In 2024, Volkswagen will bring back the 1960’s Microbus or T1, first produced in March 1950, reinvented as an electric vehicle called the ID. Buzz. You know the bead hanging, tie-dyed, hippie van, peace sign covered vehicle that people slept in, lived in, that quickly became a psychedelic symbol of the times. This new bus is being called a spiritual successor and may create some enthusiast nostalgia for days gone by. I know I sat here and remembered the girl in high school that drove an orange one – Karen Bullock, I think. I thought she was so sophisticated and modern; I even got to ride with her one day. I’m sure we were probably listening to Dr. John, Three Dog Night, and Edgar Winter as we hurried home so we could watch Sonny and Cher or Good Times. Ha ha. I desperately need a new car so YES; I was having my moment imagining Teller and me driving through the city in a new Volkswagen Van. His ears would be flying, head stuck out the side window with a tie-dyed bandana around his neck.
After working a really long time, I had ‘most everything ready to make my way to the accountant’s office to hand off my income tax to two sweet ladies. I also needed to vacuum the office, so I went to work. During my vacuuming each week, I always ask Teller if he wants a fortune cookie, and he heads straight to the sofa in the back where we share our cookies, along with Sunday night dog kisses. He is THE best dog. I opened the first cookie (we eat two each week), then read our fortune. It said, “If you understand what you’re doing, you’re not learning anything.” Hmmm. This seems very appropriate for the finishing of income tax. I think it’s safe to say, I may be past the stage of learning, but absolutely not because I understand what I’m doing.
You’d think that the part of the brain that used to remember phone numbers would take over remembering passwords! But NOOOOO!!!
On Thursday, October 19th at 6 pm, Gavin Miculka, Assistant Sites Manager of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill, and Jenny Townzen, Sites Educator, will present “Untapping the Past: The Archeology of Kreische Brewery.” Kreische Brewery, constructed by German immigrant Heinrich Kreische, grew to become the third largest in Texas before it ceased operations shortly after Kreische’s death in 1882. A century later, investigations uncovered a wide array of material culture that speaks to the entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity of Kreische as well as the importance of building family and community for German immigrants on the Bluff and beyond. Gavin and Jenny will discuss the findings of the Kreische Brewery complex. Brazoria County Historical Museum, 100 E. Cedar St., Angleton.
I don’t want to go through things that don’t kill me but make me stronger anymore.
Are you ready for this? Cowboy and Cowgirl dreams are getting ready to come true. On October 23rd, Crocs will unveil Croots; like a cowboy boot and a pair of Crocs have a baby. Yes, believe it or not, for a limited time the Colorado footwear company will be selling Cowboy Boots with detachable spurs. Oh, did I mention that this is in honor of Croctober. The brown Croots are actually kind of cute, and of course we WILL be seeing them around town. We do after all, live in Texas, where dirt and manure seeping inside the holes in our shoes doesn’t bother us at all. $120 pair.
President Biden was joined by Selma Blair as she spoke at the White House in honor of the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act. Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in Aug. 2018 and calls herself a proud disabled woman. She walked with her trusty cane, as her service dog Scout, took a nap at the President’s feet. Speaking of Biden and dogs, Commander, his 2-year-old German shepherd has been removed from the White House because he had bitten “many” Secret Service agents who are supposed to be protecting the President. From my own dog-person relationship with Teller, I’m thinking perhaps Commander believes he is supposed to be the one to protect the President and First Lady. Teller nipped at people before because he thinks he has to protect me. Nothing earth shattering, I just know some people (men) have to approach him gently and slowly. Someone wasn’t kind in Teller’s past. There was a friend visiting our office a few weeks back and Teller stationed himself between me and the man. When I moved, Teller moved, continuing to look at the ground. Dogs are smart. Or perhaps, Secret Service just taste really good.
Pumpkins may be in shorter supply this year because of the weather. Eight children, between the ages of 6 to 8, ingested cannabis-infused candy at Boys & Girls Club in Florida, with 6 being hospitalized. A 33-year-old Oklahoma woman pleaded guilty to child neglect charges, enabling child sexual abuse, and will serve 20 years after her 12-year-old daughter gave birth to the child of a 24-year-old man who was charged then with rape, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, and will have to register as a sex offender. The family of the girl even threw the “couple” a baby shower. It gets more unbelievable. The girl’s father is currently serving time for first-degree rape unrelated to the case. Messed up. The manufacturers of 10 medications have reluctantly agreed to negotiate with Medicare about their prices weeks after Biden announced the first ten drugs selected for price negotiations. Yeah. More than a third of those companies that make the drugs on the list have sued the federal government, but all the companies signed agreements saying they will negotiate.
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Brazosport ISD Superintendent, Danny Massey presented the 2022-2023 Educator of the Year award to Tracey Kesseler from Bess Brannen Elementary and Volunteer of the Year, Mark Thornton from Zachry Group.
Gifted actor and author, David McCallum, died at 90. He was best known for his role of Ducky Mallard on NCIS, and the 60’s spy series, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., as agent Illya Kuryakin, opposite Robert Vaughn’s suave Napoleon Solo. Senator Dianne Feinstein died at 90. She was the nation’s longest-tenured female senator and the oldest member of Congress when she died.
The Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse will be visible in North America for first time in 11 years, starting October 13th, the annular solar eclipse will make its way across eight states. Texas is included in the 100% coverage path, which includes Midland-Odessa, San Antonio & Corpus Christi, with Houston area expected to see between 80% to 85% (partial solar eclipse) viewing coverage. The planetarium at The Center for the Arts and Sciences taking reservations and viewing glasses available, 2 for $5. 979-265-7661. www.bcfas.org. See front page of this paper. NASA has interactive map available svs.gsfc.nasa.gov
A landlord tried to charge a $250 pet fee for a goldfish. Can that be classified as a service animal? An Alabama library mistakenly flagged a children’s book because the author’s last name is GAY… Marie-Louise GAY. Good grief. What happened to common sense! The beautiful little picture book, “Read Me a Story, Stella,” is about a girl who teaches her younger brother the joys of reading. The book is #7 in a popular series that has sold 2 million copies in 10 languages. The late Bob Ross created a painting from his first TV show The Joy of Painting which featured trees by a river. The painting is now for sale on Modern Artifacts for $9.8 million. “There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.” – Bob Ross
Do you remember the cute movie, “13 Going on 30” with Jennifer Garner? There will be a stage version hopefully by 2025. I love the movie. Moonlighting, the hit 1985-89 detective series starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd is now available to stream on HULU. It was such a good show! I tuned in to Golden Bachelor but was so disappointed in the silliness of it all. They could have had such a great show if they hadn’t added such stupid stuff to it. Give us ‘Golden’ people a break – we’re not like that at all. I opened up my Roomba this morning to empty it and pulled out a $20 bill. Bet your vacuum cleaner doesn’t do that. I just said goodbye to the final flower on my daylilies. I guess its fall. Mary Lou Retton (55 years-old with four daughters), one of the most famous and popular athletes of all time, has been in ICU for more than a week, has a rare form of pneumonia, cannot breathe on her own, and is fighting for her life.
Learn To Grow Your Own Italian Oyster Mushrooms With F&C Mushroom Company At The Wild Peach Market, Sat., October 14th, 9:30am, $25. Registration Required, Call or Text 979-480-5444 Or Message www.facebook.com/WildPeachMarket. More on mushrooms next week!
Don’t forget that October 14th is National I LOVE YOU Day and National Dessert Day. But then again, October 16th is Global Cat Day. Catnip Cake! What a choice to celebrate. I pick them all. Thank you for reading us. We appreciate you.
LISA
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