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CONTENTS

Camping Joins the Sharing Economy Finally Landowners and Campers Hook Up to Match On-line

Birdy in the WindowExperts Discuss Ways to Attract Birds to Your Yard

Talk to TammyPricing Your House Correctly in Houston’s Spring Market

Time to Teach Your Kids to Play GolfThe First Tee of Greater Houston is the Place to Do It

Meaningful Ways to Support Veterans“All Gave Some. Some Gave All.”

Bon AppetitAnice Shelton Serves Tex-Mex and Spicy Blackberry Margaritas

Honest Lies and Other Misguided ThoughtsRemember the Excitement of the Saturday Matinee?

Planning a Big Group Destination WeddingFive Tips for a Successful Large Destination Wedding

PUBLISHER Juliet Hubbell

EDITOR Nancy Moreland

ASSISTANT EDITOR Tamara Abel

ART DIRECTORAdra Stafford

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Ann Greer

CONTRIBUTORSByron Barclay

Tammy BatemanAudrey Boutros

Karen BunchJulia Davila Newt HarlanAhmad Khan

Bobby McCallittAnice Shelton

Susan Scott Watts

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The number of people sharing their homes

and rides has increased at steady rates across

America based on increasing demand for less

expensive and better vacation rentals and

carpools. Now, landowners can join the sharing

economy and benefit by sharing their land and

hosting campers.

In recent years, the number of people going

camping has steadily grown; leaving many

state and national parks overcrowded and

booked up months in advance. Hipcamp.com,

an online resource for listing, discovering

and booking unique places to stay in nature,

is unlocking previously inaccessible pieces

of land and creating more campsites for

the growing population of campers. This

also meets a common need amongst private

landowners who can now host campers

and earn money toward keeping their land

undeveloped and natural.

“We’re dedicated to building the largest

network of private landowners, including

farmers, ranchers and vineyard owners,

through which we can support them in keeping

their land and taking better care of it, which

we know isn’t always possible,” said Alyssa

Ravasio, Hipcamp founder and CEO. “It’s a

great way for landowners to earn money and

while sharing their special property with people

who respect and have a low impact on the

land. Not surprisingly, our private camps are

some of the most popular with our campers.”

Building on the growing trend of diversifying

revenue, this can be an attractive prospect for

landowners as it helps them protect their land

all while increasing access to nature for their

local communities. Several Hipcamp hosts

have earned $5,000, $6,000 and even up to

$13,000 in their first six months hosting during

the peak summer season. This additional

revenue can be used to help offset property

taxes, monitoring fees, barn-building or just

put a little extra cash in your pocket while

keeping your land privately held.

“Hipcamp has allowed us to keep our land the

way it is,” said Mackenzie O’Donnell, host at

Mendocino Magic, California. “I don’t have

to think about selling it because the business

model supports our long term plans. The

empty promise of a bulk sale would bring cash

to my family, but the dream of keeping the land

protected, respected and accessible would die.”

At the same time, camper demand is outpacing

the number of available campsites, creating

increased opportunity for landowners. To

share your land or discover unique camping

destinations near you, visit hipcamp.com/

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College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

Looking for a pet that does not need to be housebroken, groomed or

trained? How about a flock of them? If so, consider making your front or

back yard a haven for wild birds. With very little effort, one can enjoy the

sights and sounds of these feathered friends all year long.

The best way to attract birds to a yard is by providing plenty of food and

water. “Most commercial feeders will work fine as long as they are sturdy,

easy to clean, and have adequate drainage,” advised Dr. Ian Tizard, director

of the Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center at the College of Veterinary

Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University.

Tizard says where the feeder is placed is more important than what type of

feeder it is. “No bird wants to take the risk of getting ambushed. Feeders

should be near enough to foliage that birds might use it to flee from

predators,” said Tizard. However, birds will be wary of feeders and baths

placed too close to bushes since predators can easily spring from nearby

foliage in a surprise attack.

“Birdhouses should be placed in a way that mimics the location of the birds’

natural habitat,” Tizard explained.

Birdy in the Window For as many types of feeders that are available, there are at least

as many kinds of birdseed. Tizard recommends sunflower seed for

attracting the widest variety and most colorful birds, including

cardinals and finches. Some mixes are designed to attract only certain

birds, so consult the package labeling for this information.

Keeping birdfeeders, baths, and houses clean is also crucial to keeping

healthy, happy birds visiting the yard.

“Cleaning feeders and houses will keep harmful mold from growing in

them. Wood feeders, which can be difficult to clean, are not usually

recommended,” said Tizard. “Supplying birdfeeders and baths causes

more birds to congregate than would under normal circumstances,”

explained Tizard. “For this reason, disease may spread more quickly, but

keeping feeders and baths clean can minimize the spread of disease.”

Tizard suggests using a solution of one part household bleach to two

or three parts water for effectively cleaning feeders and baths. At the

very least, they should be cleaned once a year, but may require cleaning

more often where exposure to the elements has fouled the seed and/

or water. Birdhouses are usually vacated during the winter months, so

you’ll want to clean them out then to prepare for spring’s new tenants.

Hummingbirds require special considerations. According to Tizard, the

best way to attract hummingbirds is to design a garden full of colorful,

fragrant flowers. “It is okay to provide hummingbird feeders with

homemade nectar as a supplement, but be aware that the males can be

territorial,” Tizard explained. “Providing more than one feeder will ease

the aggression associated with hummingbird males who will claim one

as his own.” Since homemade nectar can spoil, it is important to keep a

fresh supply in clean feeders.

Also, it is important to note that feeders placed too close to windows

may actually be more harmful than helpful. Birds are often injured

or killed flying into windows when the birds mistake the reflection in

the glass for sky. You can reduce the chances of window injuries by

placing stickers or other reflection-marring materials on your windows.

Silhouette bird stickers can often be purchased where birdseed is sold.

These window stickers intimidate smaller birds, keeping them from

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Despite what you may be hearing, homes are selling - but price is very important!

Have you ever wondered how the list price is determined?

The first, and most important factor is understanding market value. The existing pool of prospective buyers determines a property’s value based on:

h Location, design, amenities and condition

h Availability of comparable (competing) properties

h Economic conditions that affect real property transactions

Factors that have little or no influence on the market value of a house include:

h The price the seller originally paid for the property

h HCAD determined value

h The seller’s expected net proceeds

h The amount spent on improvements

The impact of accurate pricing:

h Properties priced within market range generate more showings and offers,

and sell in a shorter period of time.

h Properties priced too high have a difficult time selling, with a longer time on

the market which ultimately negatively impacts the final selling price.

It is imperative that you work with a real estate professional to give you an impartial

evaluation of market activity.

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TIME TO TEACH THE KIDS TO PLAY GOLF

Golf is a great sport – it is fun and can be

enjoyed for a lifetime. Houston provides

weather that allows for playing golf almost year

round, and what better time to learn the game

than when you are young?

The First Tee of Greater Houston provides

just such an opportunity. With three locations

around town, The First Tee of Greater Houston

at FM Law Park is closer than you think.

Located just off the south loop at 8400 Mykawa,

it’s easy to get to and a real hidden gem. In

addition to a 9-hole golf course, The First Tee

of Greater Houston at FM Law Park boasts a

driving range and putting green, as well as a

nice practice area to allow kids to work on their

chipping and sand game.

Programming is available to any child 7-18 years

of age and classes are offered year round – with

spring, summer, fall, & winter sessions available.

Executive Director Doug Earle encourages any

young person interested to sign up. “It’s a great

opportunity for kids to learn the wonderful game

of golf.” Summer classes begin in early June and

classes are offered weekdays, evenings or on

Saturdays. They offer 5-week and 8-week sessions.

The First Tee provides clubs, balls, tees, and

any other equipment students might need.

However, participants may bring their own golf

clubs if they prefer. Annual membership is only

$30 per child and the facilities are designated

for use by The First Tee members only. Students

are taught the fundamentals of how to play, as

well as golf etiquette and rules. In addition, The

First Tee program teaches life skills – things like

sportsmanship, integrity, honesty, perseverance,

and responsibility. It allows kids to use their own

judgment, and gain confidence – things that are

helpful in everyday life.

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After reaching a certain skill level, students are granted free access to all

city-managed courses in Houston – Monday thru Thursday. These courses

include Memorial, Sharpstown, Gus Wortham, and Brock. This makes for

a great opportunity to get kids outdoors all summer.

Parents of participants interested in joining The First Tee must attend

a New Member Orientation prior to signing up for classes. This one-

hour session will provide those new to The First Tee with an overview

of the curriculum as well as a brief history on the Greater Houston

Chapter. Registration is available at the conclusion of each New Member

Orientation. Visit their website for more information:

www.thefirstteegreaterhouston.org

In addition, there are opportunities for adults as well. The First Tee of

Greater Houston is always looking for volunteers. Many opportunities are

available from coordinator, to mentor, to coach. As The First Tee says: “golf

knowledge or ability is not required to volunteer – simply a passion for kids.”

Youth programming makes the community a better place. Houston

is blessed with this wonderful program that is not only affordable and

educational, but it is teaching young people to make better choices

concerning their health and well-being. Don’t wait until summer is almost

over to try and figure out what your son or daughter can do to avoid the

inevitable boredom that sets in – introduce them to the game of golf and

get them out on the golf course! They might just discover a passion that

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Americans, it seems, do understand the importance of

Memorial Day. A 2015 poll by Rasmussen Reports found 52

percent of those polled viewed Memorial Day as one of the

nation’s most important holidays, while 42 percent saw it as at

least somewhat important.

When Americans first began observing the day in the late

1860s, they were pausing to remember the more than half

a million Americans who had died in the then-recently

ended Civil War. Today, Memorial Day observances not

only remember the sacrifice of the deceased who gave all,

but also the thousands of living veterans, many of whom

are wounded in body, mind or both.

“Amid the celebrations marking the unofficial start of

the summer season, it can be difficult to find meaningful

ways to observe Memorial Day,” says Jeff Roy, chairman

of the board of the Purple Heart Foundation, a non-

profit organization that provides counseling, support and

advocacy for Purple Heart recipients, and raises funds for

programs that support veterans and their families. “But

Americans truly do want to express their gratitude to

veterans for their many sacrifices. Fortunately, there are

many ways they can help make a difference for veterans.”

Meaningful Ways to Support

VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY

“All gave some. Some gave all.” You likely hear that phrase around Memorial Day every year, but do you

know its origin? Or what Memorial Day is supposed to mean to the veterans who gave some, the survivors of those

who gave all, and the Americans who enjoy continued freedom because of those sacrifices?

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Technical Sgt. Grady Brown, Sr. , 1941Company F, 143rd Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, WWII

Grady Brown, Sr., served in North Africa, Central Europe and Italy

in WWII. He was wounded and captured at the Rapido River In

Italy on Jan 20, 1944.

He was a prisoner of war until he was liberated by the Russian Army near

Berlin, Germany in April, 1945. He was in several POW camps but spent

the most time in Stalag IIB in what was Hammerstein, (now Czarne,

Poland). He was in the “Death March” that took them all the way across

Germany. Anyone that couldn’t keep marching was shot and left.

He was only 85lbs when he was liberated and made it back to the

states. He went on to raise a family of five and have 18 grandchildren.

Grady was awarded three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. These were

given for Valor in Battle. Sgt. Grady Brown, Sr. was a true American Hero!

Grady Brown, Sr. is the grandfather of Adra Stafford, Ultra’s Art Director.


From simple and small to noble and industrious, it’s possible to find many meaningful ways to honor all who gave some and the some who gave all. And as for that now-famous phrase - Howard William Osterkamp of Dent, Ohio, Korean War veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart first uttered it.

h Fly the American flag properly and proudly.

h Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. Established by Congress, the one-minute observance is a chance for all Americans to pause in the middle of their summer celebrations to remember the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans.

h Help provide a service dog to a veteran with physical disabilities or PTSD. The National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) provides service dogs for free to qualifying veterans. You can help by making an online donation, sponsor a “doggie dorm” for service dogs in training, raise a puppy who will become a service dog, or become a volunteer. Visit the organization’s website at www.neads.org to learn more.

h Donate to the Purple Heart Foundation’s scholarship program, which provides financial support to Purple Heart recipients and their families for college-related expenses like tuition, books, and room and board.

h Contact the local veterans’ home or veterans’ hospital and volunteer there for the day. Or, you can simply take an hour or two to visit with the residents there and thank them for their service.

h Visit the local cemetery and place flags or flowers on the graves of veterans. Contact the cemetery first for their visitation guidelines and to learn where the veterans’ section is located - many cemeteries have special sections set aside for veterans.

h Help ensure veterans make the most of the services available to them. Donate to the Purple Heart Foundation’s National Service Officers Program, which helps pay to place service officers in Veterans Administration facilities across the country. These officers are specially trained to help veterans access the many benefits, programs and services available to them.

h Attending a Memorial Day parade is a great way to show your appreciation and support for veterans - but you can do even more. Prior to the event, contact the parade organizers and find out what veterans groups will be marching in the parade. Offer to donate water, snacks or anything else the veterans may need to make their walk easier and more enjoyable. There are many parades around the Houston area.

h Pick up the phone and call the veterans in your life - almost everyone knows at least one person who has served in the military. Perhaps your grandfather served in World War II, the Korean War or Vietnam. You may know someone who has recently returned from serving in the Global War on Terror. Take some time to let those people

know you’re thinking of them, and appreciate their service. (BPT) �

HOW TO HANG AN AMERICAN FLAG:

When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window it should be displayed in the same way, that is with the

union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.

Captain James A. Greer sits on a U-8 (twin engine Beechcraft) at Tan Son Nhat Airport, Vietnam 1964. This was his first of three tours in Vietnam.

James A. Greer is the father of Juliet Hubbell, Ultra’s Publisher.

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I love living in the great state of Texas and one of

the greatest benefits is TEX-MEX food!

Please note I did not say “Mexican food” because

what we eat at most restaurants is far from the

beautiful and complex cuisine found in Mexico.

REAL Mexican food is regional (just like here

in the U.S.) and so much more than tacos and

enchiladas. The tacos are nothing like the greasy

ground meat filled things Taco Bell calls a “taco”

(that being said I am the mom of a teenage boy and

I know Taco Bell has its place in this world).

I grew up deep in South Texas. I love the yellow cheese

enchiladas popular in the area that are covered in rich

brown gravy fragrant with ground chile and spices.

Breakfast tacos are flour tortillas filled with eggs and

chorizo (ground pork sausage seasoned with chile and

vinegar) or papas con huevos (eggs and potatoes). I

love carne guisada (meat in rich brown gravy fragrant

with cumin) and red rice.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I want to share a few of

my “new school” recipes for Tex-Mex food and my

favorite margarita. You can find the ingredients at

your usual grocery store but I urge you to break out of

the mold a bit and take a trip to La Michoacana (my

favorite) or Fiesta. There are locations all over town

and I prefer the quality of the produce and ingredients

when I am cooking Mexican or Tex-Mex.

Let’s start with the cocktail, shall we? A

tasty margarita makes everything more fun!

I always keep two salsas in my fridge. Both are

green but they are completely different. One is a

creamy cilantro sauce that is like a kicked up ranch

dressing. The other is a traditional green salsa made

with tomatillos but I like to put it in the blender and

make it smooth. I use them on eggs, sandwiches, as a

dip, as a dressing, over chicken, or with tacos.

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TEX MEX CUISINEby Anice Shelton

SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA

(serves two) 2-3 thin slices of fresh jalapeno (see note) 8-10 blackberries 1 oz Agave nectar (or to taste) 4-6 ounces Tequila (depending on how strong you like it) 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 7 limes) 2 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice (1 large)

NOTE: if you don’t care for spicy things either leave the jalapeno out or just remove the seeds and ribs. For a typical two-inch jalapeno, I use about 1/3 of the jalapeno, sliced into a few rounds. The beauty of this margarita is that you can make it in the blender and add ice for a frozen margarita or you can do it in a cocktail shaker to serve over crushed ice. Blender method: add blackberries, jalapeno slices, agave nectar, lime and orange juices to blender. Blend well. Add in tequila and a cup of ice cubes. Blend well. Add more ice if desired. Shaker method: muddle berries and jalapeno slices with ½ of the tequila in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Let it sit 5-10 minutes. Add in agave nectar, fresh juices, and the rest of the tequila. Shake well. Strain into glasses filled with crushed ice.

(To salt the rim, use pink salt with some grated lime zest)


CREAMY CILANTRO GREEN SAUCE 1 “handful” of cilantro 1-2 jalapenos (depending on how spicy you want) 2 medium tomatillos, husks removed, quartered 1 envelope Ranch dressing mix ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream (do not use fat free) ½ cup light mayonnaise (or regular...just NOT fat free)

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well. I usually start with one jalapeno and taste it before adding the second. Sometimes I add in a bit more cilantro if the flavor is not strong enough. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before

serving. Shake or stir well before serving.

GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA 10 tomatillos (more if they are small) 6-8 jalapenos left whole, stems removed Olive oil Salt

Wash and remove husks from the tomatillos. Place in a heavy saucepan with the jalapenos and cover with water. Boil until the jalapenos begin to soften. Remove from heat and cover and let cool but do NOT drain. Once cool, put the tomatillos and about 4 of the jalapenos in the blender. Add in 2 TBS of olive oil and blend well. Taste and add more jalapeno if you desire more heat. Season to taste with salt. Store in fridge up to 10 days.

Another “new school” Tex-Mex meal we enjoy in our home is Red Beans and Chorizo with

Jalapeno Sausage. Think of it as a Mexican version of the Cajun classic Red Beans and Rice. This

is what my son calls “pork overload” and it makes a hearty meal. You can cut back on the fat and

calories by leaving out the bacon and the sausage...or just skip the sausage.

RED BEANS WITH CHORIZO AND JALAPENO SAUSAGE

1 lb dried small red beans (or red kidney beans) Cilantro Cumin Pepper 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined & diced 1 small onion diced 1 TBS bacon fat or 2 slices of jalapeno or regular smoked bacon cut into small pieces or lardons 1 lb Mexican style chorizo (see note) ½ lb pork sausage (jalapeno or regular)

Note: chorizo can be bought in bulk at La Michoacana or Fiesta or found in the sausage section of H-E-B, Kroger, or Randalls. If the chorizo is in links, be sure to remove the meat from the casings before cooking. Rinse the beans and soak them overnight. The beans will need 4 hours on high and a few more hours on low to fully cook. If you have to be gone all day, cooking 8-10 hours on low will also get them soft. Make sure you have the beans covered in one inch of water. Add the diced onion and jalapeno (you can skip the jalapeno), ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 tsp. cumin, the bacon or bacon fat and 8-10 stalks of the cilantro (it’s easier to fish out if they are left whole). One hour before serving, sauté the chorizo until fully cooked, drain, and then add to the beans. If you want to add sausage, you can either leave it in large chunks and add in 2 hours before serving (be sure it is a fully cooked sausage) or slice thinly and add to the beans when you add the chorizo. Taste to adjust seasonings. Serve with rice and a sprinkling of more fresh cilantro and a dollop of crema or a little grated cheese.

AVOCADO GREEN SALSA ½ recipe of Green Tomatillo Salsa (cooled, not hot) 1 ripe avocado ⅓ cup cilantro leaves 2 TBS sour cream or Mexican crema Juice of one small lime

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate for about an hour and serve the same day. This is a use-it-in-a-day salsa because of the avocado. This resembles the

famous creamy green salsa served at a popular Mexican restaurant.

Bon Appetit Continued on page 25

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Back in the days when I was growing up, every

town had a picture show. Not only were these

landmarks, but also in those days, along with

the churches and the high school football

games, they were pretty much the hubs of the

social scene. In Humble, ours was named the

Jewel Theater.

Some of my most pleasant times were spent

at the Jewel Theater. The old picture show is

gone now, although its shell remains, having

been converted to office space, but through

my memories, it remains a part of my life, as

I’m sure it is also with many others who grew

up in Humble.

I have lots of fond memories of the Jewel. Do

you remember how good the fresh-popped

popcorn smelled while you were in line, waiting

to buy your ticket? My mouth waters now,

fifty some years later as I remember it. They

must’ve had some kind of secret ingredient

back in those days because you could never

make home-popped popcorn taste the same

as it did at the picture show. Still can’t. I don’t

even care for popcorn anymore. Guess that

I outgrew my taste for it or something, but it

sure tastes good to remember it.

From the time that I was about six years old,

until I reached my early teens, the highlight of

most of my weeks was the Saturday matinee

at the Jewel. In those days Saturday was “the”

day in small towns. We didn’t live in town, but

like most folks, lived several miles out in the

country. On Saturday around noon, the whole

family loaded up and headed into town. The

old man would have to check in at the feed

store and hardware store and then probably

ease by Lloyd’s or the Busy Bee for a cool one.

Meanwhile, mama went to Schott’s or the

Frank Brother’s grocery store to buy the weekly

groceries and then stopped by the various

stores to pay on the family charge accounts

(no credit cards in those days), do a little

shopping and catch up on the local gossip.

And, unless we had seriously misbehaved

during the previous week or money was tighter

than usual, there was little doubt where we

kids were headed---the Saturday matinee at

the Jewel.

Admission was nine cents for children 12 and

under. That meant if you were lucky enough

to get fifty cents, that you could get in, buy a

bag of popcorn, an all-day sucker or some Milk

Duds, and a Coke from the machine and still

have money left for a double-dipper ice cream

at the confectionery next door, while you

were waiting for your parents to pick you up.

(Of course if Mrs. Ivy knew that your parents

limited the snacks that you could have, you

would be “s-o-l” trying to buy any more than

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your allotment and if you got caught trying to have a friend to buy them

for you, they’d take the snacks and tell your parents.

What a bargain that nine cents was. There was always a double feature.

We got to see a western starring Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, the Lone

Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix, Red Ryder and Little Beaver or

some other western hero of the day, paired with a comedy or mystery

feature (usually B-grade, but we didn’t know the difference) such as the

Bowery Boys, Buck Rogers or Charley Chan, and at least one cartoon,

a serial and the newsreel. Plus

our parents got at least 3 ½

hours of baby-sitting. I don’t

know how we made it without

all the sex and bad language,

and witnessing all the violence

that we were exposed to. Most

of the time the cowboys didn’t

even kiss the girl, but they sure

could and did fight, with both

their fists and their guns. It’s a

wonder that we didn’t grow up

completely maladjusted. (I’m

sure there are some folks that

think we did.)

There was a definite pecking

order for the seating at these

matinees. The younger you

were, the closer you sat to the

screen. The first graders and

younger children sat in seats up

front, graduating to preteens

and young teenagers in back.

The only exception to this being

the front row and the two or

three rows behind it, which were

the exclusive territory of third

and forth grade boys. Sitting on

the very front row was so prestigious that when leaving your seat to go

to the bathroom, you had to be sure to have a friend sitting beside you

to “save your seat”. If you forgot to do this or the friend was two-faced,

when you returned you’d find your seat occupied and you’d have to

go to fist city or move back with the younger kids. I got a few bloody

noses and kicked out of the show several times because of these types of

disputes.

Don’t ask me why the front row was so important, because this meant

that you had to spend the entire 3 ½ hours looking almost straight up,

but this was the way it was always done. Shame on the first, second or

third grader who tried to get uppity and invade this exclusive territory.

Juvenile justice was swift and cruel and without fail, the trespasser

would soon find he was the object of any number of pranks that only

the minds of eight and nine-year-old boys can think up. Usually it didn’t

take long for him to realize that he was out of his element and move

back a few rows to his peer group.

Somehow as we “matured” into fifth graders, one by one we abandoned

the front row in favor of the more

comfortable viewing further back

in the theater. Of course, about

this time we were discovering

girls and since they wouldn’t be

caught dead sitting down front

with a bunch of gross boys, it made

sense to migrate a little in their

direction.

By the sixth grade, we were fairly

comfortable with being around

girls, even sitting next to the girl

that we “liked” on occasion. The

rites of courtship at this time bore

faint resemblance to that of older

youngsters, consisting mostly of

taps, tags and nudges and sharing

popcorn and Cokes. Handholding

with sweaty palms was reserved for

that really special girl, and then

only when you thought none of

your friends were looking.

Sometime during the late seventh

or early eighth grade, the Saturday

matinee lost its allure. For one

thing, by then most of us had

turned 13 and the admission price

went up, although some of the smaller of us managed to pass for 12 for

a while, the adolescent growth spurt caught up with us pretty quick.

Then too, at that time of our lives it was important to be as “old” as

possible---13 going on 14. But the main thing was we were older. We

were involved in more activities at school and most of us had jobs

on Saturdays, either around town or helping at home. In those days,

parents pretty much counted 12 and 13-year-olds as adults when it

came to the workload. But the end of the Saturday matinees didn’t

mean the end of picture shows for us---far from it, but those tales will

have to wait for another time. �

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“The most intriguing and prominent wedding trend of 2016 is couples

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Three Proactive ProjectsFor the Small Business Owner

Courtesy of Byron K. Barclay

Having spent quite a bit of time with a number of small business owners, there have been three areas

of inquiry that continue to come up, year in and year out. These items are almost always the result of a

brainstorming session, or the subject of a roundtable discussion, and they also offer quite a bit of “bang for

the buck” impact on a small business. No doubt if you’re in business for yourself, you have considered one

or more of these projects for yourself.

Business Entity Formation – One of the most basic, and critical decisions any small business owner

or startup entrepreneur must decide on, from the beginning, is how to set up the business. A sole

proprietorship, a limited partnership are just two examples, though a small corporation, a limited

liability company or a full-blown corporation can also be the right fit, depending on the number of

people involved in the business, the tax circumstances of the business and the kind of business that will

be conducted. The filing process with the Texas Secretary of State can cost as little as several hundred

dollars, and it can be accomplished sometimes in a matter of hours, if not a few days.

Registered Trademarks and Service Marks – Once you’ve got the business idea and you’ve got the business

formed or organized, the next task may concern a trademark or logo for your business. The United States

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) can assist small business owners in registering a trade name or

logo by issuing a trademark to your business. This trademark allows you to use the “®” after your name,

which gives the world notice that you have registered your name with the USPTO and you will then

have the legal right to protect that name. Like a business formation, the filing process for a trademark can

cost as little as several hundred dollars, but this process can take six months to a year from start to finish,

so the sooner one gets started on this, the better.

Buy-Sell Agreements and other Estate Plans – Once you have the business up and running, it is important to

have a heart-to-heart discussion with anyone else who is a co-owner, partner or member of the business

about how and when the business will end. Entrepreneurs are quick with an idea for a startup, but only

a few really smart business owners will discuss how and under which circumstances a business will be

wound down. Buy-sell agreements between partners can set these circumstances up, including not only

death of a partner, but other financial situations such as divorce or personal bankruptcy of that partner.

Remember, there are lots of good ideas and advice out there for your business, but talented bakers or

mechanics or artists aren’t always talented business planners. While there are numerous articles on the

Internet available to aid the small business owner, as well as cheap turn-key providers that offer basic,

general documentation at a substantial savings over engaging legal counsel, there is no substitute for the

advice of a seasoned attorney who is well-versed in business planning. THAT is always money well spent. �

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Byron K. Barclay is a Houston, Texas attorney and Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. In addition, Mr. Barclay handles estate planning matters and is regularly appointed to serve various courts in Harris County as an Attorney Ad Litem for the estates of persons who have died without a will. Mr. Barclay also handles commercial litigation, divorces, family law and child custody issues.

The foregoing article is offered only as a public service to this community and does not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice. This site and column should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. You should always consult a suitably qualified attorney regarding any specific legal problem or matter. The comments and opinions expressed on this site are of the individual author. Nothing in this column or on any website where it may be published is intended to create an attorney-client relationship and nothing posted by Mr. Barclay constitutes legal advice.

Should you have questions, you may forward them via email to Mr. Barclay at [email protected]. Questions may be edited for length or clarity. Mr. Barclay will choose questions submitted for brief answers and possible publication. Mr. Barclay reserves the right to choose which questions to answer, and submission of a question does not guarantee that he will provide an answer.

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BON APPETIT, Continued from page 15

There are a few tricks to making these delicious tacos. Read these hints before proceeding:

1. These tacos are made with steak and not ground beef. I like to buy the pre-cut

“carne para tacos” at La Michoacana which is steak pre-cut into thin, long, pieces.

2. If you don’t want to buy pre-cut meat, just use a couple of pounds of cheap

sirloin, rib eye, or strip steak. Don’t buy the prime cuts, just the simple “choice”

will do. Slice into ¼ inch slices against the grain and then cut into smaller strips.

3. The tortillas for these tacos are not fried but are dipped into the meat juices

as the meat cooks and then placed onto a hot “plancha” or griddle to brown

up a bit. I can’t stress enough how much of a difference this makes in how the

tortillas taste and for the overall deliciousness of the tacos. Trust me on this...

don’t skip this step!

4. Mexican crema can be found at La Michoacana (I like their store brand

which is usually in the butcher section) or at HEB and Kroger. Usually I find

the crema near the pimiento cheese and not near the sour cream for some

reason. I can usually find LaLa or Cacique brands. Ask if you can’t find it...

Mexican crema is like sour cream but a bit thinner and saltier.

Cook the onion in a bit of olive oil until soft and golden but not necessarily

caramelized. Remove from skillet and set aside, covered. In a large cast

iron skillet (or non-stick), put in about 1.5 ounces of olive oil and heat pan

until the oil shimmers. Add in the sliced meat and liberally season with salt

and pepper. Meanwhile, have a griddle or tortilla “plancha” heating up on

high so that it is hot enough that a drop of water dropped on it will quickly

“dance” about and evaporate...in others words you want it really hot! When

the meat begins to release its juices, start “dipping” the tortilla into the meat

mixture to get the tortilla a bit “wet” (but not soaked) on both sides. Get

a little of that fat and juice onto the tortilla to give it flavor and help it be

malleable. Cook the tortilla until a little browned on both sides (it helps to

have a sous chef for this task if you aren’t good at multitasking!) Continue

to cook the meat and the tortillas until the meat is fully cooked and almost

crispy and you have enough tortillas to serve.

Serve the tacos with the onions, meat, crema, salsas and sauce and a sprinkling

of fresh cilantro. I set it all out in bowls and everyone makes tacos to their liking.

La Michoacana also has pre-cut and seasoned pork for Tacos al pastor

(delicious with a little bit of grilled pineapple or a simple pineapple salsa of

pineapple, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro) and chicken for chicken street

tacos. Both are delicious and all you need to do is cook them thoroughly. Don’t

forget to make the tortillas just as you do for the beef version.

BEEF STREET TACOS 2-2.5 lbs. beef “carne para tacos” or sliced steak (see note)12-14 corn tortillas Salt Pepper 1 large onion, finely chopped Creamy cilantro sauce, green or red salsa or both Mexican crema or sour cream Cilantro (roughly chopped or just the picked leaves)

I hope you will enjoy these easy Tex-Mex dishes...branch out a bit from the norm and discover how a fresh take on the usual will make your Taco Tuesday a lot

tastier (and a little bit healthier).

Please share your photos of Ultra Recipes you have cooked by tagging in my Instagram pages @ultracookingwithanice @cookingwithultra and let me know how

you liked the recipe and if I can repost to share! �

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Orthodontists are uniquely qualified in the diagnosis, prevention, and

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orthodontic residency program. It can take 10 or more years of education

after high school to become an orthodontist. After completing college

requirements, the prospective orthodontist attends dental school. All

orthodontists are dentists first. Out of 100 dental school graduates, only six

go on to become orthodontists.

Only dentists who have successfully completed this advanced specialty

education may call themselves orthodontists. Only orthodontists are

accepted for membership in the American Association of Orthodontists

(AAO). Selecting a member of the AAO for orthodontic care is the

public’s assurance that they are selecting an orthodontist. You trust your

heart to a cardiologist, your skin to a dermatologist, and your knees to an

orthopedist. Like these specialists, orthodontists have in-depth experience

in orthodontic care. They use their knowledge and skills to help you get the

best results possible.

There are a lot of treatment options these days, from clear aligners to

high tech braces. They each have their uses, but only an orthodontist

has the specialized knowledge to identify and plan for all the variables

in your mouth. Orthodontists take your unique needs and wishes into

consideration too when recommending the right treatment option for you.

Orthodontists have knowledge of the full range of orthodontic appliance

“tools”. They know what to use and when to use it because they work with

these “tools” every day.

Sure you want a winning smile and your orthodontist wants that for

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