Galveston Waves April 2024

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TEEN EVENTS AT ROSENBERG LIBRARY FOR AGES 13-18

See full event descriptions at Rosenberg-Library.org/events.

TEEN TABLETOP RPG

Tuesdays

April 2nd - April 30th

4:30 - 7:30 PM

Fox Room, 4th floor

TEEN GAMING

Wednesdays

April 3rd - April 24th

4:30 - 6:30 PM

Wortham Auditorium, 1st floor

Explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons with us!

Play board games, video games, or Magic: the Gathering!

ARTISTS’ ALLEY WORKSHOP

Thursday, April 4th

Thursday, April 11th

4:30 - 6:30 PM

Wortham Auditorium, 1st floor

Y.A.L.L. MEETING

Friday, April 5th 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Randall Room, 1st floor

Make Kandi bead jewelry, Perler bead art, crochet, and more!

YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB

Thursday, April 25th

4:30 - 5:30 PM

Randall Room, 1st floor

Have a voice in the library, earn volunteer hours, and eat snacks!

Join our monthly meeting and get a free book to keep!

RESOURCE CRISIS CENTER: LGBTQIA+ ADVOCACY GROUP

Connect with other LGBTQIA+ teens and discuss your concerns and hopes for the community. For date, time, and room info, contact Dustan Archer or Jessie Rhoads-Mullin at jmullin@rccgc.org. In partnership with the Resource Crisis Center of Galveston County.

contact Dustan Archer at

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Contributors

Richard Henderson, D.V.M.

J.A. Bunny

Jan & Dean

Billy Powell

Chris Gonzales

Max Conner

Tom Valliere

Charlie Bresenhan

Paul Hager

Bob Rohan

John & Kathy Valastro

Holly Ross

Dr. Tara Wegryn

J. Chumley Photography

Thomas Waggoner

Zach Tate

Lynda Watson

Shaye Henderson

James Clark

Renee Hartfield

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BURKE’S BRIEFS

Happy April, Wavers!

Spring has arrived and thank goodness so has Daylight Savings Time. How nice it is to have more daylight in the evenings in which to enjoy all that our wonderful Galveston has to offer.

We want to thank everyone for your terrific response to our Waves March issue. Your positive comments are greatly appreciated. We couldn’t do all that we do each month here at Waves without your awesome and continual support.

We have a BIG surprise coming soon. I am not good at keeping secrets but I am going to keep this one under my hat for just a little while longer. Let’s just say that all of us at Waves are excited about it and we think you will be too. Stay tuned!

As always, Please remember to BUY LOCAL! Our local businesses deserve your support!

It’s hard to believe that Waves Magazine is well into its 7th year. With over 20 regular contributors and writers, Waves will continue to provide you with the types of articles, features, and entertainment schedules that we know you look forward to each month.

See you around the island…

PET Corner

MGalveston’s Great Bird Migration

ost animal lovers have watched an African nature documentary about the Great Migration. Hundreds of thousands of zebras, wildebeests, and buffalo make their annual trek across the Serengeti following the growth of new grass. They must run the gauntlet of lions, hyenas, and crocs looking for an easy meal.

Galveston Island is the epicenter of another great animal migration each spring when nearly a billion small birds make their journey across the Gulf of Mexico. Our island is an important rest stop for many of them. Many are stunning to look at including tanagers, buntings, and warblers.

Pine Grosbeak

Starting in late March, a few hundred species of birds leave their winter home and travel to North America. They live in Central and South America from October through March where the temperatures are ideal and food is plentiful. In March, they feed voraciously, building up fat stores that will provide energy for their journey. Triggered by the increasing spring daylight, their instincts tell them it is time to head north. They begin their journey across the gulf usually at dusk. These tiny birds can fly from the Yucatan Peninsula all the way to the Texas coast in a single 20-to-30-hour non-stop flight. Their six-hundredmile journey brings them to our island tired and hungry. They seek the refuge of patches of trees that spot the upper Texas Coast. Many end up in the trees in our yards. They need a place to rest, find freshwater, and feed before heading north to their summer breeding grounds.

During the migration season, there may be an event called a “fall out”. During stormy weather, migrating birds can become exhausted on their flight across the gulf. As soon as they see land, they literally plunge out of the sky from over 5,000 feet in masses landing in fields, parks, and our lawns. This is a good opportunity for us to see these birds in large numbers and up close. Sadly, when they first land the birds are also vulnerable to predation by hawks, raccoons, and housecats. It is estimated that up to two million migrating birds are killed each year by domestic cats in the United States. Keeping our pet cats indoors will protect the birds but can also protect your cat’s life. Many cats in recent years have been killed by the coyotes that roam our city streets. I feel strongly that all cats should be indoor pets only, for their sake and local wildlife.

There is debate about whether we should feed the migrating birds in our yards. Some say that due to declining natural habitat, their food sources have been impacted and they need our help with nutrients after the long flight. Others say that by feeding them we cause increased contact with each other potentially transmitting diseases. This may especially be true if we allow our feeding stations to accumulate droppings and moldy bird food. If a person decides to put out a feeding station with seeds and fruit, they must keep it clean. Sliced oranges hung in the trees are popular with the birds. The fruit attracts insects that are then gobbled up. If there are roaming cats in your neighborhood the feed station may put birds at risk so better not put one out.

Scarlet Tanager

Pine Warbler

Bird watchers from all over the world come to Galveston and the upper Texas coast to enjoy the diverse species that are in our area from March through April. Feather Fest is an annual event that celebrates birdwatching and nature conservation. Running from April 21-24, this year’s festival provides birding day trips, wildlife photography classes, and educational sessions. Information is available on the web.

Starting in the middle of this month and all of April watch the trees in your yards and city parks for tiny flashes of color. You may be lucky enough to see a scarlet tanager, indigo bunting, or Baltimore oriole. Purchasing a bird field guide will help you identify one of the many species of birds that utilize Galveston as a way station for their amazing journey. Lafitte’s Cove and Kempner Park are popular birding sites on the island. Even better, attend Feather Fest’s trip to

Indigo Bunting

High Island where one of the greatest migrating bird habitats will be bustling with birds of all colors of the rainbow.

Galvestonians are fortunate to have this great bird migration right on our doorsteps…well, treetops.

Galveston, TX 77551

Richard D. Henderson, DVM

Pinkies up, People!

It’s that time of year again. Spring has sprung and let the pretty soirées commence! Usually around this season, there are baby and wedding showers, ladies’ luncheons, spring teas, and all sorts of fancy occasions. Bunny has a few favorites to offer which are quick, easy, and oh so delectable. Sure to be favorites for you and all your guests will be clamoring for your recipes.

CHAMPAGNE SALAD

(Don’t let the name deceive you. No bubbly here, but might pair well with it!)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

• 12 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries, drained and sliced 2 bananas, sliced

• 1 cup pecans, chopped

• 8 oz. Cool Whip

Directions

In the bowl of a mixer, beat together cream cheese and sugar. Add strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and pecans, and turn on mixer to blend. Use a spatula to fold in cool whip. Pour in a 9″ x 13″ pan. Freeze overnight. Thaw for half an hour before slicing and serving.

CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

(Great for a light lunch or cut in triangles or long rectangles for a pretty party tray.)

Ingredients

• Thin-slices white bread (preferably with crusts removed)

• 8 oz. softened cream cheese

• 1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix

Directions

Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. I used a simple OXO mandolin slicer for quick, even slices, but thin, even slices with a knife will do. Mix seasoning mix thoroughly with cream cheese. Spread soft/room temperature cream cheese mixture onto slices of bread. Arrange the

cucumber slices, overlapping slightly, on one slice of bread and top with the other. Slice off the edges with a sharp serrated knife, wiping with a damp paper towel after each cut. Next, cut into fingers (or triangles). If you need to make cucumber sandwiches ahead of time, keep them in a sealed container with a paper towel inside for a few hours, and refrigerate them.

Notes: Take them out of the fridge about half an hour before you serve them as you don’t want them to be too cold. Don’t keep them uncovered too long or they will become too dry.

TORTELLINI-CHERRY TOMATO-SNOW PEA SKEWERS

(Serve on skewers or as a salad in a pretty bowl)

Ingredients

• 20 oz. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini, (I prefer the tri-colored)

• cherry tomatoes, rinsed,

• sugar snap peas, fresh or frozen

• I bottle Girard’s Champagne Vinaigrette dressing

• Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Boil tortellini according to package directions in boiling, salted water. Drain, rinse in cool water. Add tomatoes, snap peas, and cooked tortellini together in a large bowl with about 3/4’s of the bottle of the dressing. Chill well overnight or for at least 3-4 hours. Serve mixed well as a salad or thread items onto skewers and serve as a party appetizer. Sprinkle lightly with the Parmesan cheese. Your guests will be amazed!

1. Among this comedian’s routines was “Seven Words You Can Never Say On T.V.”.

◊ Lenny Bruce

◊ Eddie Murphy

◊ Richard Pryor

◊ George Carlin

6. He was the youngest US President to hold office in the 20th century.

◊ John Kennedy

◊ Herbert Hoover

◊ Bill Clinton

◊ Teddy Roosevelt

Impressions.”

◊ Jane Austen

◊ Hilda Doolittle

◊ Charlotte Bronte

◊ Aphra Behn

◊ Chevron

◊ Shell

◊ Sunoco

◊ Conoco Phillips

2. Her recording career lasted eight years. “A Church, A Courtroom And Then Good-Bye.”

◊ Patsy Cline

◊ Tammy Wynette

◊ June Carter Cash

7. He was the first Major Leaguer to get 3,000 hits in a career.

◊ Ty Cobb

◊ Napoleon Lajoie

◊ Honus Wagner

◊ Cap Anson

◊ Potassium

◊ Selenium

◊ Hydrogen

◊ Silicon

◊ Baby Bump

◊ Goosebumps

◊ Fist Bump

◊ Speed Bump

3. The “Simpsons” were first seen on this TV show.

◊ The Tracy Ullman Show

◊ The Kids in the Hall

◊ Saturday Night Live

◊ Pee Wee’s Playhouse

8. Viagra was originally used to treat this.

◊ Angina

◊ Diabetes

◊ Hair Loss

◊ Low Blood Pressure

◊ Conduction

◊ Alternative Current

◊ Direct Current

◊ Convection

◊ Magna Cum Laude

◊ Egregia Cum Laude

◊ Summa Cum Laude

◊ Maxima Cum Laude

4. The closest non-bordering country to the US.

◊ Cuba

◊ Russia

◊ Bermuda

◊ Dominican Republic

9. The first conversation recounted in the Bible is in Genesis 3, between these two; it leads to trouble.

◊ God & Adam

◊ Eve And The Serpent

◊ Adam And Eve

◊ Adam And The Serpent

14. Over a mile deep & 25 million years old, it’s the deepest & oldest lake on earth.

◊ Titicaca

◊ Lake Baikal

◊ Lake Como

◊ Loch Ness

During the American Revolution, this New England

had the USA’s highest circulation.

◊ Providence Journal

◊ New York Times

◊ Boston Glove

◊ Hartford Courant

5. When Galveston was devastated by a hurricane in 1900, she traveled 1,500 miles to head up the relief effort.

◊ Clara Barton

◊ Florence Nightingale

◊ Helena Rubinstein

The mission that first landed men on the Moon.

◊ Apollo 11

◊ Gemini 6

◊ Apollo 7

◊ Apollo 13

◊ Netscape

◊ Firefox

◊ Chrome

◊ Safari

◊ Legos

◊ Lincoln Logs

◊ Fiddlestix

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11. Her first draft of “Pride and Prejudice” was called “First

12. This element, which has a “Valley” named after it, makes up 25 percent of the earth’s crust.

13. It’s the type of electrical current that travels one way only.

15. The Mozilla Foundation released this open-source web browser in 2004.

16. Murex, Conch & Clam were the names of early tankers owned by this company.

17. This “bump” made Time Magazine’s top 10 buzzwords of 2008.

18. 3-Word latin phrase for the highest honors granted on graduation.

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20. Original sets of this toy that was first sold in 1918 included plans for building Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Re l ati o nshipAd v ic e with Jan & Dean

Hi Jan and Dean, I, have been married to my husband Richard for four years. We have a beautiful daughter who just turned two years old. Up until recently, I have felt both happy and secure with my marriage.

My problem began when a young, very pretty single lady I will call “Becky” moved into the house located right next door to us. Everything was fine at the beginning but now Becky is constantly calling or texting my husband to come to her house to do some household repairs or installations. My husband can not get over there quickly enough. It doesn’t matter what Richard and I are doing together, he drops everything and rushes right over to Becky’s house. This is happening more and more often and the amount of time he spends while there is increasing too.

I have had enough, Jan and Dean. The last time Richard went to Becky’s house he came back smelling of alcohol. I have told Richard I want everything with Becky to stop. He tells me I am just acting silly and jealous. I have never before suspected my husband of cheating but now I think that he is. We have a ceiling fan in our garage that I have been waiting for over six months to be installed. Richard says he just doesn’t have the time, yet he can run over to Becky’s house on a seconds notice and spend hours.

Please help me Jan & Dean. I truly don’t know what to do to put a stop to this.

- Beverly Feels Betrayed

Hi Beverly, I must say this is the first time Jan and I have had this situation arise. I do think it is a serious one. I have often said that if you have a “gut feeling” about something, it is usually a good idea to trust your gut. I am afraid you might be right, your husband Richard may be cheating. It would probably be pretty easy to just go over to Becky’s house the next time Richard is there and just walk right in. Go see for yourself what is going on. After all, I’m sure the door is always open for Richard.

The next time Richard heads over to Becky’s house tell him you are going to go with him. Tell him you will be happy to help out too. If Richard tells you there is no need for that and tells you to stay at home, I think that will give you your answer as to whether or not he is cheating.

I am sorry you are going through this. Richard needs to forget about

the lady next door and spend his time with his wife and daughter. He needs to act like a husband and father.

Beverly, Since you said that you don’t know what to do to put a stop to this behavior of your philandering husband, let me clue you in on a few tips.

1. You mentioned the ceiling fan that you have been waiting months for him to install. I have often heard it said that the quickest way to get your man to fix or do a “honey-do” for you is to start to do it yourself. So, why don’t you grab the toolbox and ladder, gather all the instructions and materials, and make it look like you are about to go about that ceiling fan installation on your own. He will snap to that job in no time!

2. If that doesn’t get him away from Becky’s clutches long enough for your liking, then go to the Thumbtack app or some other handyman-for-hire marketplace. Search for the most expensive and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the most burly, muscular, handsome handyman you can find named Sergio or Fabio or Jules and employ his services for the ceiling fan installation. Of course, tell him that your husband will be taking care of the charges. Make sure you bake your husband’s favorite cake for Fabio or have a special cocktail waiting for him when he arrives for the job.

3. Finally, call or have a friendly visit with Becky one morning when your husband is away at work or elsewhere. When she mentions how kind he has been for all his help around her house, you might mention that it really is helping him overcome his ablutophobia - fear of washing or bathing. And it helps you as well since he is not at your house as much and you don’t have to put up with his wretched hygiene and bad body odor! Of course, it won’t be true, but it might convince her to not call on him as much for help.

Just a few tips to deal with your problem. I hope these will help.

Have a question for Jan & Dean? Go to www.wavesgalveston.com & ask away. You just might have your question answered next month.

FOCUS

ON FITNESS

Shaye Henderson, BSN, M.Ed., M.S., Instructor at Bent On Healthy Living Wellness Center, 2910 53rd Street, Galveston

H2OMG!

H2O, dihydrogen oxide, agua, Adam’s ale… all words for the most essential liquid to every living thing on earth – water. Water exists in all cells or organisms that possess a clearly defined

nucleus, ranging from yeast to humans.

We can survive up to several weeks without food, but only a few days without water. From cells and tissues to vital organs, every system in the body requires water to function.

Drink more water. We hear this all the time. We all know it is important, and we all know we should be doing it. But do we know why? Well, for starters, water makes up 60% of our total body weight and a startling 90% of brain weight….news to me. I always figured 90% of my brain was air! Adequate hydration is essential for your body to function at all, let alone optimally.

Drinking water does more than quench your thirst — it’s essential to keeping your body functioning properly and feeling healthy. Nearly all of your body’s major systems depend on water to function and survive. You’d be surprised what staying hydrated can do for your body.

Here Are Just A Few Important Ways Water Works In Your Body:

• Regulates body temperature

• Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose, and mouth

• Protects body organs and tissues

• Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells

• Lubricates joints

• Lessens burden the on kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products

• Helps dissolve minerals and nutrients to make them accessible to your body

• Keeps your brain functioning at its best

Every day, you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine, and bowel movements, which is why it’s crucial to continue to take in water throughout the day. Interestingly, you can lose water when you least expect it. For example, an air traveler can lose approximately 6 cups of water during a three-hour flight. As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies every day to make up for losses. The amount we need depends on our body size, metabolism, the weather, the food we eat, and our activity levels.

The Mayo Clinic recommends a minimum daily intake of water for women to be 11.5 cups, men 15.5 cups. But how to get enough fluids

in your day is a good question. Fresh water is the best drink because it does not contain calories and is best for hydrating the body. Water from the tap is generally safe and usually available wherever you go. Tea can also be a source of fluid. Tea can help you meet your daily fluid recommendations and is a source of antioxidants and polyphenols, which appear to protect against heart disease and cancer. But this refers to tea in its simplest form, not good ole Texas sweet tea!

If you prefer to get some of your fluids from fruit, aim to eat whole pieces of fresh fruit instead of having fruit juice – you’ll still get the delicious fruity juice (liquids), but you’ll also benefit from the bonus fiber and nutrients while avoiding the extra sugar found in fruit juice.

Tips For Drinking More Water

• Add a squeeze or slice of lemon or lime or some strawberries or mint leaves to plain water to add variety.

• Keep a bottle or glass of water handy on your desk, in your car, or in your bag.

• Drink some water with each meal and snack.

Be careful about reaching for a commercially bottled water, especially flavored ones. Read the label to be sure you are getting pure water and not water with salt, leading to fluid retention and swelling, and even increased blood pressure in susceptible people. Also, be sure if you are drinking flavored, bottled water that it does not contain sugars, real or artificial. Honestly, it really is best to stick to just plain water, no fancy additives.

Not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration, especially for us in our hot, humid weather. Dehydration occurs when the body’s water content is too low, but this is easily fixed by increasing your fluid

intake. For us all, water means good health. But this is only logical as much of our body is water. If there is a lack of water in our body, we are not functioning. Symptoms of dehydration include thirst, headaches, lethargy, mood changes and slow responses, dry nasal passages, dry or cracked lips, dark-colored urine, weakness, tiredness, confusion, and hallucinations. If dehydration is not corrected by fluid intake, eventually urination stops, the kidneys fail, and the body can’t remove toxic waste products. In extreme cases, dehydration may result in death.

One crucial benefit of adequate hydration is to optimize brain performance. Lacking water can cause some ugly effects from headaches to anxiety and fatigue. Since our brains depend so much upon adequate hydration to function, even just one percent below optimal hydration can affect our mood, making it difficult to concentrate and having a headache. In the past, I often suffered from middle of the night headaches. It was my smart, handsome veterinarian, who also happens to be my husband, that pointed out I might not be drinking enough water. And yep, as soon as I made an effort to drink more water, the nighttime headaches disappeared!

With so many benefits of drinking water and so many consequences of not drinking enough water, make it a several-times-daily ritual to go to your fridge or faucet, fill up a mug with the cool, clear lifesaver, raise your glass, and toast to your good health and hydration.

Shaye

AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS

April 13 | 8 PM

CHICAGO

April 28 | 2 PM & 7 PM

Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, Bernadette Peters is regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards.

Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 27 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started!

Ideal Facial Dimensions

The concept of ideal facial dimensions has existed for thousands of years and remains relevant in modern times. And although we all know a beautiful face when we see it, attempts to quantify the ideal facial proportions can be downright humorous. For example, did you know that the ideal face should be equal to the length of three noses and that the space between the eyes should be the width of one eye? Additionally, according to BBC News, the distance between a woman’s eyes and her mouth should be over a third of the overall length of her face. Who knew?

The Triangle of Youth

The youthful face has specific dimensions and proportions too, particularly when compared to the older face. Commonly referred to as the Triangle of Youth, the weight of the youthful face is at the top of the face, with full cheeks, high cheekbones, and full temples. These pleasing youthful proportions can change over the years leading to an Inverted Triangle with the weight of the face at the bottom rather than the top. Many factors contribute to this including the effects of gravity on muscle and skin, loss of collagen and elastin, and what we will address below, loss of fat pads, particularly in the cheeks and temples. But what can be done?

Restoring Youthful Facial Dimensions

BY: DR. TARA WEGRYN

Treating the Hollow/Filling the Cheeks

Dermal fillers can be used to add volume to the temples and midface and restore the Triangle of Youth. Restoring volume to these areas can eliminate hollow temples, accentuate cheekbones, and lift the face thereby reducing wrinkles and folds even in the lower face.

Safety Consideration

Dermal fillers can be safely added to the temples and cheeks in the office. The procedure can usually be performed with minimal discomfort after the application of a topical anesthetic and typically takes less than 30 minutes. The use of a blunt cannula in the temple region can reduce the risk of bleeding or bruising. Results are immediate and can last up to two years if a long-lasting hyaluronic acid filler such as Juvéderm Voluma®️ is used.

So, if you have lost volume in your cheeks, or your temples appear a bit hollow, a little dermal filler can help restore an attractive, aesthetic proportion to your face and help create a more youthful you!

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

MEET DR. TARA WEGRYN

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.

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

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Bob 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 “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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Peggy M artin R ose

“ cascading canes, show-stopping displays & at home in the humid, salty conditions of the coast ”

As you roam about the island in the spring, you probably notice the fences and arbors draped in gorgeous pink blooms. The cascading canes of the Peggy Martin Rose come alive with a riotous display of single blossom flowers born in clusters. The show is spectacular.

This rose is as tough as they come. It likes the humid, salty conditions of the coast. As a matter of fact, this rose was sub merged in over 20 feet of water in Peggy Martin’s garden in the aftermath of Katrina. When fellow gardeners checked on their friend, inquiring of this rose that had grown in her garden for years, Peggy happily reported that the rose had come back with vigor. Several rose growers traveled to New Orleans and took cuttings. They then propagated those cuttings. Now, we can all enjoy the beauty in our own gardens.

The Peggy Martin Rose is an old-fashion rose that grows as much as 15 feet. The main blooming season is six weeks long in the spring. Once a specimen is established, there will be a second blooming season in the fall. The show-stopping display in the spring is reason enough to grow this rose in your landscape. Throughout the year, the nearly thorn-less canes have dark green glossy leaves.

Because of its semi-climbing habit, it is best to grow this rose on a fence, wall or arbor. Once the blooms are spent, trim vigorously to keep the canes trained on the structure and to promote air flow. All roses do best in soils rich in organic matter and mulch at least 3 inches deep. Spraying with an an -

MEET BRYNN

Brynn is a delightful two-year-old who is extremely friendly with other dogs. She is healthy and loyal and loves to be with the people she loves. She is a happygo-lucky girl who is always in high spirits and loves to show her affection by giving kisses.

Brynn is easy to crate and enjoys playing with toys, especially tug of war. She is very responsive to treats and is always eager to please. She is also well-trained in basic commands and will impress you with her knowledge when treats are involved.

While Brynn is an excellent fit for most families, she would be an ideal companion for a family that is active and enjoys the outdoors. She would make a great fitness buddy and outdoor enthusiast.

Please contact us today if you would like to meet this sweet girl!

Breed Sex Age Weight 41lbs

Fun Facts Historical Galveston

By: Thomas Waggoner

Gowk, Noodle and Gob

Hello Wavers! Happy April! As a child, celebrating April Fools was always great fun! My cousins and I would say things like “My parents just bought the Galvez Hotel, April, fools”! ……or….” the bolivar ferry just sank” …April Fools!” Looking back on that time, I understand how creativity and silly jokes go hand-in-hand with children.

History First

When do you think the first April Fool’s Day was celebrated? Well, some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates to 1582 when historians linked April Fools’ Day to festivals such as Hilaria (Latin for joyful). These festivals were celebrated in ancient Rome at the end of March by followers of the cult of Cybele.

A new Zip Line is being constructed connecting the West End of the island to the Bolivar ferry. Be sure to bring your ID because only residents will be able to use the new Zip Line. Fun Fact: Children under 6 ride free.

Her cult became prominent in the Roman Empire and is associated with frenzied worship. Cybele is known as the mother of the gods, the earth, nature, and humans. In her origin myth, she was born a hermaphrodite, and she was worshiped alongside Attis, a fertility god.

Now the Fun!

Duck Tuesdays

It’s back, Duck Tuesday! All the Tuesdays in April will be recognized with a large duck parade down Broadway. It will start at 61st and will end at Stewart Beach. Ducks must be able to walk on a leash and quack obsessively. Fun Fact: Parade participants fly in from all over the country. This is a very well-attended event, so get there early to get a good spot!

Canoe Crossing

We may not know exactly when April Fools started, but we know for sure a lot of people still celebrate today and have lots of fun doing so! In Scotland, April Fools’ Day was traditionally called ‘Gowk Day.

Noodle and Gob came from England, both being slang for fool. Let’s take a look and see what the “Gowk”, “Noodle” and “Gob’s” around Galveston Island are doing for April Fools.

Galveston’s Floating Hotel

Construction of a new floating hotel on the Gulf will begin this month! It will connect to the island on the seawall adjoining Murdock’s. Fun Fact: To help with stability, as the tide rises and falls, the hotel will release water from its swimming pools to compensate for the balance.

Zipline across the Island

The canoe service allowing transport from the island back to the mainland will begin this month. It follows the same path as the causeway. Two people are limited per canoe. Flashlights are required at night! Fun Fact: And it’s free of charge!

Crab Fishing Mandate

The island has mandated that all crab fishing must be done with artificial bait. No live or frozen bait. Fun Fact : Plastic bacon is said to work best!

April 18th Parade

A new parade is being organized for Galveston Island. It will popularize all the Dancing Poodles that reside on the island. Each of the Poodles must maintain a dance, without help from their owners, for 5 1/2 minutes. The judges are looking at choreography, costume, selection of music, and overall routine performance. Fun Fact: The winner will win a week-long stay at the new PINK POODLE MOTEL being erected at the site of the old Balinese Room.

Cybele Galveston’s Floating Hotel

Zipline across the Island

Duck Tuesdays

Seagull Washing

Last year the seagulls that live on the island made the news. Residents were asked to begin donating to a seagull washing fund. As of this April, there is a little over $3 million! The funds will be used to purchase soap, flea spray, and beak polish. All residents will be assigned 10 seagulls to wash. Fun Fact: Seagulls can fly higher once they have been washed.

Fun Fact: April Fools! All of the things mentioned above are not true, just fun for April Fool’s Day.

Under new ownership, the Grand Galvez is giving away their priceless chandeliers! This giveaway will only happen in April of this year. Individuals will be responsible for disconnecting and removing the chandeliers so that the new fixtures can be installed. Fun Fact: All of the crystals on the chandeliers were carved from diamonds found on Pelican Island. Thomas

Crab Fishing Mandate

April 18th Parade

The Pink Poodle Motel

The Grand Galvez Chandeliers

Your astebuds our Tastebuds ELE E ELEVATE

Aby: Tom Valliere & Charlie Bresenhan

Marina Bar & Grill

Big BITES

pproximately fifty thousand permanent residents live year-round in Galveston. This is our home and our city. Living in a tourist city like Galveston poses many challenges. On any given summer weekend or during our many off-season festivals visitors outnumber residents by as many as ten to one (during Lone Star Rally). How do we cope?

Our visitors concentrate on our beaches and downtown areas. Thoroughfares like Broadway and Seawall Boulevard slow to a crawl and our many restaurants have long waiting lines of patrons. If you are an island resident and have a short lunch break or want to meet friends for a happy hour get-together, how do we do that?

Fortunately, we have alternate routes and locals-only bars and restaurants tucked into neighborhoods far from the herds of visitors. In previous articles, I have given you a glimpse at a few of those places. ShyKatz Delicatessen on 16th Street and Sonny’s Place on 19th Street are two that come to mind from my March 2023 article about our Silk Stocking District.

This month, I am going to introduce you to another island gem that is far removed from the visitor areas but is too unique and appealing not to share. The name of this restaurant is the Marina Bar and Grill.

In our January 2024 issue, I introduced you to Cooper’s Landing, a fine dining restaurant on our West side owned by local entrepreneur and restaurateur Jim Somerville. Well, it seems Mr. Somerville has another outstanding waterfront restaurant that is extremely casual and mildly raucous located very near the sprawling UTMB medical center and the new Royal Caribbean cruise terminal.

Marina Bar and Grill is an open-air bar and restaurant occupying the second floor of a waterfront building in the Galveston Yacht Basin complex at the end of Holiday Drive (aka 4th Street). Well off the beaten path and in a very unlikely location, it is not widely known even among island residents. To get there, you must take Holiday Drive until it literally dead ends at the water edge lined with privately owned pleasure yachts. You turn left and the restaurant is perched on the water and surrounded by free parking spaces.

Two flights of stairs must be navigated to gain entrance. The top of the stairs opens into a large and inviting open space with spectacular views of the Galveston harbor, cruise ship terminal, and local fishing fleet. The views are breathtaking and unique. There really isn’t another place like this.

It is completely casual. Beach clothing and sandals are acceptable attire at any time. A bustling lunch crowd dwindles in the afternoon awaiting the happy hour and evening dining crowds. Mid-afternoon is a great time to visit and relax with your favorite beverage and snacks from their abundant appetizer menu.

The casual vibe extends to their seating which consists of long bar-like tables and high stools. The restaurant is completely open on three sides with the bar and kitchen taking up the fourth side. The views are completely unobstructed. This is truly open-air dining at its best complete with seagulls and other birds hungrily lurking about. Signs warn patrons they are not responsible for any food thefts from these flying opportunists, so beware! Other signs give hurricane guidance jokes and other things that add to the overall casual ambiance.

This location has an uneven past under former owners with reviews complaining of food quality and slow service. It appears Mr. Somerville has corrected these issues. Recent reviews are positive and my personal experience on two recent visits has been very good. Jim has significantly reduced the menu to some core items. The popular fish and chips remain and are very good. Deep-fried flaky and mild cod with a nice batter are paired with their special lightly coated fries. It is a hearty dish that will satisfy most appetites.

The appetizer menu offers a nice selection of finger foods for a light lunch or to nibble on with a beverage. They offer an array of burgers and other sandwiches. On a recent visit, we had the mozzarella sticks breaded and deep fried along with a patty melt. Washed down with an ice-cold Shiner Bock beer and a frozen margarita it was very good and very filling. They offer a wide variety of bottled beer and a full-service bar for mixed drinks. They had a Jello shots special on a recent visit.

live music keeps things hopping. A boat launch ramp can provide entertainment as you watch some people professionally launch or retrieve their boats and some others that are not quite as professional attempt to do so.

In summary, this is a fun place. The wait staff is young and energetic, the kitchen is competent, the views are outstanding and I may be shot by the local people for letting out one of our “secret places”. There truly is no other place like this in Galveston.

Hours of Operation:

Daily 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Happy Hour: Weekdays only - 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Evenings are a special time here. Watching the cruise ships depart and other shipping traffic in our busy harbor closes with spectacular sunsets. Their daily 4 to 7 PM happy hour brings a festive crowd and sometimes

Marina

715 N Holiday Drive

Galveston, Texas 77550

(409) 765-3033

www.galvestonyachtbasin.com

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Tuesday - Friday - 4-7 Featured Daily Cocktails $7

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Tamales

Pennie’s Take Out Menu

Smoked Brisket

Quality brisket covered with our original rub, slow smoked and ready to be sliced when you order.

Pork Ribs

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

Grilled Chicken

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

Link Sausage

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

Sandwiches

Chopped Beef | Sliced Beef | Sausage | Comes with a complimentary 4 oz side

Stuffed Baked Potato

Huge baked potato filled with butter, cheese, sour cream, chives and best of all chopped brisket!

Barbacoa (Sat. and Sun. Only)

Pennie Ochoa’s delicious recipe. Tender, moist shredded beef is the result.

Sides and Dessert

All sides are made fresh at Pennie’s

Potato Salad

Dill based cool refreshing chopped potatoes mixed with dressings.

Pinto Beans

My own recipe made fresh daily. Lots of love goes into the beans.

Green Beans

Cole Slaw

Banana Pudding Trifle

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By: Paul Hager

Theatre Review - ETC’s Production Of Damn Yankees Hits One Out Of The Park

Damn Yankees is a 1955 musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story is a modern retelling of the Faust legend set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C., during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. It is based on Wallop’s 1954 novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant.

The show ran for 1,019 performances in its original Broadway production and went on to win seven Tony Awards in 1956 including Best Musical, Best Leading Actor and Actress, and Best Choreography. Adler and Ross’s success with it and The Pajama Game seemed to point to a bright future for them, but Ross suddenly died of chronic bronchiectasis at age 29, several months after Damn Yankees opened.

Two years later a film version of the musical proved equally popular, starring screen heartthrob Tab Hunter, along with Ray Walston and Gwen Verdon, from the original Broadway cast. The film followed the same template as The Pajama Game in that basically the whole Broadway cast was imported apart from one role given to an established star. In Pajama Game it had been Doris Day, in Damn Yankees it was Tab Hunter, who had become a pop star in addition to being an actor.

There was also a little-known 1967 television adaptation broadcast on G.E. Theatre that starred such TV notables of the time as Lee Remick, Phil Silvers, Jim Backus, and Linda Lavin. Longtime sportscaster and NBC host Joe Garagiola supplied an on-camera set-up to the background for the story’s premise and all the principal cast were singers, so they supplied their own vocals for the soundtrack without being dubbed. The pop-art production design and staging featured collage animation and early examples of color Chroma key compositing to achieve traveling mattes for TV. [Look this up on YouTube - it’s Peter Max-esque trippy!] After several special concert productions, the show was revived on Broadway in 1994 and again Off-Broadway in 2017.

THE STORY

Middle-aged real estate agent Joe Boyd (Henry Aronson) is a long-suffering fan of

the pathetic Washington Senators baseball team. His wife, Meg (Cailin Heffernan), along with her friends Sister (Lorie Alcazar) and Doris (Genny McClelland), laments this. After she has gone to bed, Joe sits up late, grumbling that if the Senators just had a “long ball hitter” they could beat “those damn Yankees” rashly declaring that he would sell his soul to the devil to see his team beat them. Suddenly, the smooth-talking devil incarnate Mr. Applegate (Justin Gonzalez) appears. He offers Joe the chance to become “Joe Hardy”, the young slugger the Senators need. He accepts, however, his business sense makes him insist on an escape clause. Applegate declares that Joe can back out, but only the day before the last game of the season—afterward, his soul belongs to the devil. The Senators’ last game is on September 25, and if he plays in it, he is to stay as Joe Hardy forever. If not, he has until 9:00 the night before to walk away from the deal and return to his normal life.

At the ballpark the next day, the Senators’ practice is a fiasco, and the hapless players(Max Bailey, Rocky Banks, TC Cleveland, Chris Garza, Aidan Jones, Dillon McClelland, Ryan McClelland, Trevor Moresco, Matt Poole and TJ Webb) along with their team manager (Cameron Dunbar) and the team owner (Vince Cioppa), vow to play their best despite their failings. Applegate arrives and, introducing himself as a scout, presents his new discovery—Joe Hardy from Hannibal, Missouri. Joe promptly hits baseball after baseball out of the park in an impromptu batting practice and is signed to a Senators contract. Gloria Thorpe (Hannah Kelly), a sports reporter, decides to make him famous and his hitting prowess enables the team to move up in the standings.

Though Joe is increasingly successful, he truly misses Meg and moves into her house as a boarder in his persona as Joe Hardy where they begin to bond, especially over her “lost” husband. Realizing this could ruin his plans, Applegate summons his demonic right-hand girl, Lola (Sofia Faus), a seductress who was once known as the ugliest woman in her territory, but sold her soul to Applegate in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. She is ordered to make Joe forget his wife, a task Lola is confident she can carry out. Lola corners Joe in the baseball team’s locker room, where she confidently tries to seduce him, but she has her first failure - Joe dearly loves Meg, and does not fall for Lola’s tempting ways.

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By the end of the season, the Senators are on the verge of overtaking the Yankees, so the Washington fans (featuring Kelsey Jones-Metz and Eli Kelso) hold a lavish tribute. Gloria, having returned from Hannibal, Missouri, where no residents remember a Joe Hardy, confronts Applegate about the player’s true identity. Applegate implies that Joe is actually Shifty McCoy, a corrupt minor leaguer playing under a pseudonym. By the end of the tribute, reporters arrive accusing Joe of being Shifty. He must meet with the baseball commissioner for a hearing or else be thrown out of baseball—on the day he plans to switch back to being Joe Boyd.

At the hearing, Meg and her female neighbors arrive as material witnesses, attesting to Joe’s honesty and falsely claiming he grew up with them in Hannibal. The commissioner acquits Joe, but as everyone celebrates, midnight strikes and Joe realizes he is doomed. Applegate has planned for the Senators to lose the pennant on the last day of the season, resulting in thousands of heart attacks, nervous breakdowns and suicides of Yankee-haters across the country. Following the hearing, Lola lets Joe know she’s drugged Applegate so that he will sleep through the last game.

Late the next afternoon, Applegate awakens to find the Senators/Yankees game well underway. Realizing Lola has tricked him—and worse, that she has actually fallen in love with Joe—they arrive at the ballpark by the ninth inning, the Senators up by a run. With two outs, one of the Yankee sluggers hits a long drive to the outfield. As he backs up to make the catch, Applegate impulsively switches Joe Hardy back into Joe Boyd in full view of the stadium. Now paunchy and middle-aged, Joe makes a final lunge at the ball and catches it, winning the pennant for Washington. As his teammates celebrate and fans storm the field, an unrecognized Joe escapes from the ballpark.

Late that night, as the public wonders why Joe Hardy has disappeared, Joe Boyd meekly returns to his house where a tearful Meg hugs him. Applegate materializes once again and offers Joe the chance to resume being Joe Hardy in time for the World Series but Joe ignores him, and a tantrum-throwing Applegate vanishes for good.

THE PRODUCTION

Before we get to my review of ETC’s production, I must interject a caveat. This show has a prominent place in my list of musicals I label “WHY!?!” which also includes such audience and fellow theater-nerd favorites as Cats, Sweeney Todd, and Les Miserables. [I can feel the heat from the villagers’ torches as they light them to storm the castle in protest!]

As another reviewer put it - “In its form, as well as in its content of sports history, the script is something of a museum piece. The plot links a series of songs and dance numbers that exist more to showcase the talents of the original performers than necessarily to advance the story.” Case in point - the ‘Mambo” number [aka “Who’s Got the Pain?”] as part of a fan club salute to Hero Joe Hardy? Seriously? This is not to say the ETC’s production as we viewed it on its second Thursday performance wasn’t bright, expertly executed, thoroughly enjoyable, and entertaining. Each of the principles and all members of the ensemble turned in excellent performances with top honors in the cast going to Kyle Crawford as Joe Hardy - a

role that really showcased his exceptional vocal talents, and Sofia Faus as Lola whose sultrily seductive dance moves were as “Fosse” as you please without channeling Gwen Verdon. Kim Mytelka’s staging moved the action along while creating eye-pleasing stage pictures, and Jennifer Daugherty’s choreography was fittingly fluid yet athletic - she got those ‘boys of summer’ to MOVE!

So, for my Bottom of the Ninth advice - While I don’t really love the show itself, I really enjoyed ETC’s production. It’s most certainly a perfectly wonderful evening of entertainment.

ON THE BOARDS [Currently playing]

ISLAND ETC [East-End Theatre Company]

• DAMN YANKEES - Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross - March 15 - April 13, 2024 - 8:00 PM Sunday matinees March 17 & 24, 2024 - 2:30 PM. https://www.islandetc.org/

COM THEATRE [College of the Mainland Theatre]

• HOOEY-HAHS & FOOFARAWS: The Compleat Button Man’s Picket Fence Party Planner - An Unnecessarily Long-titled New Farce - By H. Russ Brown April 18 – May 5, 2024 - 7:00 PM. https://www.com.edu/community-theatre/

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE

• David Parsons Dance Company - April 6, 2024 - 8:00 PM

• Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks IV – Night On A River. April 7, 2024 - 4:00 PM

• An Evening with Bernadette Peters - April 13, 20204 - 8:00 PM

• THE GRAND KIDS FESTIVAL - April 20, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• CHICAGO - Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb and Book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. April 28, 2024 - 2:00 and 7:00 PM. http://www.thegrand.com/

PURPLE BOX THEATRE

• FOUR OLD BROADS - By Leslie Kimbell - April 19 - 28, 2024 - 8:00 PM.

IN THE WINGS [Opening Soon]

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE

• Immersive Broadway Adventure - May 2 - 6, 2024 - All Day

• Galveston Symphony Orchestra in May -Masterworks V - May 5, 2024 - 4:00 PM

• Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock And Roll IV - May 11, 2024 - 8:00 PM

• Mariachi Herencia de Mexico - May 18, 2024 - 8: PM.

Paul Hager

The Beach Bum

The Best All-Time Baseball Movies

Hello once again, Wavers. Spring is here and that means one thing to your buddy the Beach Bum. It means Baseball Season has finally arrived and is in full force. I had a random thought the other day while 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:

Your Bum is an avid baseball and Astros fan. I am also a big-time movie

buff. I started thinking, what could be better than combining the two?

Answer: Baseball Movies.

I have put together a little list of my all-time favorite baseball movies. I am sure you probably have a favorite that is not listed here. Send them to Your Waves Beach Bum at WavesGalveston.com or to our Facebook page.

Gary Cooper stars as the great Lou Gehrig. Quite possible one of the best all time baseball movies.

Includes the terrific line, “If you build it, they will come.”

Fantastic film about baseball, growing up, and childhood experiences. The desirous lifeguard scene at the local swimming pool is a classic. If only your Bum would have been that clever as a kid.

Not just a funny baseball movie, but one of the funniest movies ever. Strike them out Wild Thing!

A League of Their Own

Tom Hanks and an all-star cast. “There’s no crying in baseball.”

The Hill is the newest film of the bunch and one of your Bum’s favorites. The Hill is the true-life story of Rickey Hill’s improbable journey to play Major League Baseball. Dennis Quaid stars along with a very talented cast.

The Pride of The Yankees 1942

Field of Dreams 1989

The Sandlot 1993

Major League 1989

1992

The Natural 1984

Robert Redford stars as Roy Hobbs. One of his best movie roles.

Bull Durham 1988

Another all-star cast. Great movie about baseball life in the minor leagues.

42 2013

Biographical film about the life of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson and the integration of baseball.

Moneyball 2011

Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A’s. Beane uses sabermetrics to assemble a successful baseball team on a lean budget.

The Hill 2023

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Story and Photos by Zach Tate.

Additional Photos courtesy of Gary Graham and Joanna Valliere.

Gary Graham

Houston songwriter and piano/keyboard player, Gary Graham, has been enjoying live music on Galveston Island since the late 1960s when he first saw Eric Burden perform in a venue near the Seawall. By the time the 1970s arrived, Graham was performing in Galveston and has been playing music here on and off ever since.

While attending Pasadena High in the 1960s, Graham, a lifelong surfer and a parttime resident of Galveston with a house on the island’s west end, was making surfboards in his parent’s garage and playing in a band. At the age of 21, he moved to Hawaii, where he lived for 7 years, and also met his wife of 40-plus years, Laurie. The pair lived together on Oahu Island for about 4 years in the early 70s.

“I told my parents I was going there for school but it was really to surf and play music. Late-night gigs didn’t help getting up for class. I met Laurie and we were married on the beach. We honeymooned in Houston,” Graham said.

Living a musician’s life in Hawaii from 1970-77 was an incredible experience Graham said and included gigs at Diamond Head Crater, many of the Hawaiian Islands as well as a one-year residency playing 6 nights a week at a club in Honolulu. Spencer Hill, Ram’s Head, Saloon Pilots, and Gold Rush Blues Band were just a few of Graham’s bands from the era.

Q & A with Gary Graham

Zach Tate: Do you have any formal music training?

Since returning to Texas from Hawaii, Graham performed through the ’80s and ‘90s with Amnesia, Trilogy, Boomers, Monica Marie and Double Shot, Tony Vega, Chuck Kidd and the Sugarmens, among others. A dedicated songwriter, Graham continued his solo work, releasing music in CD and digital formats through the 2000s. His work can be heard on CDs under his name on Spotify and other digital platforms as well as on recordings (and live) with Amber & The Rascals, Slide Effect, and the Zach Tate Band. Graham also composed music for a photo book music project called, Tonal Vision, released in the early 2000s.

Gary Graham is the host of the Houston Songwriter’s Association monthly meeting in Galveston (next meeting: Pit Stop BBQ - 6612 Seawall on Sunday, April 7th - 2 pm.)

Gary Graham: I began piano lessons in 1955 and continued for about 10 years. I flunked out of the music program at the University of Hawaii because I was playing in a club 6 nights a week until 3:30 am and was dumb enough to schedule a morning class.

ZT: Where was the first place you ever performed in front of people and/or the first time you performed as a professional?

GG: I played in recitals every year of piano lessons, played in piano competitions, and auditioned for the Houston Youth Symphony. My first professional performance was in Hawaii, I think at the International Marketplace.

ZT: What is your earliest memory of being inspired by music?

GG: I always loved music. My dad liked country music so we always had that on the radio. I became interested in classical artists after taking lessons for a few years. I started listening to Rock in High School.

ZT: What artists did you love growing up and why?

GG: Ray Charles for the way he could play any style of music successfully. The Yardbirds, The Who, The Stones, Vince Guaraldi, Arthur Rubenstein, and Van Cliburn.

ZT: Who are some of your favorite piano players and why?

GG: George Shearing for his block chord approach and lyricism, Joe Sample

Tonal Vision Book Cover

Gary Graham Surfing.

I have been surfing and making surfboards since the ’60s. That is what took me to Hawaii, and then the band thing kicked off there. I have a home in Galveston and love the laid-back feeling and proximity to the ocean. I can surf in the morning and play a gig in the evening!

and Ahmad Jamal for their lyricism, Bill Evans, Leon Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Art Tatum, Bob James, Charles Brown, Little Richard, Randy Newman for his inventiveness.

ZT: Who influences you these days and why?

GG: Jacob Collier for his unexpected musical directions, Jeff Peterson for his beautiful slack key guitar work, and Raul Midon for laying his heart on the recordings. Also Ronnie Earl, Allen Stone, Reign of Kendo, and Amos Lee.

ZT: What is your songwriting process?

GG: I usually start with lyrics and put music to them. I think I come out with more up-tempo songs when I reverse the process. Writing the music for my instrumental CD Eclipse was interesting; it started out to be a single song I could send out as a musical Christmas gift and turned into a complete CD. For that one, I just sat at the piano and worked on chord progressions, then put melodies to them.

ZT: How do you determine what songs to cover and what is your method for learning that song?

GG: Just songs that interest me musically. If it is for a group, I enjoy songs with good harmonies.

ZT: What is the best part about being a musician these days?

GG: There is so much information available online and new technologies. When I did the book ‘Tonal Vision’ and later an original song ‘Lucky In Love’ both were created with people thousands of miles away with the technology available.

to play. I have been so fortunate to play at the Lone Star Rally for most of the last 10 years and have played at the Galveston Country Club, Watermans, and other local venues through the years. I am currently active in the Houston Songwriter’s Association (HAS) and host the HAS south meeting in Galveston on the 1st Sunday of each month at the Pit Stop BBQ restaurant on the Seawall.

ZT: What is your musical goal for 2024?

GG: I want to do more songwriting and performing of original songs. To keep making music with friends and playing some solo gigs.

ZT: What is your biggest frustration with being a musician?

GG: Not a frustration but it is a challenge to balance family time and musical time. My family is my first priority, but I love music. I have the most wonderful wife in the world who understands and supports me so much. Sadly, there are only 24 hours in a day. Also when I play out a bunch I don’t seem to write as much.

ZT: What is your opinion of the Galveston / Houston music scene?

GG: The Galveston / Houston music scene is so active and vibrant now and there are so many opportunities available. I recently played in the Moveable Festival, a songwriting festival held in Houston and Austin in a single weekend.

ZT: What do you love most about being in and playing in Galveston?

GG: Well I have been surfing and making surfboards since the ’60s. That is what took me to Hawaii, and then the band thing kicked off there. I have a home in Galveston and love the laid-back feeling and proximity to the ocean. I can surf in the morning and play a gig in the evening! The venues have some great folks; Mandy at Midtown Tavern is one of the nicest people in or out of the music business I have met. Tom and Jim at 23rd Street Piano Bar and Lucky Lounge are great; they promote local music and give so many musicians a place

ZT: Where is the best place for people to find out where you’re playing next?

GG: I usually post gigs on Facebook. I have a website (GGKeys.net) but don’t update it nearly as often as I should. I co-host an open mic on Mondays at Ol’ Mother’s Speakeasy in Bacliff, and at the Hideout in San Leon on Thursdays.

Gary Graham will also be performing at Midtown Tavern Sat Apr 6th at 6 pm with Slide Effect and solo at The Dirty South in Angleton on Apr 10 at 6 pm.

Slide Effect with Lynn Raggio and Pat Beadles

Gary Graham Onstage.

Serious Tackle Box The

Experienced Fishing Advice To Make Fishing Great Again

With Chris Gonzales

Surgeons End Loop

The surgeon’s end loop, the easiest to tie of the mono-filament loop knots. I think it’s a somewhat overlooked knot and misused at times when it is utilized. When applied correctly, numerous uses throughout the water column come to mind, ranging from free-lining near the surface to heavy single drop bottom rigs.

Knot strength is always something to consider when selecting any knot; this one is rated at about 95%. When talking about knot strength, remember — if your mono isn’t I.G.F.A. Line Class rated, you can bet that it will over test its stated pound test. What this translates into is that, with a 95% knot, it won’t fail until somewhat over the stated pound test on the spool.

The surgeon’s end loop tying is shown at the top of the illustration. Form the knot as shown, hold both strands at 1, moisten the mono with saliva, tighten evenly by pulling on the loop. It should now look like the illustration’s second view, left. This is the basis for the rest of the rigs to be covered. They will be the correct loop to hook connection, and why; the freeline/sow rig variations, and the single drop bottom rig, and why.

Surgeons End Loop

The correct loop-to-hook connection is shown in oval “A”. Get there by passing the loop through the hook eye from the “bend” side of the hook. Now, twist it and pass the loop over the bend side of the hook, twist it again and pass the loop back over the hook bend, then twist it and pass it over the bend side of the hook one last time. Evenly snug it up a bit and the wraps around the hook shank will look like those in oval “A”. Oval “B” shows how the wraps look when tightened against the hook eye. What it also shows is the direct pull, in line with the hook point. Another great benefit is that, when the line comes tight at the hookup of your target species, the force applied to the hook causes its eye to be forced down; this rotates the hook point into faster, deeper penetration.

Don’t give away this hookup advantage by passing the surgeon’s loop through the hook eye from the other side. Oval “C” shows the different hook point position in relation to the pull of a tightened line; this pull obviously

won’t rotate the hook point either. Carefully do this connection both ways and see the benefit for yourself, it’s one of those little things that do make a difference.

The freeline/sow rig difference is the use of, and size of egg weight that’s used. This is about as simple as rigging gets, for just about anything without a lot of mono-slicing teeth. That would include ling, snapper, dolphin, grouper and amberjack. With a nose-hooked, whole baitfish on the hook, use anything from

no weight to, say up to a 12 oz. egg weight for depth control. Depending on the depth of the target species and the strength of the current, varying the size of the egg weight will get you there.

The bottom rig shown at the bottom left of the illustration is a double drop version. I only show a double drop to clearly show the possibility of a break off if a big bottom fish gets on the lower hook, “E”. This would come from the bull on the bottom hook and the force it would apply to the top surgeon’s loop knot, “D”. The oval to the right shows this problem in closer detail. The pull from the bottom hook on the top surgeon’s dropper loop is shown at “1”. The pull on the top knot that is the correct loading on a surgeon’s dropper loop knot is shown at “2”. This is why a single drop bottom rig is my preference when using a surgeon’s dropper loop knot. It’s guaranteed that one big bottom fish at a time is enough on the other end of your line anyway. The surgeon’s dropper loop is formed and tightened like the end loop, just with more mono on the back side to tie up the lower portion of the rig. A surgeon’s end loop is at the bottom to attach the sinker, as shown.

done for you in a variety of situations — offshore and inshore. I’ve used them offshore with mono ranging from 30 to 300# for many years.

I’d almost bet that most fishermen haven’t given the lowly surgeon’s end loop or dropper loop a lot of thought, I didn’t until about 10 or 12 years ago. Maybe I’ve given it too much thought, but I don’t think so. These simple connections have their good points; when properly tied and used, but like anything else, they can bring problems when they’re not. Put the surgeon’s end and dropper loop knots to use and you, too, will soon appreciate their simplicity, strength and multiple applications.

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

Chris Gonzales Owner - Serious Tackle

The surgeon’s end and dropper loop knots are some of the most versatile, easiest to tie, and have high strength...they are knots that will get the job

Ingredients

Pork chorizo (wild or domestic) - 1 lb

yellow onion - 3/4 cup

sliced eggs - 8-10

Chorizo, Onion And Oaxaca Breakfast Quesadillas

Oaxaca cheese - 3-4 pieces

peeled jalapeno - 1/4 cup

chopped (optional)

tortillas - 1 dozen

cumin - 1/4 tsp

oil - 2 tbsp

butter - 1 tbsp

sea salt - ground to taste

black pepper - ground to taste

Directions

On medium-high heat a skillet then add oil, onions, jalapenos, and chorizo. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add cumin. Brown chorizo and cook down until cooked through and onions are soft.

Open a small area in the center of the pan to add butter to melt then add eggs on top of chorizo. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Use the edge of the spatula to break yolks and allow eggs to evenly spread across chorizo. Once eggs start to cook use spatula to separate pan into sections and turn them over, lower heat to medium and turn sections as needed until all eggs are cooked then remove pan from heat.

Warm up a plancha or skillet on medium heat and spray a light coat of ghee or cooking spray. Break

up cooked chorizo and eggs then add to one flour tortilla, add grated Oaxaca cheese and top with a second tortilla.

Place one quesadilla at a time on the hot plancha and grill until both sides are browned then slice into quarters and enjoy with your favorite salsa.

FUN FACTS About Galveston Island Rewind

• Bernardo de Gálvez died before ever setting foot on his namesake island.

• The engineer responsible for raising Galveston after the 1900 storm was Henry Martyn Robert. He also developed Robert’s Rules of Order.

• More than 2,000 buildings in town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• The marsh plant called Cattails were the main source of food during the winter for early settlers of the island. Yes, the same kind we see today.

• In the early 1960s, a prehistoric cemetery was discovered by accident during construction work by the Jamaica Beach Development Company.

• During World War II, the island had an air base where B-17’s received their final briefing before leaving for the Pacific.

• The Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad, built a bridge to the island in 1860.

• Galveston acquired a coast guard station in 1897 which still operated in the 1990s.

• The Medical Department of the University of Texas opened for instruction in October 1891with 13 faculty members and 23 students.

• A School of Pharmacy was added in 1893.

• They assumed responsibility for the John Sealy Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1896.

• In 1919 it was renamed the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Isn’t finding out these “Fun Facts” fun? I think so! I will see you next month. Enjoy your summer. Stay Cool!

Model CJ Reese

1. George Carlin

2. Patsy Cline 3. The Tracy Ullman Show

4. Russia

5. Clara Barton

6. Teddy Roosevelt

7. Cap Anson

8. Angina

9. Eve And The Serpent

10. Apollo 11

11. Jane Austen

12. Silicon

13.Direct Current 14. Lake Baikal

15.Firefox

16. Shell

17. Fist Bump

18. Summa Cum Laude 19. Hartford Courant

20. Lincoln Logs

PET PEEVES Of The Month

HIGH MAINTENANCE PEOPLE IN THE STORES CHECK-OUT LINE

Most all of us have had this happen. After a long, hard day, we have to make a stop somewhere on our way home to pick up a few items that we need at a store. We know what we want before we go inside. We should be able to get right in and right out. But NOOOOO, we don’t get right in and out because a High Maintenance Person is in the line right in front of us.

We know the kinds of high-maintenance people we hate being behind. There are several types of them. Here is a partial list...

I Have A Bunch of Expired Coupons Person: This person knows very well that some of their coupons are expired. They think, what the heck, I will try and sneak them through. When that doesn’t work, they want to sort through all of their bags and take out the items where they didn’t get the discount. This person could care less how long that process holds up the line.

My Credit or Debit Card Doesn’t Work Person: This wonderful soul knows good and well before getting in line that their credit card is over its limit. They also know they don’t have any money in their bank account. Does that stop this individual from getting in line and trying to run their cards over and over again? Of course, it doesn’t.

I Forgot an Item Person: This sorry individual is about halfway through checking out when they exclaim; “wait a minute, I forgot something.” They then proceed to leave the line in search of their Twinkies. Meanwhile, the checker and the rest of us are all left at a standstill.

The Check Writing Person: Why in the world does this person still exist? It’s 2021 people, get with the program. Use that bank card. To top things off, this high-maintenance individual never starts looking for their checkbook until all of the items have been checked through and are bagged up.

swears it said $3.89 on the shelf. They don’t care how long this holds things up. By golly, they are going to get their 10 cents.

There are many more situations, but you get the drift.

That’s Not the Right Price Person: This never fails. This person is going to question a price at some point. The item gets rang up at $3.99 and the person

Do we like a person that holds up an entire line? Do we like it when we know that person could care less how long the rest of us are having to wait?

NO! WE DON’T LIKE THAT!

We have a solution to this situation. Don’t ask us to use the self-service checkout. We have been over this before. What we are going to do is establish an EXCLUSIVE HIGH MAINTENANCE LINE. This line will be dedicated to the kinds of people listed above. They can take as long as they want. Ask as many questions and lodge as many complaints as they want. This line will be 100 % exclusive for them. Let the fun begin...

DAILY FEATURE

MANIC MONDAY

$1 off well drinks. $2 off draft beer. $5 Crown Royal

TEXAS TUESDAY

$1 off anything made in Texas

WHISKEY & WINE WEDNESDAY

$1 off any Whiskey. $2 off any wine. -Free Pool-

THIRSTY THURSDAY

$1 off all Tequila. $5 house ritas & Tequila sunrises

JUST KIDDING FRIDAY (JK)

$5 Jameson. $6 Kettle One. $4 Frireball.

SATUR-YAY!

$4 Purple Gatorade

$4 Woo Woo Shots

SUNDAY FUNDAY

$5 House Bloody Mary. $5 Mimosa. .50 off all Draft Beer

(Does Not Include Tax)

R eflections

by: John & Kathy Valastro

Got Coffee…

Island friends, it’s time to get our caffeine fix and jump on the coffee train. For my friends who need low-octane (decaffeinated) coffee, you can still come along and enjoy the different flavors offered by the many coffee vendors now on the island.

Kathy and I are on a mission to visit the coffee shops listed. This is not a reflection in which I tell you who has the best coffee, it’s a report to let you know the many places that are offering your “Morning Joe” or your afternoon “Pick me up”. I’m staying away from picking favorites since everyone has different tastes.

Some like their coffee strong or “bold”, others are lightweights and like it “blonde”. I’m somewhere in between. Coffees are usually classified as light, medium, or dark roast. Over the years coffee makers have gotten creative with coffee flavors, for example, I like Texas Pecan, but there are many.

These are some of the most popular flavors, but there are flavors for every season and every taste. The coffee industry is only limited by its creativity.

Popular Coffee Flavors

French Vanilla - Hazelnut - Caramel - Pumpkin Spice - Peppermint - Mocha

Butterscotch - Amaretto - Pecan

If you are new to the coffee scene you might want to try different coffees until you find the one that fits your mood or personality.

Different Types of Coffee Drinks

We’ll start with the most popular drinks that you can find on almost any coffee shop menu around the world. This will give you a good base, so you’ll always be prepared when it’s your turn to order. These drinks can all be made at home with an espresso machine if you’re thinking about getting one.

Here are the top 5 that I see and hear getting ordered:

Espresso (or Double Espresso) - There’s no drink easier to make than an espresso. The coffee grounds are packed tightly into the filter and hot water is forced through the filter to create a very strong dark coffee, typically served in 1–2-ounce portions.

Cappuccino - Very popular around the world, the cappuccino is similar to a flat white, only the espresso is blended with extra milk before the milk foam is added. It is typically equal parts espresso, milk, and milk foam. The cappuccino originated in Italy and remains one of the most popular coffee drinks you can order in Italy.

Latte - A latte is similar to a cappuccino but with more milk and only a thin layer of foam on the top. If you don’t like strong coffee, you’ll likely enjoy a latte.

Mocha - A mocha is essentially a cappuccino or coffee + milk drink with added chocolate, either in the form of cocoa or chocolate syrup. To me, they are the adult version of chocolate milk, only you don’t sound like a child ordering a mocha at a coffee bar.

Americano (closest to brewed coffee black) - An Americano is an espresso that has extra water added to it. Americans typically drink a larger cup of lower-strength coffee, while Europeans drink small amounts of high-strength coffee, like an espresso.

My island friends, you have been armed with the basics of coffee lingo, so now

it’s time to walk around the corner, jump in the car, hop on your bike, or if you’ve been influenced by the popularity of golf carts and scooters, take a journey and hit some of the local coffee shops that are here on the island.

I have listed the ones I’ve found, only in alphabetical order, so as to not influence too much. Of course, I have my favorite, but Kathy and I will keep that to ourselves. But, if you see us out and about, give us your thoughts, and then we can share ours.

• Conex Coffee Co. -

16708 Termini – San Luis Pass Road Suite F

• Seawall Coffee Company - 3892 Cove View Blvd Ste R

• Segundo Coffee Lab - 1110 23rd St.

• Starbucks (several locations) - 2808 61st St. - (Inside Randall’s Grocery), 102 Kempner St., 5730 Seawall Blvd - (Inside Kroger’s Grocery), UTMB at 301 University Blvd., and at Moody Gardens at 2931 Central City Blvd.

• Teaside Tampioca - 4702 Seawall Blvd

• The Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - 11 Evia Main

• Willow Coffee - 820 51st Street

Spring is in the air, and as you can see there are plenty of places to experience coffee on the island. I hope this reflection has been helpful and maybe we will see you out and about. Have a great time experimenting with different types, flavors, and brands.

John and Kathy Valastro