There’s just too much news! Ye’r killing me.
The George Strait Phenom- Everyone, even the New Yorker, is celebrating Strait, whose longevity in country music is amazing. I have a G Strait story myself. During my Hawaii years, I had a duplex in Waialua, on the North Shore of Oahu, not far from Schofield Barracks. The duplex across from mine had been rented in the past by G Strait when he was a young soldier at Schofield. The owners, Mr and Mrs Foo, told me that ever after when he came through Honolulu, he took them out to dinner. I told this to a homeless lady in the Roy’s parking lot who was wearing a George Strait T-Shirt. She said I made her day.
“End of Season”-I haven’t even got used to the idea that it’s summer yet, and the stores are advertising “end of season” sales. That’s so wrong!
The Kitchen Trial- I usually don’t comment on the local crime scene but I want to note that in the hubbub surrounding this case, the fact that the young man whose testimony is most crucial is an HONOR STUDENT. Can you imagine living though that chaos ? I hope someone helps him with college.
Two Things You Don’t Know About Me- I have never taken a selfie. And I have never watched Game of Thrones.
The Parklets Abide- remember when Rob Holmlund was first pushing the idea of parklets in Eureka? I objected to losing more parking in Old Town. A couple of days ago there was a followup in the Times-Standard. Apparently a volunteer force from Old Town businesses was entrusted to monitor parking and concluded that, hey, there’s PLENTY of parking in Old Town. I’m a big fan of Mr Holmlund but my experience has been different. The DAY BEFORE the piece came out in the T-S, I tried to pick up a watch from Ten Window Williams. When I had dropped it off, I found parking within a block. When I came back (at 3 pm, carefully avoiding the lunchtime rush) there was nothing on the whole block except a half-space not big enough for an Isetta. Remember those? I ended up parking illegally on the sidewalk. I’m looking at having PT or surgery or both to improve my mobility but even if you’re not disabled THERE’S NOT ENOUGH PARKING IN OLD TOWN. Period. End of story.
Tour de France– Do you watch it? It’s the best low-rent travelogue on the air. Sometimes I even see places where I’ve been. It’s great TV.
Benbow construction continues- the $10M revamp of the Benbow was supposed to be completed July 17 but is now expected to continue until October. It will be gorgeous and accessible then but right now the rear entrance is no more and those dreadful steps up the front are the only access. I love the Benbow but we’ve cancelled a birthday party and I’m sure they’re losing a lot of other business too. Let’s hope they finish up fast.
I’m a Democrat and not at all religious, but last night I found myself praying for Sen. John McCain. I really did.
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