Working as a journalist in the Galveston / Houston region since 20 0 6 with a monthly column in various local magazines, Tate has photographed musicians in numerous genres of music including country, jazz, blues, and rock.

Photographs include Houston’s own world-renowned Grammy-winning jazz composer and pianist Joe Sample as well as legendary former L ouis A rmstrong Band vocalist Van Wilks

Jewel Brown. Featured Galveston artists include R obert

K uhn (aka “ Galvezton” ), songwriter, L yda, Galveston-born Texas blues greats V an Wilks and Hamilton L oomis, and Galveston-raised, Bert Wills.

with his rst assignment for a national newspaper photographing and in-

terviewing B.B. K ing. Tate resided in L os A ngeles from 19 9 3 until 20 0 6, performing music as well as continuing to write and shoot, before moving to the Clear L ake area of Houston.

year- round w ith p al m trees and w ater nearby. The C l ear L ak e area w as p erf ec t w ith its w aterw ays and bayous, right betw een the ma gic and beauty of G al v eston and the big- c ity f eatures of H ouston. The great surp rise f or me w as disc ov ering a trul y v ast and ama z ing p ool of l oc al mu sic tal ent, ” Tate

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Z ach Tate’s last exhibition of photographs, titled “ Texas Music” was in San R aphael, France in 20 15 and also featured portraits of Texas musicians. Since he was 5 years old staring at album covers from his parent’s 19 60 s and 7 0 s record collection, and later beginning his own collection at 10 , Tate said he was moved by both the sound and the visuals in ways like nothing else in his life.

“M usic is art, and f or me , art is al l about insp iration. M usic , sc ul p ture, authentic intention c an insp ire c ourage and strength to c arry us through our deep est f ears and sorrow s. At its best, art p ushes us to w ant to do better, me et our highest p otential as huma ns. B ringing aw areness to j ust a few of Houston, Galveston, and Texas’s finest musicians and songwriters, w ho hav e giv en me so mu c h in the w ay of insp iration, j ust f el t l ik e

E xhibiting photographs in a pizza parlor may be unusual but for Tate, it seemed like a brilliant combination of aesthetics, he said.

“P iz z a K ing has been my f av orite p iz z a p l ac e f or the l ast 1 2 or 1 3 years.

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Music is art, and for me, art is all about inspiration. Music, sculpture, film, painting, theater, photography, poetry, or any form of art done with authentic intention can inspire courage and strength to carry us through our deepest fears and sorrows. p erf ec t- f or- an- art- ex hibition red w al l f or a v ery l ong time . P eop l e w ho l ov e p iz z a general l y l ov e mu sic . R adio isn’ t w hat it used to be, w ith the ex c ep tion of K P F T 9 0 .1 F M in H ouston w hic h p l ays l oc al l y p roduc ed mu sic , and m any mu sic - oriented p rint p ubl ic ations hav e gone by the w ayside. S oc ial media has its place, ut people still need help finding out who in their im me diate area is ma k ing mu sic , ” Tate said.

Pizza K ing owner, Dodi V asquez, an avid music listener, welcomed Tate’s photo exhibition. “ Music is like pizza for the ears, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! ” V asquez said.

For patrons entering Pizza K ing to view the show, or have a pizza, Tate created an accompanying Spotify D od i Vas que z and Z a c h Tate

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Z ach Tate has dedicated the exhibition to Bay Area music legend ee ee o en 1943- 0 3

“P rov iding l ink s to biograp hies and artist w ebsites is a w ay f or p eop l e to c onnec t w ith the artist’ s mu sic and the ric h history of the G al v eston / H ouston mu sic sc enes, ” Tate said.

A history exempli ed by artists such as Gulf Coast pianist Ezra Charles photographed by Tate in 2 1 who spent his early years performing with Johnny and E dgar Winter and invented the Helpinstill piano pickup used by artists like E lton John and L eon R ussell.

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The Serious Tackle Bomb, like most others, has a sliding head design which also has a couple of important features the spinner blade-to-hook arrangement and the beads and stop crimp on its cable leader The spinner blade to the hook attachment is simple as it has minimal water resistance on the retrieve which helps in attaining and maintaining a high speed The beads and stop crimp come into play after the hookup since the thru-holed lead head and skirt can freely slide along the leader This ability of the head and skirt to slide on the leader is good and bad The good part is that a head-shaking wahoo or king sh can’t use the weight of the head to possibly help dislodge the hook The bad thing is that, after the hookup, the head and skirt could be slung up the cable leader to the solid ring or swivel where it may trigger a second strike, which will likely result in a cutoff Since your wahoo or king sh will probably have some of their toothy friends and family in the immediate area, this is a real problem The bead and stop crimp prevent the head from going to the solid ring or swivel, eliminating the problem See the illustration Weighing in at around oz and 1 2 in head and skirt total length, the bomb or bullet can be cast or trolled - knots for a variety of species The near-surface area is their domain fooling and hooking wahoo and smoker king sh is their design specialty Don’t forget to have your cap with a dark underbill and polarized sunglasses properly installed on your head These are two critical items that greatly increase your sight shing success in the near-surface area where most wahoo and king sh roam The colors, ash of the spinner blade, and retrieve speed are what make these lures work This factor is a big one if you have wahoo and king sh following your bomb but not striking, your retrieve speed is likely 60

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performance. These are three items that you want in your favor. Start with a full spool of line. Also, don’t forget that an almost stretchless braided line will give surer hook sets over springy mono and braided lines small diameter helps those rst three items happen Blue, white, or hi-vis yellow braided line lets you see where your line is at all times, day or night, while also allowing other shermen to see it which helps avoid crossed lines, tangles, etc For stealth with these high visibility colors, I color the rst 1 feet or so above the swivel, or welded ring, with a blue split top Marks-A-L ot®.

On the cast, slow it down with a little additional thumb pressure on the spool; what this gets you is a wahoo bomb/bullet that’s straightened out and away from you and ready for an un-fouled landing and sink. Depending on where the target is believed to be holding, let it sink to feet and wind back like mad with your rod tip pointed at the line’s entry into the water. At the strike, keep winding until your line is loaded, you feel the weight of the sh and the drag starts to slip Then and only then, raise the tip loading the rod. Not using this procedure will result in missed hookups - I guarantee it.

Back to the retrieve speed for a moment believe me, you can’t wind too fast. Use a rotating wrist motion rather than a bending elbow and rotating shoulder motion. The wrist roll provides a much faster retrieve speed - you can simply turn your reel handle faster.

into a sort of retirement. Remember that a TV re-run is new if you’ve never seen it. The same goes for these great working bomb or bullet-type lures.

They are tried and proven sh catchers Cast them around any structure that could hold wahoo or king sh such as rigs, wrecks, and anchored shrimp boats when they are out there Blind casting in these areas can result in a drag-screaming run that few sh can match, they’re like being hooked onto a lightning bolt. A blazing run toward, then around the boat, isn’t uncommon either. Regaining slack line is made a lot easier with that high retrieve ratio reel.

The Serious Tackle wahoo bombs are available here at Serious Tackle.

Armed with your braid- lled high-speed reel and matching rod, cast and then wind like mad and hang on The next reaction to that rst blazing, drag-screaming run may be a Waaa-Hoo! of your own If you have any questions, stop by Serious Tackle or email me at hr s ser o sta le o

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So M uch Beaut y Under O ne R oof

The Beaut y Bar By: Christy Monroe

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Truly a family business for over a decade, Brett and Heather Morris have not only expanded and continued to bring the most up-to-date services to Tantalize Tanning on 61st Street, but they are also now ready to celebrate one year at their latest business in downtown Galveston.

The Beauty Bar at 2 Postof ce Street was a way to bring more beauty, health services, and opportunities to the island while also helping other beauty and health service professionals reach a customer base in a “onestop shop.” Professional Suite Rentals have grown in popularity across many big cities. It is an ideal concept for places such as the historic downtown Galveston area. Professional suite rentals allow more than one shop or business to occupy a building and provide the professional’s clients with a private and/or smaller atmosphere when coming in for services. The advertising and promotions for the suites and their professionals are done by Heather and Brett as part of the suite rental. e uilt out suites with one specifically for e ie or ue, owner of retty eeper , who was already with us at Tantali e Tanning This allows renting the suite, eing their own oss with their own operating days and hours, and they have full control of their space , said Heather e want to promote small usinesses and ring in services we are not trained to do am in awe of what these professionals do and the nowledge they have

Currently, all suites are occupied, but interested professionals are encouraged to share their interests so they can be placed on a list. hat serv es an •

e ie or ue, owner of retty eeper , said, love the com ination of modern meeting vintage and the orris family has created a space that not only filled a void on the island ut has allowed individual usiness owners to provide services they’re passionate a out and allow us the opportunity to grow

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During the build-out, a 900 sq. ft. event room was opened and has been used for parties of all kinds, including showers, birthdays, and receptions.

Whether utilizing the services of suite professionals for an event or just renting the room alone, there are so many facets of how the Beauty Bar could be the ideal spot for personal and corporate events. Downtown events and festivals allow for the expansive front lobby to be used as well, which showcases another family element which is a stunning crystal chandelier from 1970 Vegas. It was a gift Heather’s grandfather gave her grandmother.

After Hurricane Ike in 2 008 , the chandelier was taken down in the home and has now been gifted to the Beauty Bar where it enhances the opulence of the renovated building.

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The Morris family, including their 11-year-old daughter Addison whom many have watched grow up at Tantalize Tanning, has and always will be supportive of Galveston businesses and all events that the island is known for. Therefore, more ideas are coming up for being even more involved, including their upcoming ribbon cutting as members of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce.

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rett e er – (Debbie Borque, L ash artist and owner) - Pretty Peeperz has been specializing in lash extensions since 2 014 . o onto r on e ts - offers non-invasive body sculpting.

Th r oast Thera - J ohn and Heather Reeder specialize in IV hydration and vitamin replenishment. l ense esthet an - specializing in non-invasive, result-driven treatments to help prevent and reverse signs of aging and acne trauma, which restores con dence a esthet s e S a - Facial Filler Injectables, L aser Skin Care, Wrinkle Reduction, L ifts, Smoothing and Plumping. ev ve assa e Thera oastal n ea t St o - modern, permanent makeup. er a a - services in cosmetology, massage therapy, skincare, and handmade items for purchase. ar ev sthet all e - focused on advanced and holistic skin care including brows and Brazilian waxing.

Renting the event room can be done via phone, text, or email at 409 55 93 The ea t arGalveston ahoo o

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y island friends, I recently took the ferry to Bolivar P eninsula and noticed something a little different as I approached the Bolivar landing.

The lighthouse was missing its cap and that got me thinking. W hat’s happening to this iconic piece of history?

Before I ll in the blanks, let’s give our visitors, and perhaps a few of the BOIs and IBC s, a little history lesson.

The Bolivar P oint L ighthouse is one of the few 1 9 th-century lighthouses remaining on the G ulf C oast and one of only two remaining iron lighthouses in Texas Constructed in 1 2, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse was rst lit on ov 1 9 , 1 8 7 2 , and operated until it was retired from service on May 2 9 , 1 9 3 3 . The light gleamed every night during its 6 0 years of service except for two nights during a 1 9 1 5 hurricane that destroyed the oil house.

During the deadliest natural disaster of U .S. history, the G alveston Hurricane of 1 , the lighthouse withstood savage winds and safely harbored 12 refugees, many of whom had waded through waist-deep water to escape the rising storm surge that engulfed their train Of the 21 souls, passengers perished in the raging waters.

F ifteen years later in the hurricane of 1 9 1 5 , when winds reached 1 2 6 miles per hour and the lighthouse top swayed twelve inches from side to side, the structure survived. The lighthouse survived other great storms such as Alicia in 1 and Ike in 2 Other hazards threatened the lighthouse over the years such as being accidentally shelled by artillery re from Fort San Jacinto In 1 9 3 3 , at the peak of the G reat Depression, the Bolivar P oint L ighthouse was declared obsolete, and its light was extinguished on May 2 , 1 Since its auction in 1 , the Point Bolivar Lighthouse has been privately owned and maintained by descendants of E V Boyt and his sister, Ila Maxwell The story of the Bolivar P oint L ighthouse is one of courage, trauma, loneliness, peace, family, death, and staying power. It is a living piece of the history of Bolivar, a symbol of the community and it is now in dire need of restoration!

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Amy Maxwell Chase is the Executive Director of the Bolivar P oint L ighthouse F oundation.

Amy was raised in Liberty and Beaumont, Texas. The C hase family recently moved to Galveston and are excited to be living closer to home on the Texas G ulf C oast. Amy has had a lifelong relationship with the Bolivar P oint L ighthouse and in March 2 0 2 1 , felt

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summoned to take a greater role in the restoration of the iconic Texas L ighthouse Amy was named Executive Director of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse F oundation where she is coordinating the restoration and fundraising efforts to restore the 1 5 0 -year-old lighthouse.

Back to our re ection Islanders’ - times affect us all As we get older, the years pile on and we feel our bodies breaking down and suffering from years of hard work, life decisions, and being battered by the elements The same has happened to our beloved iconic Bolivar Point Lighthouse I remember as a young child the lighthouse and its beacon of light Sure, it’s dimmed over time, but there is hope and new life to be given to this treasure BOIs who grew up and old with her, our IBC s who have come to love the sight of the magni cent structure, and visitors who take the ferry across Galveston Bay on their way to the peninsula, if you feel compelled to help, do some research, learn more, volunteer, or donate to the lighthouse’s Circle of Friends you can nd valuable information at www bolivarpointlighthouse org They are a 1c nonpro t dedicated to restoring the lighthouse and opening her to the public My island friends - let’s keep this little bit of history alive After all, 1 years should say something about this beacon of light If a lighthouse could talk, man the stories it could tell. That is why Amy Maxwell C hase and the F oundation are taking on this project to keep the stories alive There are books about her and there was even a movie, My Sweet Charlie , which was lmed in 1 and starred Patty Duke and Al Freeman Jr Patty Duke received an Emmy Award for her performance in which the Bolivar P oint L ighthouse was a key feature.

W e will keep you updated on the restoration progress. L et’s all do our part to keep this shining beacon of history alive Let’s start by sharing her story with our island friends. lease v s t

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