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Annual SUMMER Guide #1 lijeanwong.blogspot.com


2016


The Bruthas are in Town! The Dad I Know By Jean Wong


walks & barbeques, cooking Sunday breakfast too.


As a child I always knew that’s what all fathers do.


He taught me how to ride a bike and drive a car.


Sonoma, CA. ~ The Funky Fridays season opener on the front lawn of the historic Hood Mansion in Sonoma Valley features a local favorite, The Bruthas.


These guys bring together some of


the best talent in the Bay Area. Back by popular demand, this is definitely an all-star lineup you won’t want to miss. Sit back and enjoy or get up and dance to the sounds of some super funky soul and R&B. For details, visit www.funkyfridays.info or call 707-833-6288. The entire summer concert series is a fundraiser to benefit Sonoma County Regional Parks.


I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from,


everyone loves music. Billy Joel


to switch lanes, but once you decide, don’t hesitate.” Or, “If you’re lost,


will get you back to town just fine.”


that all fathers teach you. Tat’s what fathers are about.


And the many times of stress he said: “Hey, cool head, cool head.”


sometimes just too corny for us teenage folks.


Straight black hair, medium height, glasses and a thicken-


Te common sense, humor, laughter, many jokes—


Everyday he came home late aſter seven or even eight. Work was his default.


For him it was the norm to rise early morn.


A common rule a road with a white line


He’d say: “Until the coast is clear, just wait...


Going to the zoo,


ing waist. “No John Wayne,” I thought “too bad.”I wished he looked like other dads.


We’d groan and tolerate his traits~that’s what all good children do.


Te cars, colleges and univer- sities, always enough for all three of us.


Te endless patience as we grew.


He knew how long it takes to make a first rate person as we began to wonder is this what all fathers do?


what all fathers do.


(Some fathers are just too busy to even interview).


I just thank my lucky stars, my daddy’s number one, for me the best of all the rest—


Unique, extraordinaire, Time’s Man of the Year


For me it’s so, I know I know.


I don’t know any more


dressed, his table manners weren’t the best.


He never was that well


June 2016 • 14 Weird Facts & Fun Trivia - 5


Governor Lincoln Chafee signed legislation on June 27, 2014 declaring Calamari as the Official State Appetizer of Rhode Island.


The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island, built in 1673 is the oldest operating tavern in the United States.


In 1993 Rhode Island adopted Coffee Milk as the Official State Drink. (Popular in Rhode Island, Coffee Milk is similar to chocolate milk but is made with coffee syrup).


On his first TV show ‘I Love to Eat’ in 1946, James Beard used ink to color the veining of Roquefort cheese so it would be more photogenic.


Marin Beer Fest available


CaliforniaBeer-


Festival.com. For Craft Beer Heaven, VIP tickets are $70. General admission is $50, with designated driver tickets available for $25. Children under 12 are free, but must be accompanied by an adult as this is a 21 and over event and ID is required. Detailed ticket information


2 for 1


Order 1 entree & 2 beverages and receive 2nd entree FREE of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offer. Exp 6/30/16


Mon-Friday 11:30-3pm & 4:30-9pm Sat-Sun 12pm-9pm


$10 OFF


Any bill $30 or more with receive $10 OFF entiire bill. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on Lunch specials.


Expires 6/30/16


6961 Sebastopol Ave • Sebastopol • 707-829-8889 2478 W. Third 3rd St. • Santa Rosa • 707-575-9296


14 • June 2016 • UPBEAT TIMES, INC.


and shuttle schedules can be found online at www.califor- niabeerfestival.com.


Proceeds benefit the Gen Giammanco Foundation, a non-profit organization


providing financial support to student athletes. Funds will assist young people in their pursuit of scholastic and athletic success in Marin County.


“What’s the good of living if you don’t try a few things?” ~ Charles M. Schulz


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