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CONTENTS | Find Your Great Read

contents

December 2020

On The Cover

Merry Christmas

LET’S MAKE WAVES TOGETHER! Pet Corner | Watchful Eyes During The Holidays

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Restaurant Review | Red Snapper Inn

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Trivia | Kings and Queens Of Comedy

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Restaurant Review | West End Marina

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Pet Peeves | Daylight “Losing” Time?

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A Holistic Solution | Frequency Infused Jewelry

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Health & Beauty | With Dr. Tara Wegryn

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Island Art | by: Alia Benavides

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Fun Facts | with Thomas Waggoner

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Theatrical | The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical

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Comedy Corner | with Bob Rohan

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The Beach Bum | All-Time Favorite Christmas Movies

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Focus On Fitness | Is Mental Nourishment On Your Menu?

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Patrick Lemire | Pro Fishing Techniques & Advice

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Downtown Currents | Island Shopping A Thru Z

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Featured Downtowner | Beau Rawlins And Family

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Bunny’s Cookin’ Column | Homemade Eggnog

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Jan & Dean | Relationship Advice

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Trivia Answers From Page 16 | Check Your Smarts

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Gardening Advice | With Holly Ross

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the art of great eating

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Distribution | Webmaster Marketing Tiffany Bergeron Executive Creative Director Christopher Bergeron Contributors Richard Henderson, D.V.M. J.A. Bunny Jan & Dean Billy Powell Patrick Lemire The Beach Bum Max Conner Tom Valliere Charlie Bresenhan Paul Hager Bob Rohan Christy Monroe John Valastro Holly Ross Dr. Tara Wegryn J. Chumley Photography Thomas Waggoner Zach Tate Lynda Watson Shaye Henderson Alia Benavides James Clark On the web WavesGalveston.com Facebook.com / WavesGalveston Subscriptions Available Waves Magazine P.O. Box 3343 | Galveston , TX 77552 P: 409-789-1160 Waves Magazine is produced monthly.

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December 2020

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Merry Christmas, Wavers.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Wavers!

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his year has been a stressful year for a lot of our families, friends, and neighbors. I have stated all year that now, more than ever, it’s extremely important to BUY LOCAL. Support our local merchants and restaurants. Almost everything you could ever want, or need, can be found right here in our beautiful Galveston area. Support local businesses!

This is the time of year to give thanks.

Actually, every time of the year is a good time to do that. We want to thank our amazingly loyal advertisers and readers. You are the ones that make Waves Magazine repeatedly successful month after month. We made a promise to you all in April when COVID struck that we would keep Waves Magazine at full content and page count throughout the year.

Thanks to you all, that is a promise we most certainly have kept. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!

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Please take a look to the left of my column and see the list of the talented contributors we have. They are the ones, in my opinion, that keep Waves the most fun, informative, and entertaining publication to be found in the area. A special thanks to each one of them.

We have promised that a major Waves Social Party will be coming when the time is right. That time is growing near. The wonderful local band Stranded will be performing. We have the venue picked out and we will be making the announcement very soon. STAY TUNED! From our Waves family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mike Burke

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PET CORNER | By: Dr. Richard Henderson

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Pet Care Advice From Richard D. Henderson, DVM

C o m m o n S e n s e A n d A Wa t c h f u l Eye Makes For A Safe Holiday

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s we approach Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year ’s, veterinary hospitals prepare for a predictable month of seasonal pet problems.

Our cats and dogs curiously watch our households transform with decorations, tempting foods on the countertops and new visitors in their territory. It is our responsibility to foresee potential problems before our pets get into trouble that might end up with an emergency vet visit.

There are some cats that have been lazy all year until the

Christmas tree goes up. All of a sudden they are at the top of the tree knocking off ornaments or chewing on the wires of the lights. An electrical shock will do more than make his hair stand on end. Our hospital has treated cats with electrical burns or electrocution from biting into a string of lights. If Mr. Kitty wants to be a dare devil the lights must be unplugged when the family is not around to supervise. Many cats also have a fascination with string and artificial tinsel. A common and potentially life-threatening problem with

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string ingestion is an intestinal blockage.

This emergency requires abdominal surgery to remove the material before it causes perforation and peritonitis. Any sign that your cat enjoys chewing string or tinsel demands that you remove it all from reach immediately.

For dogs, “Tis the Season” for food and fights. You just cooked a beautiful roast and yummy pie.

They are sitting on the counter.

Guests arrive in an hour. Time to go upstairs and get dressed

PET CORNER | By: Dr. Richard Henderson

for the party. Thirty minutes later you walk into the kitchen and Fido has this guilty look on his face. Not only that but his belly is bulging and your food is gone.

The Counter-Surfer has struck.

The meal is gone, your dog is stuffed. The guests will be here any moment. Evening ruined. All preventable if you would have thought like your dog! He knew there was good stuff for him to pillage as soon as you were out of sight. You were out-smarted.

I am amazed at the quantities of food that dogs have consumed when they raid the holiday tables. Many will start to vomit or have severe diarrhea afterwards.

Call it dietary overload or garbage can gut, it usually means a trip to the vet.

Dog owners often assume that when families and their pets get together for the holidays at least the animals will be civil. Wrong!

Putting unfamiliar canines, food, toys and territorial behavior together is a recipe for fights. Our hospital has treated many a dog bite wound that occurred during family visits. It’s best to put the toys and treats away to avoid the inevitable confrontation and watch for subtle signs that two dogs are ready to fight. Separation may be in order to avoid trouble.

The holiday season is not all trouble for our pets. With the extra time off from work we can enjoy some quality time with them and give them one of their favorite gifts, extra attention

from their person. A trip to the park, some grooming, kind words or a play session on the living room floor are all good ways to make them happy and de-stress yourself at the same time.

Have a happy and safe holiday.

Richard D. Henderson, DVM Galveston Veterinary Clinic 2108 61st Street Galveston, TX 77551 409.356.9000

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Come and Be Inspired No visit to downtown Galveston is complete without a trip to The Kitchen Chick.

As soon as you cross the threshold, you’ll be whisked away into a chef’s paradise. From specialty brands including Le Creuset, Swiss Diamond, Mason Cash, Ruffoni and Shun, you will find everything you need plus some things you didn’t know you needed!

Whether you’re a cooking novice or seasoned pro, The Kitchen Chick is home to a collection of hand-selected cookware, tools and products - brands that built their reputation over decades and are known for their attention to detail, quality construction and outstanding performance.

We want you to experience personalized attention and enjoy our charming atmosphere, but most importantly, we want you to become inspired by the exceptional products lining our shelves and the classes we offer in our kitchen. They are there for you to help expand your culinary repertoire, to discover your next triumph, and for you ring the dinner bell and gather your loved ones to the table.

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ur cooking classes are uniquely themed, including holiday favorites, southern specialties, seafood delicacies, and so much more! You can learn to make what you love! To ensure you get the most out of your experience, we keep our classes small so that our instructors get more one-on-one time with you. But this also means they fill up fast! So when you see a class that piques your interest and fits your schedule, contact us to reserve your spot.

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PET PEEVES | Daily Irritations

PET PEEVES

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We Really Love Standard Time When It Gets Completely Dark At 5 pm...

Says No One Ever!

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ell, here we are again. That time of year where

we “Fall Back” and go from Daylight Saving Time (DST) to Standard Time. The time of year where we get off work

and find it already dark when we step outside.

Standard Time is just plain horrible. Studies have shown that longer daylight evenings motivate people to get out of the house. The extra hours of daylight can be used for outdoor recreation like golf, soccer, baseball, running, going to the beach, etc. Longer daylight counteracts the sedentary lifestyle of modern

reducing pedestrian fatalities by 13%. Another study

found a 7% decrease in robberies during DST. Do we like it when it gets completely dark at 5 pm?

Do we like not being able to enjoy some of our favorite activities because it’s too dark to do so?

NO! WE DON’T LIKE THAT! Recently, several states have proposed, or passed bills, in favor of permanent DST. However, they need congressional approval to abolish the time change.

For this to happen, Congress first must pass a federal law allowing states to observe DST year-round, because today’s law, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, only allows states to opt-out of DST. Let’s all band together and make this happen!

living.

Longer evenings benefit our Galveston tourism industry. It gives people more time to go shopping, dine at restaurants, and enjoy multiple entertainment events and venues. All of this provides a real boost to our local economy.

Extra daylight also provides more safety. Studies have shown that DST contributes to improved road safety, Have a Pet Peeve ? Contact us at www.WavesGalveston.com and tell us about it. We just may use yours next month!

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY | By: Dr. Tara Wegryn

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Health Benefits

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BY: DR. TARA WEGRYN

e all know that a facial is a lovely way to pamper yourself and a great way to look and feel fresh.

But are there any true health benefits to this pleasant procedure? The answer, of course, is yes.

Firstly, a facial can help relieve stress by activating your sympathetic nervous system, reducing anxiety, and improving your mood. In addition, a HydraFacial provides a thorough cleansing of your face which reduces the total bacterial count, preventing breakouts, whiteheads, and blackheads.

With a facial, skin rejuvenation is enhanced by improving circulation through massage and by opening up and cleaning out the pores. Your skin is continuously remaking itself by producing new skin cells daily. The old skin cells die and tend to pile up on the surface of your face, making your skin dry and rough. Exfoliation during a facial removes the build-up of dead cells leaving your skin smoother and softer and allowing for easier pore extraction.

Gentle acids such as salicylic acid and glycolic acid aid in both the removal of dead cells and the cleaning of the pores.

A good HydraFacial will leave your skin healthier with reduced bacterial numbers, fewer layers of dead skin

cells, and pores that are free of debris and exudates. Your fresh, healthy face will now be able to absorb nutrients and therapeutic agents. Antioxidants can be applied to help reverse the aging process. Hyaluronic acid and growth factors promote collagen formation and reduce wrinkles, and skin lighteners/ brighteners reverse the synergistic effects of UV light on melanocytes which causes skin darkening and age spots.

Dr. Tara Wegryn is a board-certified Neurologist and Electrophysiologist and a member in good standing with the IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in 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.

Lastly, just the process of having your face touched and manipulated during your facial improves lymphatic drainage which allows your body to remove by-products and impurities while reducing swelling.

So, the next time you treat yourself or a loved one to a HydraFacial you can rest assured that, in addition to enjoying a relaxing, pleasant respite, you are truly doing something for your health by creating a cleaner, purer you.

Have a great day, and I hope you continue to “Look Fresh and Feel Confident”.

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If you have any questions about aesthetic medicine or Refresh Medispa, please send them to Drtara@refreshmedidayspa.com and I will try to answer them in future articles!

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But for the devout cold water swimmer, jump in!

This month let’s take a look at some of the fun facts concerning Galveston and the holidays.

Holiday Weather Fun Facts: • The coldest Christmas ever recorded on the island occurred in 1983 when the temperature went down to 11°. In 2015 the ghost of Christmas Past was probably wearing sunglasses and sunscreen when the temperature soared to 83°.

• The coldest weather temperature ever officially recorded in Galveston is 5° which occurred on January 18, 1930.

What about snowfall you may ask? In 2004, the island saw 4 inches of snow on Christmas Eve! This was the heaviest snow to the Island since 1895 creating story-book like images of a snow laden landscape.

I even found an Ocean fun fact: In December, the average seawa-

Here’s another “cold” fun fact. Iceland at Moody Gardens takes approximately two million pounds of ice to create the winter wonderland that comes to Galveston each year. It is the only ice sculpture exhibition on the Gulf Coast.

Holiday lights fun fact: The Festival of Lights mile-long trail uses 2 million+ lights each year in its creation. Wow! That is a lot of lights.

Secret Santa fun fact: A mysterious Christmas Gift from 1905! Is this Galveston‘s first secret Santa? On December 16, 1905—115 years ago— a beautiful Japanese-style vase “appeared” at the Rosenberg Library. The library had only been opened for a year and a half. The identity of the “Secret Santa” has never been discovered, but more than a century later, this thoughtful holiday gift can still be enjoyed by visitors to the library. It is located on the library’s second floor near the East Entrance.

Do you have an interesting fun fact? Would you like for me to research it? Maybe it’s just a rumor, or an old wives tale. Mail your Fun Fact to P.O. Box 612, New Caney, TX 77357 and I will investigate and see what I can find out.

Have a wonderful holiday season! See ya next month - Thomas Waggoner Waves Magazine | December 2020 Issue | 27

COMEDY CORNER | By: Bob Rohan

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By: Bob Rohan

ob Rohan, or as he is known in Texas “Bad Bob”, has been playing the fiddle and singing in various groups for over 30 years in Texas, and has opened for Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Carlene Carter and John Conley to name a few. Bob has played in bands that have backed up country legends like Hank Thompson, Ray Price, Jack Greene, Pam Tillis, and Dale Watson.

Along with songwriting, Bob is also a talented cartoonist and has a self syndicated comic strip titled “Buffalo Gals”. The comic feature is about two cowgirls “Bess Winchester” and

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“Connie Cheyenne”. The comic strip was inspired after playing with “The Hays County Gals and Pals” a cowgirl western group that toured through Texas, Oklahoma and as far west as Elko, Nevada. Bob has won The Wisconsin State Fiddle Championship and has been nominated several times from The Academy of Western Artists for Best Cowboy Cartoonist.

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FOCUS ON FITNESS | Health and Fitness Advice

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IS MENTAL NOURISHMENT ON YOUR MENU?

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he holidays are here, and with that comes the joy of being with family you may not see often. But sometimes the holidays have a way of emphasizing how much stress and pressure you are under every day in your life. The holidays tend to bring additional stress and distractions. So why not use the holidays as the springboard to begin attending to your “mental nourishment”? Mental nourishment can come in many forms. It can be as complex as a week-long meditation retreat or as simple as a 15-minute mind break.

When we think of “mental”, we think of “brain”. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the thinking part of your brain.

When you are doing goal-oriented work that requires concentration, the PFC keeps you focused on your goals. The PFC is also responsible for logical thinking, individual planning, monitoring, and successfully executing goals and using willpower to override impulses. That’s a lot of responsibility—no wonder it needs a break!

Mental nourishment in the form of breaks can be attained in many ways.

And you don’t always have to do the same each time to achieve the same benefit.

Some activities that allow your mind to rest and be re-nourished include: • Silence - just plain quiet. Give the universe 10 or 15 minutes to go on without you. During these few minutes, take the time to listen to the sounds around you, whether in your car, sitting outside or walking from one place to another. This of course means getting off your devices…phones, laptop, social media, television…OFF. • Time with your pet – give your pet a few minutes of your undivided attention. Pet them, talk to them, brush them. Look into their eyes and let them show you how much you mean to them, and they mean to you.

• Power nap - Experts tell us that maximum recharging during a power nap is achieved by going from stage 1 sleep (that lovely ‘drifting off’ feeling) to stage 2 (slowdown of brain activity). Going any further is not advised. So how long does this process take? In most people, a power nap length of 15 to 20 minutes is just perfect.

• Daydream – Let you mind wander for 10 or 15 minutes. Try to focus away from work, to-do lists or your cranky next-door neighbor. Instead, let you mind go to places of wonder like what does my cat think about when staring out of the window?

Where have I been before that I really enjoyed? What did my town

look like two hundred years ago?

There are so many ways to get lost in mind-wandering!

• Meditate - The process of meditating is straightforward and easy: simply sit and practice. All you have to do is close your eyes, stay focused on your breathing, and let your mind do its thing. This is the one skill where you don’t have to strive to achieve something — just a place of stillness where no effort is required. There is no such thing as a good or bad meditation. There is only awareness or non-awareness. The moment you realize you’re lost in thought, that’s awareness, and that’s when you return to the object of focus (usually the breath). This is all you have to keep doing — return from your distracted thought to the breath, all the time honing your awareness.

With perseverance, the periods between awareness and distraction will get longer and longer.

While there are no specific guidelines for how much “mental nourishment” a person should incorporate into their lifestyle, making time to unwind and enjoy life is an integral part of maintaining good health.

No time to get your mental nourishment in? There are 1,440 minutes in a day, and 10,080 minutes in a week.

Surely you can carve out 10 or 15 minutes in each day to give yourself the mental boost it needs!

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ESTAURANT EVIEW by: Tom Valliere & Charlie Bresenhan

Highlighting Galveston’s Best of the Best Dining Experiences.

Red Snapper Inn

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Surfside Beach, Texas

iving on the west end of Galveston Island has many advantages. It is uncrowded and friendly with low crime and a resort atmosphere. Communities like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle offer a casual golf cart lifestyle while waterfront living allows you to park your boat and fish from your backyard.

The area is affluent and upscale with tropical landscaping and well-tended homes and yards. What could be more ideal?

As nice as this area is, it is somewhat a food desert. The tourist business drives much of the economic activity in Galveston.

That business is mostly concentrated along the beaches east of 61st street and in the downtown strand area. The tourist dollars allow the diverse and abundant restaurants we islanders so enjoy, but they are not evenly dispersed across the island. Aside from a couple of small neighborhood restaurants, there is not much for residents of the west end to do. Cook at home or trek into town for dinner and drinks.

Fortunately, there are off island options for west end residents.

A few miles past the San Luis pass lies the small community of

Surfside Beach. Approximately 15 miles from the San Luis toll bridge, it is easily reached by car on the Blue Water Highway.

Sparsely developed, the highway offers breathtaking views of the pass and the beaches of Brazoria county. Home to about 500 people, Surfside has some notable beaches, a county park and crabbing pier, and a nice walkway atop the jetties protecting the entrance to the port of Freeport.

Among its several restaurants and lively beach bars lies the Red Snapper Inn. Long a favorite destination for this author, this family owned restaurant has been serving up the freshest and finest seafood for more than thirty years. Located on the left as you enter Surfside, this unassuming restaurant is easily missed.

Look for the large red buoy and you have arrived.

For more than 30 years, The Red Snapper Inn has been providing “Fresh sourced” seafood from local suppliers including Galveston’s own Katie’s Market. They take their motto very seriously: “OUR FISH SPENT LAST NIGHT IN THE GULF”. All their seafood is filleted and processed in house daily.

It was 1987 when Ivan Stathopoulos found his Houston restaurant struggling with the oil recession and turned his eyes to this sleepy beachfront community. Originally opened part time and weekends only, his business prospered as his reputation for seafood merged with his Greek style of cooking caught on with the public. Expanding both his operating hours and restaurant capacity, it was obvious by 1991 he could use some help.

Fortunately, help was at hand in the form of his son-in-law Lin Biar. Lin was already an experienced restaurateur and had carved out an impressive career with particular skills in Cajun Cuisine. The timing was fortunate as Lin was anxious to leave Oklahoma and return to coastal Texas where his considerable experience as a Cajun Chef would find a treasure trove of fresh seafood and a receptive audience. The resulting merger of traditional Greek cooking and the spicy earthiness of South Louisiana combined and evolved into the menu we see today.

That combination proved to be a winner and the restaurant, formerly seasonal, decided to open year-round and has undergone three expansions, the last one in 1998.

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REd snapper inn Ivan retired in 2007 and Lin, with his wife Stacie and their three daughters, have run the restaurant since. All three daughters have worked in the family business. Two have moved on with their lives, and only one remains at the restaurant.

The menu at the Red Snapper is not extensive but it is wellhoned and offers something for every taste. Obviously, seafood commands many of their dishes. The emphasis is on fresh and their passion for that is obvious. This is not fast food. Most dishes are prepared to order. Expect twenty minutes or more for many of their Flounder and Red Snapper plates.

An opening array of appetizers offers an insight into their kitchen. A hearty mix of Greek and Cajun sets the stage. Choose from delicious grilled fresh shrimp in a la grecque sauce char grilled to perfection or an oyster Brochette with meunier butter.

Salads continue the trend. You can choose from traditional Greek salads with feta cheese and kalamata olives and have it topped with Cajun blackened shrimp or fish. A delicious pairing and an ample portion to serve as a stand-alone entree. Or, how about a gumbo and salad combination. Deep rich earthy gumbo teaming with fresh seafood and a side salad with their delicious Greek dressing or top it with a remarkable remoulade.

Your choice.

crumbles. That is the secret here. Everything is fresh, locally sourced, and prepared in-house. No shortcuts are taken here.

A popular item has been their “Dinner with Chef” events where small groups of people are treated to some special dishes and wine pairings. These events are held infrequently and are well attended. For more information, call the restaurant or check their website.

Their physical structure is not imposing. It is well worn and comfortable, an appropriate setting for a beachside seafood restaurant. Down home hospitality makes you feel welcome. A survivor of many storms, The Red Snapper is here to stay. Take the short scenic drive and enjoy a lunch or dinner and you will return. In the words of the late Justin Wilson, “ I guarantee it”.

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Note: Hours may vary, call to confirm 979-239-3226 Closed Sunday and Monday. Tuesday - Friday 11:00AM 2:00PM (lunch) and 5:00PM - 8:30PM (dinner).

Saturday - open all day 11:00AM -8:30PM Handicapped accessibility is good.

A wide variety of Snapper and Flounder dishes are available.

Baked, broiled, char grilled, blackened, stuffed, or topped, or both can be had. Too many to list here but all are creative and delicious. Be warned! Portions here are large. You will not leave hungry!

More casual, but still delicious, are their hamburgers. A huge half pound patty perfectly char grilled and dressed with their home made chips is a substantial lunch for me. They offer variety of seafood po’boys and even a tuna salad on rye.

Their non-seafood dishes are also well executed. A very good chicken fried steak reminds us we are in Texas. A huge belt breaking ground beef steak is char grilled and topped with caramelized onions. It is served with a side of vegetables and choice of potato. I really enjoy their baked potato loaded. It comes with butter, cheese, sour cream, and real bacon

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Highlighting Galveston’s best of the best dining experiences The very casual downstairs bar is adjacent to the marina and offers traditional bar food. It attracts locals and tourists alike and can get quite festive during happy hour and into the evening. Occasional live music keeps the party rocking and the beer flowing.

Upstairs is more formal and much more sedate. With expansive decks that overlook Galveston Bay and the wetlands, it is a stunning setting for a romantic dinner watching the spectacular sunsets.

A lament among residents is that the restaurant was long on beauty and charm, but never quite met their expectations for food and service. All of that is changing.

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ea Isle is a resort community established in 1950. It is located on FM 3005 approximately 17 miles west of 61st and about 7 miles east of the San Louis Pass. Sea Isle is an affluent community comprising beachfront, waterfront bay and canal, and other homes in a golf cart style resort community. Residents enjoy a stress-free life with access to fishing piers and parks. Situated in the heart of this community is the West End Marina and Restaurants.

This waterfront outpost offers something for everyone; a full marina with fuel docks and wet slips, a convenience store, a full-service bar and lively pub on the lower level, and fine dining upstairs.

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Chef Eric Aldis, a Katy, Texas native with an impressive resume and strong Galveston connections, has assumed the position of General Manager and Chef. Coming from the fabled Waterman’s Restaurant where he oversaw a dramatic turnaround garnering many accolades and much recognition, he is now turning his amazing talents to transforming this restaurant..

Galveston Waves publisher Michael Burke and I visited Eric recently to sample his new menu. We were both amazed at the depth and breadth of his offerings. Eric has built upon his experience and success and has created a menu that emphasizes his creativity with seafood and his deft hand at introducing Cajun and Latin nuances into his innovative dishes.

His menu slants heavily towards seafood as befitting his experience and waterfront location. It is an ambitious menu and requires a sophisticated kitchen to execute.

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The West End Marina and Restaurants Appetizers are one of the many areas where Eric’s expertise shines. We are pleased he has brought his shrimp kisses to his new venue. Many places have a bacon wrapped shrimp concoction and some are excellent. Chef Aldis takes his to a higher level than most. They are one of my favorites. He has a take on a shrimp cocktail called “Campeche”. It takes me back to some of the finest seafood I have enjoyed in Mexico. He pairs jumbo shrimp with smaller bay shrimp and fresh crabmeat and binds them with a delicious Pico de Gallo infused cocktail sauce garnished with fresh avocado. It is amazing. Several other dishes on his starter menu are exciting and well executed, but I will let you readers do the exploring.

A couple of notable gumbos are offered as well as an array of salads which can be enhanced with a variety of add-ons. His seafood Cobb salad comes with shrimp, bacon, blue crab meat and heritage greens with cucumber, tomato and blue cheese crumbles with a lemon parmesan dressing that is a perfect entree for a light eater.A sampling of burgers and po’boys leads us to the heart of the menu, the seafood entrees.

I may be unusual, but I enjoy my ocean fresh seafood simply grilled or broiled without toppings. A light Cajun seasoning and a lemon butter is all the dressing I need. The key is the freshness of the fish and the skill of the chef. Chef Eric does a large redfish filet just this way, and it is my favorite dish. He can also dress it up with shrimp, avocado, pico and garlic, and lemon butter if you like. Just order Redfish on the half shell if you prefer it this way. He can serve fresh Red Snapper anyway you choose, but he also does it Vera Cruz style with lump crab meat and his special sauce. It is amazing and worthy of the rather lofty price.

He has several other grilled dishes many I have not tried but all

sound delicious. He offers a full array of fried seafood for those that prefer that style of cooking.

Being part of the marina complex, the restaurant will prepare your fresh catch for you if you wish. Just check out the “Catch and Cook” option on their menu.

Land lubbers will not be disappointed with his non-seafood selections. Most notable is his Cowboy Rib Eye. A huge bone-in cut aged and grilled to perfection and served in the Peter Luger NYC style. It certainly agreed with me and I am pretty fussy about my beef. It is not inexpensive, but good steaks never are. They have a notable beef tenderloin steak and pork chop, grilled chicken breast, and chicken fried steak entrees.

The menu is evolving, and the kitchen is skilled so if you don’t see what you want, just ask - they may be able to accommodate you.

Hours and days of operation vary. It is best to call ahead.

The West End Marina and Restaurants

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Of The Island

“Bonnie’s work can be found at the Naked Mermaid, the Peanut Butter Warehouse, and the Mosquito Café in Galveston.”

By: Alia BenAvides

Bonnie started her career as a folk artist 20 years ago. Before that, she had a very successful career as an award-winning photo restorationist. Blues Photo Restorations are still in business to this day and there is not any photo she cannot restore.

The Current Bonnie Blue One of her new adventures is doing yard art of local famous Houston art cars and hopes to exhibit them around the Houston area. Her most popular item this

” Your art just makes me smile!” is a comment Bonnie Blue has heard over and over by many happy clients whether it is a rock caricature, portrait on a mask, her iconic art car, her painted home, metal art, driftwood art, or

time of year is her driftwood Santas. She does them small, medium, and large. Each is unique as there are no pieces of driftwood identical.

Bonnie’s work can be found at The Naked Mermaid, the Peanut Butter Warehouse, and the Mosquito Café

her whimsical women on canvas.

in Galveston.

Bonnie has traveled the country with her award-win-

Bonnie‘s biggest accomplishment was the honor of

ning women rock art car and has brought many smiles across the miles. However, these days you will find her close to home mostly selling her art at local festivals and galleries. All her driftwood and Seaglass art be found locally in the Galveston area.

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having her artwork featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show back in 2007. Since then her work has been featured on Great Day Houston, Channel 2 News, Fox 26 News, and WBAL News in Baltimore.

CURTAIN GOING UP | Theatrical Column With Paul Hager

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THEATRE REVIEW: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL By: Paul Hager

he Great American Trailer Park Musical with music and lyrics by David Nehls and a book by Betsy Kelso, began as a series of staged readings and workshops which led to a sold-out run at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) in 2004, finally developing into a 2005 Off-Broadway run and a myriad of productions across the nation including one a few years back at ETC. A perennial favorite of Stages Repertory Theatre’s audiences in Houston, it is no surprise that when it came time for the inevitable sequel [although the creators label it a ‘companion piece’ and not a ‘sequel’], The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical was given its world premiere sold out production at Stages in 2013.

If you were fortunate enough to see the aforementioned rendering at ETC, the setting and some of the characters will be familiar to you. This is not to say you had to see the other production to enjoy this one, although the Greek-chorus-esque opening number by “The Girls” – Betty (Candy Howard), Lin (Whiney Williams), and Pickles (Kelsey Perkins) does imply you are ‘returning’ observers to Armadillo Acres in Florida, where the December temperature hits 102 and all the inhabitants eagerly compete in the Mobile Home and Gardens (punny, right?) annual Christmas decorating pageant.

All, that is except for Darlene Seward (Paige Thomas), an eternally angry soul who hates the holidays so much that she even sings “Christmas is for Dummies.” That puts her at odds with her Christmas-loving neighbor Rufus Jeter (Brian Chambers), a handyman whose many odd jobs include working as a Santa at the Dollar Store. Darlene undergoes a dramatic personality shift after she’s electro-

cuted while unhooking Rufus’ illegal cable-stealing hook-up. The question becomes whether she’ll retain her now-sunny and delightful disposition long enough for everyone else to have a merry Christmas. There’s also a curse to contend with involving a demon-possessed Christmas tree, as well as a serious threat to the livelihood of the trailer park from Darlene’s boyfriend Jackson (Brandon del Castillo) the owner of the local “Stacks” breasturant.

As Darlene herself says at one point in the show, “Some of this sounds downright ridiculous.” And it is. But that’s the fun in the show, which is definitely just as raunchy and almost funny as the original.

I was fortunate enough to secure tickets to a limited seating Thursday night performance with my friend who likes the soundtrack to the original so much he plays it all the time. [Personal note - I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to be able to actually walk into this theater again and see two of my favorite fellow thespian friends taking tickets and talk to director Kim Mytelka at intermission even though we had to

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remain masked and forgo the normal ‘theatre family’ hugs and kisses.]

The talented cast gave the material a scatter-shotgun blast to our funny bones with spot-on delivery for these caricatures of characters. Musical direction by Keith Lalonde with his four-piece band (George Heathco, Randolph Kelly, Roland Medina) expertly accompanied [and never overwhelmed] the solid singers with top vocal honors in the cast going to Paige Thomas as Darlene. Kim Mytelka’s direction kept things moving at crisp pace and I always enjoy Jennifer Daugherty’s aptly fun choreography. Joey Colao’s lighting design appropriately drew focus where it needed to be on Thomas D. Boone’s terrifically tacky-tasteless trailer trash set.

Now let me clarify my “almost as funny” note. When experiencing a show that’s a sequel [whether the authors call it one or not] one has to remind oneself they shouldn’t compare it to the original as far as content and quality go. Try as I might, I just couldn’t do it in this instance. I really felt like the plot [such as it was] and the musical lyrics themselves in the original were simply better written, fleshed out and generally all-round superior to the material in this version. Is the premise a one-note joke that goes a little flat the second time around? Possibly. Was there anything lacking in ETC’s production of it? Aw, hell no! Would I recommend their show to the point of wanting to see it again? Aw, hell YEAH! So, if y’all need to, just put a lump of coal in my stocking and call me Ebenezer.

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IN THE WINGS (Upcoming) ISLAND ETC [East-End Theatre Company] The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical Book By Betsy Kelso Music & Lyrics By David Nehls Through December 12, 2020 https://www.islandetc.org/ COM THEATRE [College of the Mainland Community Theatre] Pump Boys And Dinettes (Pending) Jan. 28 – Feb. 14, 2021 https://www.com.edu/theatre/ BAY AREA HARBOUR PLAYHOUSE Dark Through April 2021 https://harbourtheater.com/category/news/ CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY THEATRE Agatha Christie’s A Murder Is Announced January 8 – 17th, 2021 http://clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com/

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THE BEACH BUM | Take A Ride With The Bum’s Favorites

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ALL TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIES Merry Christmas, Wavers!

Thank you very much for your kind comments regarding my Nicest Celebrities column. Y’all sure know how to warm your Bum’s heart.

Christmas is on the way. There isn’t the large number of entertainment choices available this holiday season like we are used to.

That being said, your Bum had an idea the other day while I was riding around in my ol’ scarab. It’s not like me to have very many thoughts in a day, but here is what had me thinking...

With lots of family gatherings happening this holiday season, what are we going to do for entertainment? We can’t eat and drink all of the time, although your Bum is pretty darn good at that.

My idea is to find some really good holiday movies and binge on them. If your family is anything like mine, everyone will enjoy doing it. Here is a list of some of your Bum’s favorite holiday movies.

They are listed in no particular order...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer Released in 1964

Rudolph is a legend and as an adult in these trying times, Rudolph feels to your Bum like the underdog story we need.

The core of this time-tested tale proves that being different isn’t something to be ashamed of - it’s something to embrace.

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A Christmas Carol Released in 1951

A Charles Dickens legendary classic, this feature charts the familiar Christmas Eve ordeal of nasty miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Young and old alike will enjoy this one.

Bad Santa Released in 2003

Miracle On 34th Street Released in 1947

Billy Bob Thorton is masterful in one of your Bum’s favorites. Thorton’s thieving department store Santa injects some nasty deviancy into the yuletide season in this uproarious black comedy. NOTE: This one is not for the kiddos. Tuck them into bed and then enjoy.

Another Christmas classic that your Bum loves. You can’t go wrong with this perennial Christmas staple about the trial of a man claiming to be Santa Claus. Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn provide us with outstanding performances.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Released in 1965

It’s A Wonderful Life Released in 1946

After finding himself in a bout of seasonal depression, Charlie Brown tries to put together a Christmas play before Linus reminds him of what the true meaning of Christmas really is.

Your Bum is a huge “Peanuts” fan.

Few films define Christmas like Frank Capra’s 1946 classic starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, who, on the verge of committing suicide, is visited by an angel who shows him the true importance of his life. A masterful performance by Jimmy Stewart.

Die Hard Released in 1988

Home Alone Released 1990

Listed as a Christmas movie only because it takes place during the holidays. New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) heads to L.A. to see his wife and winds up attending the Christmas party from hell, thanks to Alan Rickman’s memorable Teutonic baddie Hans Gruber (who finds a one-man killing machine along with a lump of coal in his stocking!)

A Christmas Story Released in 1983

Another of your Bum’s real favorites. This movie has so many great scenes, including when four-eyed Ralphie’s pal gets triple-dog dared into touching his tongue to a frozen metal flagpole. Be careful Wavers, don’t shoot your eye out with the official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!

Writer John Hughes added heart to Thanksgiving with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. In Home Alone, he takes a less sentimental approach to the holidays with the tale of 8-yearold Kevin McCallister (the adorable Macaulay Culkin), who’s left alone by his family only to face down — and outwit — a pair of bungling burglars. Let’s be honest, you can enjoy this one any time of the year.

Christmas Vacation Released in 1989

Do you dread having your in-laws visit for the holidays? Watching this Chevy Chase movie will make anything your family does seem totally normal in comparison. So many great scenes, including when the thousands of Christmas lights won’t light up. Randy Quaid (Cousin Eddie) is hilarious.

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FISHING GUIDE A Guide To Galveston Fishing

Galveston waters are home to a diversity of fish, from giant hard pulling monsters to sleek, sneaky predators that require skill to outsmart. From the inshore waters of Galveston Bay to the clear blue waters found offshore, when it comes to saltwater fish, Galveston, Texas stands out as one of the hottest spots in the world.

Join us in this section featuring advice, techniques and stories of the “big one” with local pro’s like Patrick Lemire and Max Conner. Find recommended bait and tackle shops as well as powerhouse charters to get you out on the water in search of the “catch of a lifetime”. Enjoy!

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seems like the obvious hide from all of us, castable cedar plugs and tuna at night was a combination I’d missed.

Cedar plugs cast like a bullet and are low cost compared to many other castable hard body subsurface swimmers. I’ve taken numerous kingfish, several ling and even red snapper on them.

There’s no reason dolphin and wahoo won’t also try to eat ‘em.

The obvious catch omission is tuna; that bulb went off while on a 48-hour trip after a kingfish stop on the way home. At times it

Most of my 4” and 6” models are rigged up on about 20” of 7 x 7 cable, a stop bead and single barrel crimp is located about 7” ahead of the cedar plug. All the cedar plugs I’ve modified into casters are by Snapper Slapper, www. snapperslapper.com. I also paint everything but the jig body either camo blue or green. The cable is 90# or up, giving cut off protection when targeting kingfish or wahoo.

Incidentally, a 4” model weighed in at 1 ounce and a 6” at 2.23 ounces. Their weight plus rigging and great aerodynamics make them the great casters they are. The simplest conversion to a caster is to shorten the 6-foot section of mono they come with to about 24”, tie or crimp on a suitable swivel and you are ready to go casting.

In my opinion, they are as versatile as the chrome diamond jig.

Those I have on mono are rigged differently — I use 100# or 130# Sufix TM mono with my “0Poorman’s Fluorocarbon Treatment” to greatly reduce its surface reflection. I specified Sufix because their diameter per pound strength is less than others I’ve found. For instance, their 100# is .035 vs .039

hat is a castable cedar plug? It’s a modification of one of the world’s best tuna lures that have been used successfully around the world for many years in their trolling configuration. I came up with the idea of converting them to casters a number of years ago after watching their swim motion when being trolled at about seven knots behind the party boat Capt. John. I had a pair of 6” models to try and gave one to long time fellow fisherman Lee Bull, the “Yellowfin Tuna King of Conroe, Texas”. We trolled them about 150 ft. back. No strikes were had on this early morning pull, but the swim motion at troll speed had one of those light bulb flashes of mine go off...”Why not convert these cedar plugs to casters?”

A high-speed reel could readily duplicate the troll speed on the retrieve.

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which converts to 100# for the size 80#. I don’t have the stop bead and crimp ahead of the jig body when mono casting for tuna, ling, etc. The purpose of the stop bead and crimp is to stop the plug body there when it slides up the cable after the hookup since the body can possibly slide over the cable and the cable’s loop connection at the hook. The object is to stop the plug body before it gets to the swivel where a second strike by another kingfish or wahoo will likely result in a cutoff.

If you find bare cedar plug bodies available, the hooks you need for 4” and 6” bodies are MustadTM 3412D Needle Eye in 8/0 and 10/0.

Always carefully sharpen them if needed for increased hookups.

Speaking of hookups, here’s a tuning point I saw while looking at cedar plugs in the 2013 Bass Pro Saltwater Angler Catalog. In bold print, which I hadn’t noticed before, were the words “Run it Right...Hooks Up!” The point made was cedar plugs have a heavy or bottom side.

To find the heavy/bottom side, run a piece of mono through the bare cedar plug body, pull the mono tight in a horizontal position and spin the plug body on the tight mono. Do this spin motion and

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tuning gems that are a real plus...wish I’d thought of it.

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you will establish the heavy or bottom side at the stop.

Mark the rear flange with a permanent mark of some type — a small dot or line will do. I mark most of mine on the bottom side as a place for the hook bend to rest.

For casting, I want the hook bend/point facing down.

Since blowups and missed hookups are fairly common with near-surface use, the hook down has a better hookup percentage since the hook is the probable first contact for the attacking tuna, kingfish, wahoo, etc.

The hook will seat firmly into place when the hook’s cable or mono loop is pulled tight through the plug body. This hook positioning looks to be one of those

When fishing these cedar plugs, a high-speed retrieve reel loaded with braided line is virtually a must. The high retrieve speed is important when targeting high speed predators and the braid gives many more hooksets than springy mono. Concerning backs and bellies; with the weighted side and hook down the body colors will seldom be “back up”. This random positioning of body colors gives the added look of a somewhat distressed and vulnerable target to a predator.

Casting cedar plugs for tuna, it’s an open secret now; as casters, a whole new world has opened up. An old saying variation, “You can teach an old dog new tricks” refers to myself as well as cedar plugs. Castable cedar plugs, one of the best of my many offshore fishing innovations over the years. Don’t leave the dock without them, their catching ability is hot-hot-hot! They could be your next “go-to” lures!

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Recipe Of The Month

Wild Boar and Venison Goulash Ingredients

- 1 lb ground wild boar - 1 lb ground venison - 1 onion (2 cups chopped) - 1 green bell pepper (1 cup chopped) - 3 cloves fresh garlic minced - 1 can diced tomato & green chilis (10 oz) - 3 cans tomato sauce (40 oz total) - 16 oz beef broth - 5 bay leaves - 3 tbsp TSS Rustic Rub - 4 tbsp TSS Italian Herbs & Cheese - 1 tsp TSS Texas chili pequin - Cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste - Duck Fat Spray - 3-4 cups of cooked elbow macaroni - 1/2 cup pasta water - Grated parmesan cheese to taste

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Wild Boar and Venison Goulash Directions

rown meat with duck fat spray or olive oil then add onion, bell pepper, garlic and cook until vegetables are tender. Add all ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 2-3 hours stirring often. Add ½ cup pasta water and stir then add pasta ½ cup at a time.

The sauce to pasta ratio is a personal preference. I prefer mine with extra sauce. Serve with a side salad, Texas chili pequin garlic cheese bread and a glass of Texas made Newsom Vineyards Cabernet.

Rustic Rub and Texas Chili Pequin seasoning is available at Texas Select Seasonings. See Advertisement on page 5.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken and

Grilled Pineapple Pico De Gallo

Ingredients

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

- Family pack of boneless chicken thighs -- skinless 1-2 lbs. of bacon - Long wooden skewers - Nonstick foil - Lump charcoal or use a pellet grill - The Juicy Pig™ BBQ Rub from Texas Select Seasonings™

- Duck Fat spray Grilled Pineapple Pico De Gallo

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ash the chicken and pat dry. Spray each piece with Duck Fat spray and season with The Juicy Pig™ BBQ Rub. Wrap each piece of chicken with a strip of bacon and thread onto a long wooden skewer. Season the outside of the bacon. Sear each skewer then move off to the side for indirect cooking to avoid charring the rub if cooking over direct fire. Next move the skewers to nonstick foil and allow the bacon to render down while bringing the internal temperature to 165 and will keep the chicken moist.

Grilled Pineapple Pico De Gallo Directions

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uarter the pineapple and season with The Juicy Pig™ BBQ Rub. Skewer the peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple. Place directly over high heat turning often until the skin starts peeling on the tomatoes & peppers and the pineapple gets a light brown color.

Remove from heat and let rest. Peel tomatoes and pulse chop all ingredients in a food processor. Pour into a bowl and stir in dry ingredients. Cover and refrigerate a couple hours before grilling or overnight for best flavor.

- 1 whole pineapple (peeled and quartered - 8-10 medium tomatoes or 12 Roma tomatoes - 3-4 large fresh jalapenos - Cilantro to taste - 2 fresh Habanero (optional for x-hot Pico) -- 1/4 cup chopped red onion - 1/4tsp cumin - The Juicy Pig™ BBQ Rub. - Sea salt to taste

-William “Wild Bill” Powell Texas Select Seasonings

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DOWNTOWN CURRENTS | with Christy Monroe

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Downtown Galveston has everything you need to gift anyone with a unique, thoughtful, and locally bought gift. Check out the ABC’s of shopping local, and these are just 26 ideas from local boutiques and businesses. The possibilities are endless, and all contained between 28th and 20th along Post Office, Mechanic, and Strand Street. Support and shop local!

A. Apples, and not just any apples but huge, gourmet apples dipped and decorated at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory- 2217 Strand Street.

B. Bath Bombs made with CBD oil for sleep rescue and muscle rescue at Skinsational2309 Strand Street.

C. Cider Beetles, Cider Mix shaped like a beetle and ready to use for the perfect hot cider at Hendley Market- 2010 Strand Street.

D. Driftwood Santas are each one-of-a-kind, painted driftwood Santas at Jennika’s a Bazaar Place- 2628 Market Street.

E. Escape Room experiences, virtually and live at Galveston Escape Rooms- 910 21st Street.

F. Frenchie French bulldog Christmas cards at Pardon My French Boutique- 2317 Strand Street.

G. Galveston island sand is actually in the pieces of jewelry made by Dune jewelry at Island Silver- 2428 Mechanic Street.

H. Haunted Mayfield Manor and Pirates experience and gift shop- 2313 Harborside Drive.

I. Island Carriages historical and romantic horse drawn carriage rides- 2528 Post Office and various locations around downtown.

J. Jerky variety packs from Beef Jerky Outlet-2309 Strand Street.

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L. Lemon Jelly Slides fashionable and comfortable heeled shoes at Blu Boutique- 2425 Strand Street.

M. Mermaid studs, as in mermen and other mermaid ornaments at Strand Brass- 2115 Strand Street.

N. NAUI scuba diver certification classes at Texas Scuba Adventures- 2315 Mechanic Street.

O. Otomi Pillows are hand embroidered using ethical textiles at Luna- 525 22nd Street.

P. Peppermint Coffee beans and grounded from Galveston Coffee Roasters- 532 23rd Street.

Q. Quality art of so many kinds, made personally, by you at Clay Cup Studios- 2219 Postoffice Street.

R. Ribbon Candy, handmade and in a variety of flavors and styles at La King’s Confectionery- 2323 Strand Street.

S. Simply Southern fashion T-shirt is a proud sponsor of Child Fund International, Turtle Conservation Foundations, and the American Red Cross and available here on the island at Gracy’s-2228 Strand Street.

T. Toe rings custom fit at Tippy Toes- 212 Kempner Street.

U. Utterly Wicked Poppet kit voodoo doll to treat your bodily issues such as flatulence and bloating or wish it upon another at The Witchery- 2126 Post Office Street.

V. Vinegar and Olive Oils of the gourmet and flavored sorts at Kitchen Chick- 2402 Market Street.

W. Wood Galveston Map ornaments at The Admiralty- 2221 Strand Street.

X. XXL 64-ounce lattes to go, in a variety of famous flavors from MOD Coffeehouse- 2126 Postoffice Street.

Y. Yoga at Island Salt Air Hot Yoga-415 22nd Street.

Z. Ziti pasta and other deliciousness for baskets and gifts at Maceo’s eo’s Spice and Imports2706 Market Street.

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B eau R awlins Rawlins Residential Builders

the look and feel of each home and building is important and fundamental in continuing to help the island flourish.

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even straight generations, dating back to the maternal side of Beau Rawlins’s family, have called Galveston home since the family immigrated to the island in 1880. Beau Rawlins and his 3 children still call Galveston home as they continue to run island-based, family businesses.

From a grocery store started by Beau’s 2nd Great Grandfather, William Wendel Bean, on 29th and Avenue P, to Rawlins Residential Builders, as well as 4 different bars in Galveston and Tiki Island, the Rawlins family continues to make a name for themselves helping to build the community they cherish.

Since the opening of Beau Rawlins’ construction company in 2001, RRB, Rawlins Residential Builders, he has taken his background in production building to a vast array of residential needs, such as renovations, remodeling, and new home construction.

“We’ve remodeled over 100 homes on the island, and built over 50 new homes”, says Rawlins.

With a concentration on flawless kitchen and bathroom designs, Rawlins Residential Builders features their designs and work on social media, via their Facebook page RRB, Rawlins Residential Builders. Whether it’s a modern look or a restoration of a historical home, Rawlins and his crew bring their extensive knowledge and expertise to every job while also continuing to treat each home as, exactly what it is, a neighbor’s home whom they will continue to enjoy even after the work is done.

The island has always been his home. Therefore,

His other businesses, 4 bars, which include Bubba’s at Tiki, Bubba’s on the Strand, Bubba’s Beach Bar on Seawall, and the Old Galveston Club on Postoffice, are also extremely important to the community, serving as a safe haven after a literal storm, and the only place to get fresh food and camaraderie during a pandemic fueled lockdown. During the initial lockdown of Covid, Tiki had no easy access to fresh produce. In response, Beau started a farmer’s market at his Bubba’s location on Tiki that featured all local produce and products.

“We had masks from a local named Athena Daily, fresh produce from Froberg’s, and I smoked meats on-site”, says Rawlins. “As a business community, we have to work together.”

After hurricanes Ike and Harvey, Rawlins devoted his time and resources to rescuing families by boat and starting the rebuilding process.

“With a group of people, we were boots on the ground in Friendswood and Dickinson, immediately during and after Harvey”, says Rawlins.

They went on to rebuild 86 homes after Ike as well as remodeled an additional 29 homes suffering severe flood damage after Harvey.

“I’m a roll with the punches kind of guy,” says Rawlins. “Now, that is with Covid. We are in survival mode as business owners.”

With the recent reopening of his bars and the safety protocols in place, he is devoted to ensuring the bartenders and musicians are back to work and able to make a living, as they were without jobs for an extended period.

Having served as President and a Board Member on the Galveston ISD school board for 9 years,

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“I’m a roll with the punches kind of guy,” says Rawlins. “Now, that is with Covid. We are in survival mode as business owners.”

and currently running in the District 5 City Council run-off on December 15, Rawlins hopes to see Galveston concentrate on businesses and developing better relationships with the business community.

“Strong local business communities and relationships can only entice the tourists to our island; especially when they see us organized and energized, “says Rawlins.

The Rawlins family name and their commitment to Galveston will always stand strong, much as the island has through storms and other disasters.

“I feel that the locals should be the first stop when it comes to what is needed”, says Rawlins, as he speaks of bigger and better things in the future for Galveston. facebook@rawlinsresidential 409-682-4727

BUNNY’S Cookin’ Column | Easy Recipe’s by Bunny

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appy Holiday’s and Merry Christmas everyone.

I think most of you agree this year must go.

But before it goes, we have to celebrate by eating and drinking till our hearts desire. In the past Bunny has given you a drink recipe for her December columns. So, she won’t disappoint you this December. This time you are going to get a recipe that will knock your socks off. It’s homemade Eggnog! Yes, homemade! Why buy that carton stuff in the grocery store when you can make it yourself? And believe me, this is EASY and wonderful. You will never buy store-bought again. I was at a friend’s house last year, and he served it, and I couldn’t believe the difference. I begged him for the recipe this year, and he was kind enough to give it to me. So here it is.

Craig’s Homemade Eggnog Ingredients • • • • •

4 large eggs ¾ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 ounces of Bourbon *add more if you desire • 2 ounces cognac * same with this liquor • 1 ½ cup of whole milk (don’t bother with skim….it doesn’t cut it) • 1 cup heavy cream • Cinnamon sticks (optional) • Whipped cream (optional)

Directions In a large bowl, use your mixer to whip the eggs. Gradually pour in the sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add the bourbon and cognac. Then add your milk and heavy cream. Keep mixing till all is blended. Pour in airtight containers, such as mason jars or a large Tupperware.

Let it sit for at least a day in the refrigerator to let the flavors combine. Before serving, shake the container, and pour into cocktail glasses. Top with whipping cream and add a cinnamon stick if desired.

With this wonderful traditional beverage, you can dry out your turkey, and I don’t think anyone would mind or notice!

Enjoy yourselves this season, and don’t sweat the small stuff.

Till next year.

H a p p y Tr a i l s ,

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RELATIONSHIP ADVICE | By: Jan and Dean

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with Jan & D e a n Hi Jan & Dean. I have a huge situation I have gotten myself into without really understanding it would become such a big mistake. My husband Carl lost his mother about 6 months ago. The siblings wanted to sell the family home, but Carl refused to allow that to happen. He is sentimental and just couldn’t see strangers living in it.

If they get mad, so be it. If Carl sides with his family, which I hate to say he probably will, then tell him to buy you out. Tell him you are out of there! I feel sorry for you, Olivia. You certainly walked into a nightmare.

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i there, Olivia. I don’t know how old you are or if you have seen the classic television series, The Andy Griffith show. You have married into the Darling family. My other television reference would be The Little House On The Prairie.

He talked me into selling our house and we bought his family house. We remodeled it and everything looks really great. The problem is the siblings still see it as the “family” house. They come to our house totally unannounced. They raid our refrigerator, make a mess, and plop down and Why doesn’t Carl’s family have a life of their own? Are you the watch TV and movies! only ones with money so they come to sponge off you? Your situation would drive me nuts. You have lost control over your I have asked them kindly to please call ahead and not just own life. drop in unannounced. They need to wait to be invited over and to not just barge in. They just blow me off and pay no What really bothers me most is your husband does not have attention to anything I say. your back on this. He has done something that happens way too often these days; he has chosen his family over his own wife.

I have talked to Carl about this situation and he doesn’t I would be more upset, but these kinds of horrible situations see a thing wrong with it. He says he likes having them keep Jan & Dean in business. over. The icing on the cake is when I overheard them talking about having Christmas dinner here, and what evYou are going to have to decide if you can live with this situaeryone would be bringing. I was totally excluded from the tion or not because Carl is not going to change. He has made conversation! I can’t stand it any longer. I don’t even want his decision. Now is the time for you to make yours. Good to come home to my own house in the evenings after work. luck...

What am I to do? I feel hopeless and outnumbered.

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i Olivia. You are certainly in a bad situation.

Were you not aware that these siblings have always congregated at their mother’s house? Did you know how close Carl is to his siblings? It sounds like you married the entire family. By the looks of this mess, you didn’t know what you were getting into.

I take it Carl’s siblings don’t care about your feelings. Wow! You are going to have to be tough. I would tell Carl that his family is welcome to come to your house by invitation only from BOTH of you. Change the locks, and always keep your doors locked.

HAVE A QUESTION FOR JAN & DEAN? Go to wavesgalveston.com & ask away. You just might have your question answered next month.

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1. Danny DeVito

2. Johnny Carson

3. Steve Martin

4. Bea Arthur

5. Bernie Mac

6. Bill Murray

7. Bob Hope

8. Charlie Chaplin

9. Chevy Chase

10. Dan Aykroyd

11. Eddie Murphy

12. Gene Wilder

13. George Carlin

14. Groucho Marx

15. Jeff Dunham

16. Jim Carrey

17. Lucille Ball

18. Redd Foxx

19. Richard Pryor

20. Robin Williams

21. The Three Stooges

22. Woody Allen

23. Cheech & Chong

24. Rowan Atkinson

25. Tina Fey

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eflections By: John and Kathy Valastro

Giving In A Year Of Chaos

“As Christians, we are called to help those less fortunate, your kindness and charity is always more meaningful during the holiday season.”

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a l ling all Islanders! Our island is hurting, and I am turning to you for help and healing.

COVID19 has wrecked our island tourism industry and economy for all of 2020, and it appears it will go into next year as well. The island has been forced to cancel several major events, such as the Lonestar Bike Rally and, more recently, Mardi Gras 2021. In the past, these two events produced over one million people to the island from all over the country. Our local businesses, restaurants, and hotels are struggling to stay afloat due to a forced closed economy and government requirements to limited occupancy. This downturn is causing layoffs, homelessness, and more strain on our food banks and charitable organizations.

This is where you come in as Islanders. Many of us are retirees who have learned to live off our retirement we worked so hard for, and many of us are not as affected by the virus because we own a home and have other resources. This is not to say we are not affected by the pandemic, we are, but I’m appealing to those who can help. Really that is “all” of us. I’m asking for kindness and charity during a difficult time.

Christians are often asked to give of their time, talent, and treasure. Yes, I’m talking about money donations if you have it, but more important, your time and talent. Many of us Islanders have time on our hands to collect donations and serve at local soup kitchens and donation centers. Our talents may be in organizing and use of our vehicles to deliver donated goods. There are so many ways you can help.

Where to begin?

Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

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Galveston County Food Bank - 409-945-4232 Salvation Army - 409-763-1691 St. Vincent DePaul Society - 409-763- 8521 Catholic Charities - 409-762-2062 Lighthouse Charity Team - 281-482- 9400 Ronald McDonald House - 409-762- 8770 Moody Foundation - 409-797-1500 Galveston Urban Ministries - 409-497-2460 Galveston Meals on Wheels - 409-744-2668

As you can see, these are just a few reputable organizations that provide various services on the island. There is a shortage of goods and assistance in every organization.

You may not have to look far, just check your local church organizations if you need direction.

“A helping hand could be the difference between a life lost or saved.”

If you can spare time, energy, or money during this upcoming Christmas season, your efforts will be much appreciated. You will be given hope to the hopeless. People will see that we Islanders still care about each other in times of need.

I know Galveston will make a strong comeback; we always do. Whether we face terrible hurricanes or economic depression, we Islanders know how to bounce back. This pandemic is just a force of nature we will overcome!

Stay safe and stay strong!

“If you are elderly and have your own concerns for your health and finances, please stay safe and offer a simple prayer for those in need and those providing assistance. Prayer is always good!”

John and Kathy Valastro

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Herbs

An Overview

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s we are getting into “winter” here on the island, it’s time to think about what you want to do in the garden and with the landscaping.

Herbs are a wonderful addition to any garden or landscape. I love the idea of herbs in landscaping because it makes the landscaping so functional! If you are looking to attract butterflies, herbs are a great choice. Every herb blooms at least one time per year and the beneficial insects LOVE them!

When thinking of gardening, cooking, and eating healthy, one cannot get away from the beauty and necessity of herbs. Regardless of your goal, whether it’s to grow healthy food for you and your family, to attract butterflies, to make your gardens beautiful, or to simply delight

your senses, herbs fit the bill.

For the most part, herbs are perennials and hardy.

Even in our erratic weather patterns in Texas, herbs have performed very well for me and have brought me much satisfaction and joy. As with most fresh food, when you have tasted the flavors of fresh sage, thyme, rosemary and more- you can never go back to the herb dust available for purchase off the shelves in supermarkets. The taste is just so amazing. And by fresh, I also mean the herbs harvested and dried by your own hands.

And Just To Clarify A Few Terms: Herbaceous – means that a plant dies back to the ground in winter, but comes back each spring. You can have plants that are not herbs, but are herbaceous, and herbs that are not herbaceous!

Perennial– a plant that returns year after year, can be evergreen or herbaceous.

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olunteering at the Ronald House brings a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment to those who are willing to give a few hours to perform minor but essential tasks needed in the every-day function of a home as large as this one is. Twenty bedrooms, nearly all occupied at the same time, some families staying for only a day or two while others come for much longer visits up to a month or more in some cases.

If you have special skills, training, hobbies or speak any foreign languages, please come share with us…can you lead a group in singing along with your musical talent…can you teach the children to speak a few words or sing a song in your native or learned language…do you know a special dance (think “chicken dance” or the “cha-chacha” or “folklorico”) all children love to sing and dance. Karaoke is a favorite if you own a machine!

Duties that need to be done on a daily basis include acting as a receptionist and answering phone calls, preparation of rooms for incoming families, helping in the business office, cooking and baking, playing Bingo and hosting family activities as well as providing “arts and crafts” sessions. Host a party! Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, Easter, Birthdays…etc.

We are always seeking friendly, energetic and creative volunteers… let that be you!

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Volunteer opportunities await those who can share a few hours of time or consider cooking a meal for the families or a game of Bingo…always a popular pastime in the evenings. Call the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston at 409-762-8770.

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