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BURKE’S BRIEFS February 2024 Happy February, Wavers!

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It’s February already, and that means it’s time to celebrate two exciting occasions - V alentine’s D ay and Mardi Gras! And what better place to celebrate than beautiful Galveston!

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Feathered Finalists: Who Should Be Galveston’s Top Bird?

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ost of us would agree that the bald eagle was a fine choice for our national symbol. A strong, majestic creature with an air of confidence. Texans chose the mockingbird as our state

bird. He is a small gray and white guy with a lot of spunk and loads of bravery. Y ou can’t help admiring a three-ounce bird with the guts

and attract scores of birders to our island, but they are bottom

to repeatedly dive bomb a ticked-off cat that dares to wander into his

feeders. D o we want a bottom feeder representing our island?

territory.

Brown Pelican If we had to choose a bird to represent Galveston, I think we could make

This iconic Galvestonian is often the first

a better choice than our state bird. If you had to nominate one bird, what

creature encountered on the way to the

would be your local favorite? There would be a couple that would not be

island when folks cross the causeway.

on my favorites’ list. Granted grackles and sea gulls are all around us

The pelicans take advantage of air

but seeing these guys fight over discarded French fries in the Walmart

drafts generated around the bridge

parking lot immediately gets them ineligible status.

that make their fight seem effortless. In the 19 7 0’s the brown pelican was threatened with extinction

I can think of three avian species on my list of nominees. In no special

caused by the insecticide D D T. The pesticide entered the

order here they are:

ocean’s food chain and caused the pelican’s eggs to become so fragile that they broke before the chicks could develop. The Rosette Spoonbill

chemical was banned in the United States and since then the

Commonly called “ Galveston flamingos” they are

birds have made a remarkable comeback on the Gulf Coast.

wading birds with pink colors so distinctive they

They have become a symbol of Galveston cruising the airways

can be spotted a half mile away. Their colors come

in their perfect V formations. It is remarkable to watch them

from a pigment called carotenoids, found in the

dive bombing to bring up a fish and gulp it down. D id you ever

shrimp they eat. The more shrimp they eat the

notice there is often a sea gull hanging around hoping to steal

pinker they get. A spoonbill that only ate fish would

the meal before the pelican can get it down? Thievery, another

eventually fade to white. They are probably the prettiest of my three

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reason to strike gulls from the list.

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Osprey

lesser-known beauty would not likely take the priz e but is a fine

These streamlined birds of prey are

bird to admire.

common here in the winter, often perched on high street posts surveying their hunting

How lucky Galveston is to have these three amaz ing species

grounds. They have beautiful yellow eyes

in our backyards. Another reason to protect our waterways and

designed to spot fish near the water’s

conserve the local habitats that support our fish and fauna.

surface. These high-speed predators grab up fish with their two-inch talons and then take them to the wing.

They always turn the fish’s head forward to make flying more aerodynamic. O spreys are admirably monogamous, mate for life and share the raising of chicks equally. Conservationists provide artificial nests mounted on poles that provide safe and sturdy sites to build their massive stick nests. If put to a vote this

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Cookin’Column It’s Mardi Gras time y’all And Bunny thought

Directions

you might enjoy a recipe that would make you think of all the good times happening here in Galveston and N ew O rleans about now, like the jaz z music, the French Q uarter, the revelry, the parades, the beads, the FOOD Well, one of Bunny’s favorite Mardi Gras original desserts is a delicious Bread Pudding with some kind of warm, creamy, and slightly booz y ( or not) sauce poured generously over it. Are your mouths watering yet? Here it is. Bunny’s favorite recipe for Mardi Gras Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.

Ingredients

Use Fresh French Bread R educe Milk To 3 Cups) •

Cup •

3 Eggs •

2 Tablespoons Pure V anilla Extract •

1 Cup R aisins •

1 Cup Shredded Coconut •

1 Cup Chopped Pecans •

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon •

1 Teaspoon N utmeg •

4 Cups Whole Milk

Combine all ingredients. The mixture should be very moist but not soupy. Pour into the buttered dish and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with

F or Whiskey S auce:

a saucepan over medium heat, beating until all butter is

10 O unces Loaf O f Stale French Bread, Crumbled ( If Y ou 2 Cups Sugar ( Granulated)

lower third of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a hand-held mixer mix cream butter and sugar in

B read P udding

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Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Set the oven rack in the

Whiskey Sauce.

MARDI GRAS BREAD PUDDING

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F or the B read P udding:

absorbed. R emove from heat and blend in yolks. Pour in bourbon gradually, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm on warm bread pudding.

nsalted Butter, Melted

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Marfa isn’t much more than a map dot. What has folks ocking here for over a century?

A. Aliens B. ights C. Gold mines D . Caves

For more than a century, D ublin, Texas was known as one of the few U.S. sources for this product. What is it?

A. Pumpkin beer B. Potato donuts C. Electric cars D. Dr. Pepper with real sugar

Consider yourself a shopaholic? D on’t miss this Texas town, which is known for its mega si ed anti ues fair.

A. Tyler B. R ound Top C. San Marcos D . Galveston

Want to see the roadside stop known as Cadillac R anch? It’s located just to the west of this town in the Texas panhandle.

A. Austin B. Lubbock C. Gruene D . Amarillo

If you want to buy these, head for Archer City which is famous for a Main Street store started by screenwriter Larry McMurty.

A. D iamonds B.Used books C. R ecords D . Watches

What Texas town is home to the Texas White House, and also happens to be the hometown of the 36 th U.S. President?

A. J ohnson City B. Lincoln City C. K ennedy City D . Ford City

Tell us the main export of Shiner down in the southeastern part of the state.

A. Beer B. Pineapples C. Chickens D . Computer chips

n uenced by the culture of its German founders, which Texas town is also the birthplace of Navy legend Chester Nimit A. Fredericksburg B. Marfa C. Canyon D . Ervine

Which of these ranks among the not-to-be-missed attractions on a visit to Schulenburg down in Texas Hill Country?

A. Massive anti ue festival B. Corn palace C. Painted churches D . Wild horse preserve

The town of N ew Braunfels near San Antonio is known as home to Schlitterbahn, which is a ...

A. Buffet restaurant B. Federal prison C. R acetrack D . Water park

nown as the infamous ghost town near Big Bend. Once a uicksilver mining hub, now hosts an annual chili cookoff?

A. Silver D ollar City B. Terlingua C. illington D . Bodie

Charro D ays is a major festival down in southern Texas. Which town plays host to the crowds for this event?

A. Brownsville B. Galveston C. Amarillo D . Lubbock

Can you name the Texas town that shot to fame thanks to a Waylon Jennings song A. Canyon B. Port Isabel C. Luckenbach D . K emah

This town calls itself “ The Gateway City” because of its four ma or bridges to Mexico.

Can you name it?

A. Abilene B. Odessa C. Laredo D . K aty

Across the border from Shreveport, ouisiana, you ll find the only natural lake in Texas in this small town.

A. Lewisville B. J efferson C. San Marcos D . R ound R ock

13-mile loop draws visitors to this Gillespie County town in Texas Hill Country to see fields of bluebonnets each spring.

A. Wichita Falls B. Willow City C. McAllen D . R ockport

Which town should you visit to tube on the Medina R iver or tour the Frontier Times Museum?

A. Bandera B. Fredericksburg C. Armstrong D . San Marcos

D o you know which of these towns sits along Highway 0 between Houston and Austin?

A. Brownsville B. Laredo C. Archer City D . Chappell Hill

J ust north of Abilene near the Oklahoma border, you ll find the town of Seymour, Texas. Which of these is its claim to fame?

A. Gold mines B. Craft beer C. D inosaurs D. Great shopping

Founded in the 30s, iberty, Texas has its own replica of a U.S. landmark. Can you name it?

A. Statue of Liberty B. Liberty Bell C. White House D. Pentagon

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Jan & Dean Hi Jan Dean. My wife and I have three grown children, all married with children of their own. I use the term have loosely as it seems that at least one of our grandchildren is in our house regularly. Please don’t get me wrong, I adore our seven grandchildren. My wife Lucy and I are both retired and socially active. One of the many oys of living in Galveston is that we get to take cruises regularly. e are fortunate enough to have good health and nances to do the things we en oy. e both love to travel and be out en oying life.

My problem is this: Our adult children expect us to be available to babysit at the drop of a hat. They don’t believe they should have to give us any advance notice and feel like we should drop anything we are doing and be available to babysit immediately. If for some reason we can’t do that, they get very vocally upset with us.

It bothers Lucy greatly when our children are upset with us. e worked hard all our lives so we could en oy retirement. To me, that doesn’t mean being on call 24/ for babysitting duty. I feel like our children are showing no respect towards us. hat can we do about this e have canceled many concerts we had good seats for, along with other activities, because Lucy does not like telling our children NO. The list of activities we had planned and canceled is growing daily.

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ello, Fred. I feel your pain. It seems like each year J an and I receive more and more letters from parents stating the ways their adult children disrespect them and do not value their time and interests.

those days are over. As the great Aretha Franklin used to sing, they need to show you some R E S P E C T. Enjoy your retirement and have FUN .

Y ou deserve it!

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ard to believe, I know, but this time I tend to agree with D ean. Everything he says is spot on, although, from a woman’s perspective, I’m a bit softer on the subject.

Grandchildren are precious and grandparents cherish their special times with them to make all those warm priceless memories. Like D ean, I feel those experiences need to be planned and not forced.

What I propose is what I have seen other friends who are grandparents do. How about setting aside certain weeks or weekends during the year when you aren t otherwise scheduled for a trip event and sponsor a fun filled dedicated time with your grandkids t could even be called “Camp Mimi & PawPaw” or whatever your grandparent names are. Y ou could fill the time with what you and the kiddos like to do together...movies, arcades, the beach, crafts, baking cookies, etc... ( you can rest afterward! ) Then tell your kids that these are your special pre-arranged times to spend with your kids. The ball is in your court. Let them know, as D ean said, that the impromptu drop-offs of grandkids are no longer acceptable but that you look forward to your special pre-planned experiences with your precious grandkids.

The days of grandparents sitting on their front porches in rocking chairs with blankets covering them are long gone. Today’s seniors are very active travelers, adventurers, and social butter ies. On top of that, many parents today are grandparents in their 40’s, 50’s and 6 0’s. Hardly stay-at-home rocking chair material. I understand why Lucy dislikes your children being upset with her. N o one likes discord in the family. However, there are times when you have to put your foot down. N ow is that time!

Tell your children that you will always be there for them in an emergency.

Also tell them that with proper, respectful advance notice, you will be happy to babysit on occasion. Grandchildren can be a true joy. But you must tell them in very clear terms that you are finished with the on demand childcare so they can go out and enjoy themselves whenever the whim strikes while you are forced to cancel your plans. Tell your self-centered “ children” 18

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What are the Healthiest Vegetables You Should Be Eating?

T he short answer to this q uestion is: whichever ones you will eat! B ut let’ s delve a little deeper.

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here is no single most healthy vegetable. Eating a variety of vegetables can improve your health and well-being. Count-

less studies have linked increased veggie intake to decreased risk of chronic disease, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. But only about 1 in 10 American adults consume the recommended amount of 2 or more servings daily.

antioxidants that can help protect against oxidative damage and premature aging.

Spinach is also a great source of fiber, which can help to keep

While there is no definitive list of the best, most healthy vegetables, here are six veggies you can’t go wrong with.

you feeling full for longer and aid in digestion. It’s low in calories, making it an ideal food for weight loss. Also, spinach contains lutein and z eaxanthin, which can help to protect your eyes from age-related vision problems.

ale K ale is one of the most popular and healthiest vegetables out there. It’s a member of the cabbage family. K ale is packed with nutrients, including high levels of vitamins A, C, and K and calcium, magnesium, and iron. It’s also a good source of

Y ou can enjoy it cooked or raw in salads and smoothies or as an accompaniment to your favorite dishes. For a nutritious side dish, saut

some spinach in garlic and olive oil. Or add it to omelets

or soups.

antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage. To

Broccoli

get the most nutrition from kale, try steaming or lightly sauté ing it

Broccoli is an incredibly nutritious

to preserve its vitamins and minerals.

vegetable and one of the most popular superfoods out there. It’s packed with vi-

Spinach Spinach is an incredibly nutritious vegetable packed with vitamins and minerals.

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tamins and minerals, making it a powerhouse of nutrition. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and provides significant amounts of vitamin A, folate, iron, and dietary fiber. Broccoli also contains a range of carotenoids and antioxidants linked to numerous health benefits, such as protection against cancer, heart disease, and inflammation. The fiber in broccoli is also beneficial for digestion, as it helps keep you full for longer.

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The health benefits of broccoli don’t stop there. Studies have also

Beets

shown that regularly eating broccoli can help reduce cholesterol

Beets are a great source of folate, man-

levels and lower blood pressure. It may also be beneficial for

ganese, potassium, and immune-boosting

preventing cognitive decline and reducing the risk of certain types

vitamin C, but most notably, beets contain a high concentration of dietary nitrates. These help expand blood

of cancers.

vessels and enhance blood flow, and research suggests nitrates Try steaming it lightly or adding it raw to salads and sandwiches.

can help lower blood pressure. What’s more, beets and their juice

Y ou can also add it to smoothies or stir-fries.

have been linked to improved endurance and athletic performance.

Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are one of the healthiest

Eating this root veggie raw is the best way to preserve all those

vegetables you can eat. They are packed

important nutrients. Throw them into a smoothie or add a few

with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and

slices to a salad.

are also a great source of antioxidants. Brussels sprouts contain high levels of vitamin K , C, folate, and fiber. They are also a good

D espite their nutritional benefits, many Americans find it challeng-

manganese, vitamin B6 , potassium, and iron source. Additionally,

ing to get the recommended 2 to 3 cups of vegetables daily. These

Brussels sprouts are rich in antioxidants, which help protect your

tricks can help:

cells from damage caused by free radicals.

1.

K eep a variety of vegetables on hand to prevent boredom

In addition to being healthy for your heart, Brussels sprouts have

and ensure you always have something to build a healthy,

been linked to improved digestion, weight loss, and blood sugar

nutrient-dense meal.

control. This is due to their high fiber content and low-calorie

2.

Stash froz en veggies in the freez er. This can be helpful if it’s hard to find fresh produce in your area and is also a time-

count.

saver since they’re so easy to prepare. There’s no shame in When preparing Brussels sprouts, keep them as close to their

cutting corners here —

natural state as possible. R oasting or steaming are the best

much difference in the nutrient content between froz en and

methods.

fresh vegetables.

3.

Cauliflower

studies have found that there’s not

Add vegetables to casseroles, soups, stews, and pasta dishes.

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and

4.

Experiment with including veggies in fresh juices and smooth-

one of the healthiest vegetables you can

ies as a quick way to get a serving or more of vegetables in

eat. It is an excellent source of V itamin

one sitting.

C, folate, and dietary fiber; it’s high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help protect your body from disease and

5.

Have some fun by spiraliz ing veggies and using them as a salad base or pasta substitute.

improve your overall health. Cauliflower also contains compounds that can reduce inflammation and promote good digestion.

All vegetables are healthy. They are naturally low in fat and salt and packed with nutrients. Y ou can’t go wrong when choosing a

Y ou can roast cauliflower with olive oil and spices for a flavorful

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n most cases, expressive lines in the upper face can be effectively treated with Botox.

These include forehead lines, lines between the eyes, and Crow’s Feet. Folds and creases in the lower face can often be effectively treated with fillers. But what can be done for crepey skin on the face and neck? O ne excellent treatment is eMatrix R adio Frequency.

hat is eMatrix Radio Fre uency

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eMatrix skin resurfacing is an effective way to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, helping you look years younger. eMatrix works by heating tissue at a specific depth which stimulates your skin to produce more collagen and better quality collagen. The radiowaves cause a controlled injury to the skin which stimulates your body to deposit and remodel both elastin and collagen causing the skin to contract and tighten giving you a fresher look. R F continues to cause tightening for up to 6 weeks after a single treatment. If a series of 3-5 treatments are performed at 4-6 week intervals, the effects are cumulative. After your aesthetic goal is reached, maintenance of the neck or lower face can usually be achieved with periodic single booster treatments, 2-3 times a year. hat does eMatrix treat eMatrix R F can be safely used on the neck and face to improve texture, eliminate crepeyness, and reduce pore siz e. It can be used to treat 26 Waves Magazine | February 2024

fine lines that develop around the mouth, and fine lines on the lower cheeks. O n the neck, it can reduce the appearance of horiz ontal lines and even surgical scars from thyroid or thymus surgery. eMatrix can also be used to smooth old acne scars, and even stretch marks!

Dr. Tara Wegryn is a board certified N eurologist and Electrophysiologist and a

hat is the Recovery Time after eMatrix eMatrix can be performed in the office in less than 30 minutes after a topical anesthetic is applied, making the procedure relatively painfree. Y ou can expect redness over the treated area for 1-2 days. A slightly rough texture from the “ grid” may be present for 3-4 days. After a single treatment, eMatrix continues to work for weeks, energiz ing your body to make new collagen and elastin leading to smoother, tighter skin. We will send you home with a soothing cream and a cold pack. Mineral-based skin care products such as those by Colorescience™ can be used during the early days to cover any discoloration.

member in good standing with the IAPAM ( International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) . D r. Wegryn received her MD from the University of Florida and residency in N eurology at the Cleveland Clinic. In 19 9 6 , D r. Wegryn founded Houston N euromonitoring, a successful intraoperative monitoring company that served the surgical community at the TMC ( Texas Medical Center) for over 17 years.

D r. Tara Wegryn is currently the director/ owner of R efresh Medispa in Galveston, Texas.

If you have any questions about aesthetic medMost people want to look the best that they can without trying to look unrealistically young or fake. With eMatrix R F skin resurfacing, you can look your personal best with a smoother neck and less fine lines and wrinkles on the face while still looking like you!

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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 “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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HOME & G AR D EN

N atural

Compost

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Once upon a time , not so long ago, most people knew exactly where their food came from and who grew it. For most people, the person who grew their food looked at them in the mirror every morning, or at least, knew the person growing their food by name.

D uring that time, family farms were just that- a small piece of ground that the family-owned that grew a portion, if not all, of the food the family ate. O n these farms, there would have been a mixture of small livestock and gardens.

If you really want to see lush gardens and productive plants, you

The animals, a feeder steer or pig along with some chickens and rabbits, ate the green stuff and turned that into protein. Along the way, that process produced poop commonly known as manure. This manure was used as fertiliz er for the hay, the flowers, and the vegetable patch- you know, the green stuff. This was and is the natural cycle of nature.

My earliest memories are of me in the fields and eat-

need manure added to the soil. Lucky for us, you can get really good composted manure from your garden center. It’s kind of hard to keep a random pig tucked away in the historic district of the island. However, you can easily keep a rabbit and these little beauties produce plenty of fertiliz er that can be added directly to the gardens with none of the unpleasant odors.

As you make your plans for the growing season of 2024, include high-quality compost, you’ll be glad you did!

ing corn straight from the garden. I can still remember the way those fresh kernels popped when I bit them and how sweet the juice was that ran down my chin. I also remember noticing how green the grass or vegetation was wherever there was a pile of manure. I understood that this fertiliz er from the cow was good for the land.

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Fun Facts Historical Galveston Thomas

a o 1st pleasure pier

2501 Seawall Boulevard

Riders Sat Sideways

2501 Seawall Blvd. is one of the most historic addresses on Galveston Island. Today it is Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier boasting tons of rides, attractions, and great food!

Growing up on the mainland and the island, I remember this address belonging to the Flagship Hotel. I still remember the first time I went to the Flagship Hotel. I was in the 4th grade. It seemed so grand! Bigger than anything I had seen. My parents took us there to celebrate their anniversary. But what was here first? My grandmother always said a roller coaster was the first to arrive. Here’s some history associated with 2501 Seawall Blvd.

In J une 1884, at Coney Island in Brooklyn, thrill-seekers could ride the Switchback R ailway roller coaster. America’s first roller coaster rolled at a snail’s pace. Fun Fact: Its top speed was

mph, for

the cost of a nickel. Fun Fact: Riders sat sideways.

early roller coasters was built here as well. It seems there were a lot of complaints because the roller coaster frightened the horses that were pulling the carriages with the ladies and children inside. They decided to disassemble the roller coaster and sell it at auction. Fun Fact: The pieces were 00 feet of lumber, 1 ton of railroad iron, 00 pounds of - and -inch bolts, and four cars all in working order.

its kind in the country.

National Acts The original Pier included rides, midway games, an outdoor theatre at the far end where visitors could watch movies under the stars, and an enormous ballroom that hosted national acts including Elliot Lawrence. Fun Fact: Elliot Lawrence was the musical director and conductor for every Tony Award telecast from 1

5 its first year

on television until 2011.

heel and Swings

The Ferris wheel was at the front of the pier. The Marine Ballroom was in the middle. The amphitheater was in the back, where there was also a large spot designated for fishing. The military eventually decided to open the Pier to the public and it remained a center point Fun Fact: At one point it even included a world-class a uarium, a oo, wax figures, and cliff diving.

The Galveston Pleasure Pier operated until 19 6 1, when Hurricane Carla, one of Texas’ worst-ever natural disasters, hit Galveston. The hurricane caused severe damage to all the buildings on the pier but left its underlying structure sound.

The Flagship Hotel The Flagship Hotel was built in 19 6 5 by Houston banker J ames E.

The 1st Pleasure Pier Before the Flagship Hotel, there was the original Pleasure Pier.

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their families. It cost $ 1.5 million to build and was the largest park of

of tourism for the Island through the remainder of the 19 40s and 50s.

In the very early days of building the Pleasure Pier one of these

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opened as an entertainment facility for the United States military and

Ferris

History

National acts

Lyon who leased the pier for the construction. At the time the lease rate was $ 185,000 a year for forty years. Fun Fact: That’s 1. 2 mil-

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Ferris Wheel and Swings

Pier Extends 1/4 mile into the gulf

The Flagship Hotel

beaches & pools

Elliot lawrence

Remains of the flagship

lion in today’s terms. Fun Fact: He also founded the James E. Lyon

After Hurricane Ike, the remains of the Flagship Hotel sat dormant and

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crumbling for several years. By 2010, local news outlets reported that Landry’s Inc. had plans to demolish rather than repair the property.

Extends 1/4 Mile Into The Gulf

Plans to tear down the hotel and replace it with an amusement park – a

When it opened, the seven-story, 225-room U.S.S. Flagship Hotel and

return to the pier’s pre-flagship function – were officially announced by

pier extended nearly a quarter mile out into the sea making the entire

Landry’s in 2011.

hotel over the Gulf of Mexico. Fun Fact: The Flagship was North America’s first entirely over-the-water hotel.

“We have to take them down piece by piece to avoid a collapse of the entire building,” explained Mike McCracken with Ardent Con-

Beaches and Swimming Pools

struction.

Each room came with a panoramic ocean view. There was a swimming pool and restaurant that offered the same incredible view of the Gulf.

The Flagship Hotel was demolished that same year and the multi-mil-

Entering the beach was easy. Guests could bring their fishing gear and

lion-dollar project to construct the new pleasure pier began. Fun Fact:

fish off the t-head at the pier’s end or enjoy the sun at the outdoor pool

The pier was also featured in the 2022 animated comedy Beavis and

or beach. Fun Fact: In high school Tilman Fertitta, the current owner

Butt-Head Do the Universe.

of the pier, worked as a lifeguard at the Flagship Hotel.

So, the address, 2501 Seawall Blvd., is alive again. The new historic The hotel took advantage of the city’s cruise port by offering packages

pleasure pier honors the past while continuing to look forward to the

to passengers, and it featured boat-inspired decor. Soon the Flagship

future.

became a popular local landmark. Fun Fact: The pier was a filming location for the 2021 comedy-drama Red Rocket. Fun Fact: Our neighboring Texas City Dike is the longest man-made fishing pier in

I hope you’ve enjoyed this trip down history lane with these Fun Facts.

the world, stretching 5.3 miles into Galveston Bay.

Flagship - The Remains The Flagship Hotel’s 43-year history of welcoming guests to Galveston was stopped in September of 2008 when Hurricane Ike made landfall as a category 2 hurricane. The hotel suffered major damage to its eastern

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Naked Iguana Brewery Bier , Pivo, Cervez a, no matter how you say it beer is the magic elixir that has sustained and nourished mankind for millenniums. Dating to the ancient Sumerians who lived in modern-day Iran and Iraq, beer was brewed more than eight thousand years ago. It was so important to these ancient people that they even had a Goddess of beer named Ninkasi. Lacking hygiene and knowledge of bacteria and other pathogens, beer provided a safer alternative to contaminated water.

Throughout history, beer has played a strong role in the development and advancement of civiliz ation. Beer allowed for long ocean voyages to discover new worlds and foster trade across vast oceans. The coloniz ation of the Americas and the rise of the British Empire owe their success in part to this remarkable beverage. This history echoes to this very day in such popular brews as India Pale Ale. Developed to withstand longer voyages, it relied upon a high alcohol content and the addition of bitter hops to delay and control spoilage. These taste profiles and recipes are captured across the country as most craft brewers offer one or more IPA variants.

Our modern food safety and purity laws trace directly to the German R einheitsgesbot; an early purity law controlling the ingredients of beer that is more than 500 years old and is considered the world’s oldest and still valid food safety law.

Beer had much to do with the founding of our country. It is reported that the Pilgrims sailing on the Mayflower were allotted a gallon of beer daily and landed at Plymouth R ock when those supplies ran low thwarting earlier plans to sail further south.

How many evenings of beer-fueled discussions in hundreds of pubs led to discontent with English oppression and the beginning of opposition that would lead to our independence and the establishment of the U nited States? It is certain the roots of the revolution and the crafting of our constitution were hammered out in those smoky pubs over tankards of beer and perhaps a little rum.

The early days of brewing in America were limited to small local breweries. It wasn’t until the rise of the railroads and refrigerated cars that allowed for mass production and distribution of beers nationwide. R egional centers like Milwaukee and St Louis came to dominate the industry with familiar names Budweiser, Miller, Schlitz , and others. Small regional beers continued to co-exist with these national brands until the great tragedy of Prohibition became the law. This law prohibited the manufacture and sale of all alcoholic beverages including beer and overnight destroyed an entire industry. From 19 20 until it was finally repealed in 19 33, the industry was shut down and all but a few of the large brewers were bankrupt and unable to resume production.

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These large breweries dominated the market completely until a re-

tling downtown Galveston. Modern, sparse, and yet welcoming, they

surgence of interest in handcrafted beer began in the 19 6 0s. Home

have transformed this cavernous space into a combination beer

brewing started to catch on which led to small micro-breweries

hall, coffee house study area, and a coz y conversational area. Their

creating high-quality hand-crafted beers in small quantities in the

bar - which may be the longest in Galveston - twists around offering

19 70’s. Progress was slow, but beginning in the 9 0s, craft brewing

convenient corners for conversation. Seated at the bar, you see the

started to gain traction and making inroads on the industry giants.

array of taps and an electronic monitor showing which beers are

Led by California, New York, and Pennsylvania, craft beer revolu-

available and a brief description of each. If you want more informa-

tioniz ed American tastes and now accounts for about 30%

tion, the bartenders are knowledgeable and can describe each beer

of the

$ 100 billion U S Market.

in detail. Samples are free and generously offered to help you make a choice. Still undecided?

You can purchase a flight of 4 or more

Texas lagged in craft beer production but is rapidly catching up.

beers to sample at your leisure. When you are ready, they will pour

Small regional beers like Spoetz l Brewery’s Shiner Bock took on

you a pint into a chilled glass with the exact head to enjoy your

a cult following and encouraged small start-ups to satisfy growing

beer fully.

sophistication among consumers.

As you enjoy your beverage, look to your right and you will see the Enter into this mix modern day Galveston. A port city that has

entire operation behind a glass wall. Spotlessly clean, the state-

always had a vibrant food scene and a diverse population, it is a

of-art stainless steel equipment and electronic controls are starkly

natural environment to foster craft beers. And indeed, it has! Today

industrial and contrast with the clubby feel of the bar.

Galveston has a burgeoning craft beer industry that continues to grow and thrive. The Naked Iguana is the newest and perhaps the

R ichard, the owner ( and brewmaster, and most everything else) ,

best of these new breweries.

is usually onsite and can give you a tour and explanation of the process. It is fascinating and his passion is contagious.

R ichard R ennison has always had an interest in beer brewing. In 19 9 6 , his parents bought him a home brew kit for Christmas spiking

R ichard offers a range of beers and tasty seltz ers. All the recipes

an interest that has only grown over the years. After a long career

are his own and his beers garner excellent reviews. My person-

with the Federal Government, this lifelong Texan and his wife Tracy

al tastes vary. Sometimes on a hot day, a cold pale lager is very

decided it was time to pursue their dream full-time. A true family

satisfying. Other times, I prefer a more malty dark beer. I find their

endeavor, both R ichard and Tracy can be found daily overlooking

G-Town Brown to be delicious and well-balanced. It is my personal

every detail of their operation.

Having raised two daughters, the oldest graduated with a degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M and the younger currently a junior at West Point Military Academy, they finally had the time to devote to their passion.

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favorite. I have tried several of their other beers around the island

•

and have enjoyed them all. For Mardi Gras, R ichard created a King

Galveston Bagel Company and Mac-ies Smashburger on 23rd Street - bagels and delicious burgers.

alcohol has quite

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Lucky Lounge on the Seawall - a friendly local bar.

a punch. I have suggested to some local bartenders to utiliz e it as a

•

ida Agave on 25th Street - authentic Mexican food and

Cake Seltz er that is absolutely amaz ing and at 6 % mix or base for some creative cocktails.

handcrafted cocktails.

Not limited to just beer, they offer a variety of wines and the afore-

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Brewchacos - a trendy patio restaurant on the Strand.

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Stuttgarten - a German restaurant with outstanding rooftop

mentioned seltz ers. The wine offerings vary as do the beers so you can check the monitors in the bar or look at their website to see

views.

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Craft 9 in League City.

what they have daily.

Going forward R ichard envisions reaching capacity and The Naked Iguana has partnered with the

expanding his production, continuing to hone his skills as a

Coastal Grill restaurant directly across

brewmaster, expanding his distribution, and possibly moving

the street to offer food service to the

into bottles and cans. For now, he is a busy man just keeping

brewery. Their entire menu is available

up with his growing demand.

including their incredible daily specials.

Stop by and have a beer, chat with the owner or the other Few people know it but Coastal Grill

customers, enjoy the free internet, and be thankful you are in

has one of the best piz z as in Galveston.

Galveston. While you are on the internet, visit their site and

Hand-tossed and baked to perfection it is delivered siz z ling hot and

read the story about “IGGY” the Iguana.

is a perfect pairing with R ichard’s cold beers. Previously reviewed

Hours of Operation:

in this magaz ine, Coastal Grill is locally owned and very highly

Closed Monday and Tuesday

rated.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 12: 00 PM to 8: 00 PM Fortunately, several local bars now carry their beers on tap so you

Friday and Saturday from 12: 00 PM to 9 : 00 PM

can enjoy a pint wherever you are on the island or in nearby communities. Here is a current list but it is dynamic, so it pays to check their website frequently.

Some of my favorite local bars and restaurants serving Naked Iguana include:

Naked Iguana Brewery

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The Tremont Hotel lobby bar - an elegant setting.

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Island Time bar on the Seawall - a great place to watch the parade with its panoramic windows.

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FIRST WEEKEND PARADE SCHEDULE Friday February nd

Saturday February 3rd

Sunday February 4th

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade 7pm | Strand District

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade 12pm | Seawall to The Strand District

U nivision Houston Parade with Grand Marshal Karina Gonz alez 1pm | Strand District

Funky U ptown U mbrella Brigade 8: 30pm | Strand District Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade 10: 00pm | Strand District

Annual Z aniest Golf Cart 1pm | Strand District Mix R adio, Art Car, & Jeep Parade 3pm | Strand District

Los Locos V aqueros & Jeeps Parade 4pm | Strand District

Krewe of Gambrinus Parade 6 pm | Seawall to Strand District

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Friday, February 2nd

Saturday, February 3rd

Sunday, February 4th

Mid Life Crisis 5: 15 p.m.

East of Eado 12: 30 p.m.

David Lee Garz a y Los Musicales 12: 00 p.m.

The Line U p 7: 30 p.m.

Joilux Band 2: 30 p.m.

Duelo Headliner 2: 30 p.m.

Hayden Baker 10: 00 p.m.

Q ueen Legacy – A Tribute to Q ueen- 10: 00 p.m.

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FIRST WEEKEND

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Saturday February 10th

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Krewe d’Esprit R osaire Parade 11a | Seawall Blvd. | 2828 Seawall

Krewe Babalu All Krewe Parade 7: 30p | Strand District

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Krewe of 9 3Q Parade 9 : 00p | Strand District

KR BE Krewe Parade 2: 30p | Strand District Ben E Keith Parade 4: 00p | Strand District Jumpin’ Jays Bumpin’ Bus Parade with Grand Marshal Edgar Medina 5pm | Strand District Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade

6 : 00p | 25th & Seawall to the Strand District

Sunday February 11th Shriners for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade 12pm | Strand District Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade 1: 30p | Strand District.

Firefighter’s Children’s Parade 3pm | Strand District

Tuesday February 13th Mystic Krew of Aquarius 6 : 30pm | Strand District.

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Saturday, February 10th

Sunday, February 11th

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Sunday, February 11th School of R ock Shocase 12: 00 p.m.

Friday, February 9 th Chad Cooke Band 8: 30 p.m.

Saturday, February 10th V egas Stars 6 : 00 p.m.

Sunday, February 11th School of R ock Showcase 2: 00 p.m.

Saturday, February 10th OGR E 12: 00 p.m.

Saturday, February 10th Fat Tuesday - Feb. 13th R adio Journey – A Tribute to Mystic Krew of Aquarius Journey -10: 30 p.m. w w w . w a v e6 s: 30pm g a l v e | s Strand t o n . c o District. m

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CURTAIN GOING UP

PAUL HAGER

By: Paul Hager

THEATER REVIEW: LIFE ON MY KNEES AT ETC AN ENTERTAININGLY SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY Let’s begin our review of this production with a quote from director Kim Mytelka’s curtain speech given before the opening night performance that my husband and I attended - “Life On My Knees. It’s not about THAT… please take your mind out of the gutter!”

What it is about [as per ETC’s website] is Dr. Helen Hand (Catrin Griffiths) who finds herself in the middle of rural Kansas teaching at Grace Bible College. She has entered an unfamiliar world of rigid moral rules - no smoking, no alcohol, no interracial dating, and no sex. The teacher in the adjacent office, Lloyd Dewey (Cameron Dunbar), is an obnoxious jerk who causes her to have concerns about his professor/student relationships. She decides to take the college into the twentieth century by working from the inside, one student at a time. The students [making their ETC debuts] are Pearl (Aili Maeve) and Richard aka “Dick” Cheney (Christian Tannous), the cheerleader and the quarterback on the football team. They have been taught morals without questioning or doubting.

A comedy that looks at our need for faith and doubt and comes up with a surprising conclusion about both was written by prolific and much-lauded playwright William Missouri Downs who has penned everything from NBC sitcoms to Kabuki tragedies.

This particular script was the winner of The Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s Lilian Nesburn Award and a finalist in the Broad Horizon Theatre Company Contest in New York.

To describe ETC’s production as unequivocally hilarious almost doesn’t do it justice. From Griffiths’s opening monologue - a pledge-of-allegiance type oath that she must take before being hired by the college - to the final fade out, the titters, chuckles and guffaws delivered by the opening night audience were non-stop.

ETC veterans Griffiths and Dunbar gave their usual stellar performances, and, having worked with both of them before, I knew to expect nothing less. Not at all far behind were newcomers Maeve and Tannous whose spot-on characterizations were a joy to watch. I look forward to seeing more from them in the future.

Director Kim Mytelka’s staging achieved the lively pace necessary for both the short sitcom-style scenes and the transition between them. Thomas D. Boone’s Multi-location unit set skillfully utilized the ETC space and was well-augmented by Ian Evans’ lighting design.

As a possible follow-up - Kim informed me that playwright Downs Is scheduled to attend one of the remaining performances in January. If he does, I hope to interview her to ascertain his thoughts on ETC’s production.

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Listings ON THE BOARDS [Currently playing]

IN THE WINGS [Opening Soon]

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken February 1 – 18, 2024 www.com.edu/community-theatre

DAMN YANKEES Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross - March 15 - April 13, 2024 - Sunday matinees March 17 & 24, 2024 - www.islandetc.org

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III – Once A Bohemian King - February 18, 2024 - 4:00 PM

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE Drum Tao March 2, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary - February 23, 2024 8:00 PM - www.thegrand.com

31st Annual Leonora Kempner Thompson Community Enrichment Award - March 9, 2024 - 7:00 PM

CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY THEATRE

Rob Landes – Back To Berlin March 10, 2024 - 4:00 PM

CALENDAR GIRLS Adapted by Tim Firth February 15 - 18, 2024 www.clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com

Brian Stokes Mitchell In Concert March 16, 2024 - 8:00 PM

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story March 23, 20204 - 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM

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i there, Wavers. The weather has been cold and rainy causing your Bum to stay indoors as much as possible. It may surprise many of you that your Bum is an avid reader and this weather is perfect to get some book time in.

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

A good stand-alone novel is hard to beat. Your Bum enjoys a really good mystery, a who done it, that is fun to try and solve along with the main character in the book. What is even better than a stand-alone novel is a book series with strong recurring characters. You get to know the main protagonists and watch them grow year by year throughout the series of books.

Here is a list of your Bum’s favorite book series in no particular order.

1 Harry Bosch series written

by Michael Connelly Connelly is the best selling author of thirty-five novels. His books have sold over seventy-four million copies worldwide. Your Bum thoroughly enjoys the Detective Harry Bosch series. Bosch is a no-nonsense detective that is a master at

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B e a c h solving murders and catching the bad guy.

Harry has a couple of sayings that your Bum loves, “Everybody counts or nobody counts” and “get off your a* * and knock on doors. Always start with the first book in the series which is The Black Echo. The Black Echo won the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 19 9 2. The series is still being written and going strong today.

Elvis Cole oe Pike series written by Robert Crais - Your bum has had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Crais on several occasions. There is no more talented and nicer guy to be found.

Originally from Louisiana, Crais moved to Hollywood in 19 79 where he wrote scripts for such television hits as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami V ice. His Monkey’s R aincoat, published in 19 87, is the first in the series of Cole Pike books.

Elvis Cole is the self described “World’s Greatest Detective.” He has a Mickey Mouse phone and a Pinocchio wall clock in his office. He drives a bright yellow 66 Corvette and lives in a house near the top

B u m

of Laurel Canyon with the meanest cat you have ever heard of. Oh, and he is named after the King. He’s Elvis Cole. Elvis’s partner is Joe Pike. Pike is an ex-Marine and parttime mercenary and gun shop owner. Pike is the toughest guy on planet earth. He is much quieter than the running-off-at-the-mouth Elvis. He is also bigger, tougher, and more at home with the use of violence. Cole and Pike are best friends and extremely loyal to each other. This is a fantastic series.

3 Lucas Davenport Prey series written by ohn Sandford Sandford has published forty books and all have appeared on the New York Times best-seller list. Lucas Davenport is one of your Bum’s favorite characters. Davenport is not your typical crime investigator. He is very wealthy and dresses in expensive designer suits, drives a Porsche, and is very happy to play outside of the rules. A cool, bad dude. The series began in 1989 with Rules Of Prey. Here is a description of the murderer Davenport is chasing: The murderer was intelligent. He was a member of the bar. He derived rules based on professional examination of actual

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cases: Never kill anyone you know. Never have a motive. Never follow a discernible pattern. Never carry a weapon after it has been used. Beware of leaving physical evidence. There were more. He built them into a challenge. Good stuff!

4 Myron Bolitar series written by Harlan Coben Your Bum has had the sincere pleasure of meeting. Mr. Coben. What a terrific writer and gentleman he is. The Myron Bolitar books are a terrific series beginning with Deal Breaker, published in 19 9 5. Bolitar is a formerly renowned basketball player that is now the owner of MB Sports R eps, an agency representing sports stars and celebrities. He also helps his clients in times of personal need, which often puts him in the role of “accidental detective.”

His favorite drink is chocolate Yoo-Hoo. He is shown to have a self-deprecating humor and drives a Ford Taurus, sarcastically described as his “chick trawler.” His best friend from college, Windsor “Win” Lockwood III, is an ultra-rich vigilante with some serious psychotic tendencies.

Win gets very heavily involved in Myron’s cases. Oh, how your Bum would love a friend like Win.

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T exas M usic P rofile Story and P h otos b y Z ac h T ate

A dditional P h otos c ourtesy J oh n B oc k elman

John H

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ouston songwriter, guitar, and piano player, John Bockelman doesn’t look or act his age ( although he does resemble famous

Hollywood film and TV actor Martin Mull) but listening to him reel off the long list of live music venues he’s played in from Galveston to The Woodlands since 19 71 and the countless bands he’s been involved with, his age starts to make sense.

Born in Galveston at St. Mary’s Infirmary in 19 49 , it only took 8 years on the planet before Bockelman was exposed to rock & roll and immediately hooked. He studied piano from an early age but says his parents and music teachers had hopes for him to be more like Liberace than the rock & roll icon that first moved him.

I was in the back seat of our babysitter’s boyfriend’s car one night in 195 outside the roller-skating rink on Stewart Beach in Galveston when I heard the opening piano riff to Blueberry Hill

The tra ectory of my life changed from that

moment on After hearing that song I wanted to be like Fats Domino I haven’t strayed from that path since that night

as a guitarist, keyboard player, and vocalist. Bowen passed away in 2022 but Bockelman and the Citykings continue to write new music and perform locally.

Bockleman is also an accomplished graphic artist and designed most of Bowen’s concert posters as well as for the drag racing-focused

With more than 50 years performing live music in the region, everywhere

company, Draglist com.

from Galveston’s historic Balinese R oom, Saengerfest Park during

& A with ohn Bockelman

Mardi Gras and Lone Star R ally to Bacliff’s Katie’s Bar and Houston’s Heights Theatre, Bockelman’s affiliations are too numerous to mention but include working solo or in various configurations of groups with Andy Q uinn, East R iver R hapsody, Hard Times ( including a live show on KPFT in the late 70’s/early 80’s) , Clover R oll, and many more.

of The Kingfishers which evolved into what is known today as The Citykings. The Citykings released a CD of original music titled “Four Letters” in 2006 ( currently available on Spotify) . In addition, Bockelman spent years with Johnny B and the Wildcats, the

Whiskey Saints and Shakedown, with his longest musical tenure coming as a member of legendary Bay Area entertainer, Pee Wee Bowen’s band 56

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ohn Bockelman: I played a piano recital in 19 58 in the auditorium at Dominican High School in Galveston. I achieved a State Membership

Since 19 9 0, Bockelman has been a member

The CityKings CD Cover

ach Tate: Where was the first place you performed in front of people and the first time you performed as a professional

certificate from the National Guild of Piano Players. On guitar, I played a duo with my sister at the Spring Festival at the U niversity of St. Thomas in 19 6 8. My first professional gig was on bass with a club band at the Pin Oaks Club in Houston in 19 71.

T: What artists did you love growing up and why B: Pre-Beatles and Beach Boys, I loved Henry Mancini, Bobby Bland, Fats Domino, Elvis, Bobby Darin, and Phil Spector’s recording groups.

They struck a chord in my soul. Post-Beatles, I loved the Animals and the Beach Boys. Brian Wilson and later, Todd R undgren, were my song-

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I have been very successful and prosperous playing the Galveston/Houston circuit. I think it’s great. The venues have all been hospitable and helpful, and I enjoyed playing more than 2,000 gigs here. I have also met and made a whole group of friends for life, which I have enjoyed and appreciated. writing idols. I also was a fan of Argent, R uss Ballard, Savoy Brown, Peter Green, Alan Price, R andy California, and Jimi Hendrix. I collected records for 30+ years and I have over 6 ,000 albums that cover all kinds of music. All were inspirations to me as a musician and as a songwriter.

T: Who influences you these days and why B: Mainly I’m influenced by the Citykings: Bill Gibson, Scott Burman, and R andolph Arrington, who passed away in 2020. Bill is a poet who happens to be holding a guitar, and Scott telepathically plays his drums perfectly to our songs. R andolph was the anchor of the band, and he propelled us for 26 years. Also, my son Nick’s band, Chironex, has inspired me with current themes.

Houston circuit. I think it’s great. The venues have all been hospitable and helpful, and I enjoyed playing more than 2,000 gigs here. I have also met and made a whole group of friends for life, which I have enjoyed and appreciated.

T: What is your songwriting process B: I’ve written half of my songs on piano and half on guitar. Sometimes I find a song out of thin air. Other times I establish a theme or subject and I create the music from there. I have a 37-minute recording I made of music that I dreamed of. I titled it “Concerto”. It came out good. I’m a member of ASCAP and I currently own 109 copyrights to songs I wrote.

T: What do you love most about being in and playing in Galveston B: Galveston is my hometown. I have lifelong memories from every gig I play here. My grandfather played at places where I ended up playing with Pee Wee. I could feel Mack smiling down at me when I played at Garten V erein, the Balinese R oom, the Galvez , Trumpets, and a few more places that are still going strong.

T: How do you determine what songs to cover and what is your method for learning that song B: When doing covers, I try to do two things: Do songs that nobody else is doing, and in playing them, nail them as close to the original as possible.

T: What is your musical goal for 0 4 B: The Citykings are preparing to record our second album. We have a backlog of original material that is ready to roll. We can’t wait!

T: Where is the best place for people to find out where you’re play-

T: What is the best part about being a musician these days B: At this stage of my career, I’m free to play anything I want. I can also say that in the music scene, I am not discriminated against be-

ing ne t website social media B: My Facebook Page is updated daily with live schedules, updates on the new album, and my artwork.

cause of my age. The same can be said for my graphic art career, as I

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do all of it from my home studio.

T: What is your biggest frustration with being a musician B: Over the years, I have suffered severe hearing loss. At 74, I can hear the music, but I can’t hear what people are saying to me unless they yell at me, which I don’t J B w it h C it yk in g s at S ae n g e r fe st Par k in G alve ston

mind at all. It’s also probably due to my involvement in drag racing’s loud engines!

I used to say I was living proof that prolonged exposure to loud rock n’ roll is harmless... NOT! But overall, it’s been a wonderful party!

JB Pe e We e Bo wen Po ster

T: What is your opinion of the Galveston Houston music scene B: I have been very successful and prosperous playing the Galveston/ wwwwww. w. wa av ve es sg ga al lv ve es st to onn. c. co omm

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The

Experienced Fishing Advice To Make Fishing Great Again

Serious Tackle Box With Chris Gonzales

Tuna Fishing Simplified Winter

when tuna are the primary target species for many

Tuna Fishing Simplified

fishing in our offshore Gulf waters. Casting topwater poppers, hard and soft-bodied swimbaits along with speed and butterfly-type jigs are a route taken by most. There’s another way ... there always is using “Carolina rigging” and for more simplification, a nose-hooked sardine--Tuna Fishing Simplified is what this piece is all about.

A Carolina rig, with its slip weight above the swivel and leader, is the easy way to go as opposed to casting the options previously mentioned. It’s as simple as it gets and has worked for many years but is underused when targeting yellowfin and blackfin tuna. The slip weights generally used are in the one-half to two-ounce siz e range, depending upon the strength of the current and depth of the tuna. Since most of this type of fishing will be done while on overnight trips; listen to the captain for what depth the tuna is being marked. Adjusting the slip weight siz e gets your bait presentation into the strike z one.

An option for fishing this rig is to eliminate the slip weight if the tuna has

Old or “seasoned” slip weights and their dull surface are preferred so as not to give off a distracting flash ... stealth is best. If your slip weights are shiny, do as I do and spray paint them flat gray.

Fluorocarbon. It is the mono I have used as leader material for years; to 25%

thinner

than other brands I’ve taken the time to measure. For instance, their 6 0 lb. is about 10%

thinner than others; 130 lb. is about 25%

thinner.

If it’s thinner, it’s that much harder for a tuna to see ... stealth again.

Five to seven feet swivel-to-hook gets the job done.

Hook siz es for circle or “J” hooks are roughly about the siz e of a quarter across or smaller, personal preference, the bend area. A non-slip mono loop knot at the hook works for all the reasons outlined in my piece in the last issue, especially with a circle hook, or use your knot of choice. All that hook needs now is a Spanish sardine of about 5 to 60

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appeared in the near-surface area.

When fishing any of the rigs described, drift your sardine out the “edge of the light” at a minimum, especially when fishing shallow and 175 to 200 ft.,

Beyond the swivel of your choice is the leader of 80 to 130 lb. Seaguar one reason is simple; their leader-spooled mono is 10%

6 inches nose-hooked on it. Circles also should be inline and not offset.

at a maximum. Give the sardine a “rod tip twitch” every thirty seconds or so as it drifts out. This gives a death twitch but alive look to your sardine.

The sardine’s flash, plus vibration at the twitch also is a strike attractor.

When using a sardine, in particular, the wind-back after a long drift should be done with rhythmic half-turns of the reel handle combined with occasional rod tip twitches. This gives more of that alive but injured look to the sardine.

These rigging and fishing methods will give the chance of a high success rate when fishing for yellowfin or blackfin tuna to just about anyone out there. It’s not magic, just logically simple rigging that works and has shown up on recent overnight trips again. There are party boats and charter boats across the Gulf Coast that offer these trips. Check local websites

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for availability and timing. R ecently, some anglers have had some of

bring to gaff. Big blackfins from 25 to nearly 40 lbs. are also taken

that recent success, such as this pair of fishermen; one was from the

at times using this rigging and blackfin are always going to be the

Texas panhandle, the other from Oklahoma; neither had been fishing

majority of the tuna taken. Serious Tackle can set you up with the

offshore before, much less tuna fishing. U sing boat-supplied tackle

right gear. So before your next long-range Tuna trip, stop by and see

and Carolina-rigged Spanish sardines, one had a 6 5 pounder and the

what I can help you with.

other brought three yellowfins to gaff from 55 to 70 pounds. The next trip produced yellowfin for a couple of guys who make very few tuna

The bottom line is that using Carolina rigged or freelined sardines for

trips, with 6 0 and 6 5-pound yellowfins taken again on Carolina-rigged

yellowfin or blackfin tuna definitely makes Tuna Fishing Simplified.

Spanish sardines; the following trip had one of them with a 70-pound-

Get out there and put these methods to work, your catch of a lifetime

er, again Carolina-rigged Spanish sardines did the trick. While these

is out there in our Gulf, waiting to make your day or night!

yellowfins aren’t monsters, they are representative of the norm, the heaviest is a 131 pounder others on various long-range party boats out of Texas I’ve heard of have gone 137 pounds using either Carolina rigged or freelined Spanish sardines. Trips are usually 30, 36 , or 48 hours. The overnight party boat operations in Texas that I’m most familiar with are out of Galveston and Port Aransas and will do a

If you have any questions, stop by Serious Tackle or email me at chris serioustackle com

great job of putting you on yellowfin and blackfin tuna.

If you have heard of the difficulty associated with most tuna fishing, the approach outlined eliminates a lot of that difficulty. Boat-supplied

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Recipe Of The Month

Grilled Beef Chuck Street Tacos Ingredients 3-4 lbs chuck roast strips (I buy these at HEB) 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 32oz box of beef stock 2 cups water 4-5 cloves fresh garlic whole peeled 1 yellow onion sliced 3-4 serrano peppers chopped with seeds 1/2 lime juiced 1/2 bunch cilantro course chop 3-4 tbsp TSS Southwestern Sizzler TSS Basic Beef (for meat) Ground mixed peppercorns to taste Ground sea salt to taste Cumin 1-2 tsp to taste 2 tbsp brown butter or ghee Duck fat spray Taquito size flour tortillas Avocado sliced for taco (optional) Fresh chop onion and cilantro (optional topping) 62

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hese grilled then braised chuck tacos are some of my favorites and can also be made with wild game the only difference is to add one additional tbsp of brown butter for the leaner game. I used to make my own ghee and brown butter until I discovered Tin Star Foods and is hands down the best I’ve tried and saves time in the kitchen. At my retail store Wild Bill’s, we sell many brands of pellet grills but for this recipe I used a Camp Chef SG ( slide to grill) set on high with a cast iron pot filled with all ingredients except the avocado on one side and the meat closer to where the flames were more exposed for a good sear.

Directions Spray chuck beef strips with Duck Fat or oil of choice then season with TSS Basic Beef and grill until brown on all sides. Cut strips into cubes

retaining all juices then add meat to a boiling cast iron pot. Cook until tender with grill on high and add water as needed or extra seasoning to taste. This recipe takes a few hours from prep to plate but is worth every minute after ya take that first bite! I like to dress them street taco style topped with fresh chopped onion and cilantro or topped with a seasoned slice of avocado and TSS tomatillo avocado salsa verde, YU M!!

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S m a l l To w n s O f Te x a s How Well Do You Know The Small Towns Of Texas? - Answers

B. Lights

D. Dr. Pepper w/ R eal Sugar

B. R ound Top

D. Amarillo

B. U sed Books

A. Johnson City

A. Beer

A. Fredricksberg

C. Painted Churches

D. Water Park

B. Terlingua

A. Brownsville

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are being charged higher rates than someone who is a total newcomer.

around and move their account to another business in a heartbeat the second their contract runs out.

Whether it’s Cable TV , U tility Companies, Cell Phone Service, Internet Providers, or many other businesses and services, loyal regular cus-

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uring a recent vacation, I had time to re ect on what makes for a “good cruise” or in my case a “great cruise”. So, I thought I would take this time to share some thoughts you might be able to use when you get that itch to go “cruising”.

Galveston is becoming an attractive setting for Cruise Lines: Carnival and Royal Caribbean have made their home here. We now have Disney, Norwegian, and Princess. I hear that Viking may be planning a stint here (I’ll keep you posted). It appears cruising out of Galveston will include bigger ships soon. Royal Caribbean has a new state-of-the-art terminal with all the bells and whistles. Its newest ship, the Allure of the Seas, has a capacity of 5,484 passengers. Carnival’s Jubilee had a maiden voyage shortly after Christmas in 2023. As I watched it sail past Willie G’s, I was quite impressed with its size having a capacity of over 6,500 passengers.

Here is a list of Cruise lines to look into: Carnival Disney Norwegian Princess Royal Caribbean Here are some common uestions: Do you need a passport for a cruise out of Galveston Although a passport is not required for .S. citizens taking “closed loop” cruises, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). .S. citizens can present a state-certified birth certificate and government-issued photo ID to sail on most cruises departing from the .S. But a passport is the more efficient, secure option.

Can you get off a cruise ship at port without a passport If you take closed-loop cruises (meaning your trip begins and ends at a .S. port), you can sail to a variety of dreamy destinations as a .S. citizen without a passport.

What is the cheapest time to book a cruise Prospective cruisers can usually find “a lot of good deals at the beginning of the year” during wave season, according to Goldberg-Glazer. That period typically lasts from January until March. However, the optimal time to book may depend on when you plan to sail.

As compared to other vacation packages, cruises can be relatively inexpensive if you plan departure dates during the “offseason” and exible timing, which means you can “pack and go” on short notice. Many of us islanders are in the position to do just that since we live here. By calling the cruise line the day before or the day of departure, you could get a discount because most cruise lines want bodies on board. You hold all the cards learn to negotiate, but be fair, you should not expect to get it for free. I’ve heard some islanders have negotiated up to 50 to 75 discounts. I think that is a great deal Again, it’s all about last-minute booking.

As for when to travel consider the school year, summer break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break may not be the best time to go “cruising”.

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athy and I have raised two great kids and we enjoyed taking them on a cruise, but we have entered the next phase in our lives, and we want it to be about us as too many kids are a distraction. We are getting to know each other again and remembering what attracted us to each other all those years ago (36 years for us). For me it’s the same smile, but maybe with a wrinkle or two. The same laugh when I did something silly. The same sparkle in her eyes that says she still loves me with all my quirks and bad habits. Adult cruises are few and far between, so you must plan and research.

For those more intimate getaways I would suggest a “River Cruise”, like Viking, you see advertised on television. These river cruises are pricier, but they cater to people our age. The food is exceptional, the service impeccable, and the sights are spellbinding. If you like what you see on television, you are in for a treat when you see castles, churches, and towns hundreds and thousands of years old. Think of it this way, we live in a country that is 250 years old and you are traveling through towns seeing structures thousands of years old. Can you process that I have yet to meet anyone who was disappointed.

Planning for this kind of cruise is different. athy and I planned over a year in advance and just before “the season”. Anytime you have to plan that far in advance, I recommend you get “travel insurance” because you never know what can happen that far out (remember Covid ). Another thing I noticed is many people will travel in groups of 4, 6, and 8. It is fun if you have a group of friends you enjoy and can travel with, especially if it’s understood you do not have to do everything together. Free time, alone time, and quiet time are important.

Believe me, there is plenty to do together as a group, and plenty to do with your significant other.

I rarely tell people to leave the island, but I would have to say my “River Cruise” was well worth the planning, well worth the money, and well worth the experience. As I get older, I may forget a lot about the trip, but I can promise you that while my health is good and my mind is sharp, I will cherish these memories.

So, my island friends, or anyone else wondering about cruising later in life, I highly recommend it. I would also recommend taking one of those River Cruises, (like Viking or researching a few others) like you see on TV. Here is something you can take to the bank, “the views that you see on TV are even better in real life ” Now get out there and get cruising

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