Well, here we are again, at the halfway point of 2019, and before you know it we will be singing jingle bells! Before then, we have summer and all the things that it brings to us every year. Tomatoes from the garden, kids playing at the pool, baseball, apple pie, and of course a TON of events during those long summer days. Since we know that winter is right around the corner, we need to get out now. Don’t wait, for we all know how quickly 2020 will be here! July 4th is a big event and as always there will be lots of fireworks to enjoy. I hope all of us make sure to use any fireworks safely. We have had too many fires over the past few years, and we are hoping that 2019 will not be a repeat of that destruction. As Smokey the Bear says: “Only YOU can prevent wildfires!”
Father’s Day is also coming up in June. As one may recall from our last issue, our father just passed away in February, so this Father’s Day will be our first without him. His whole family misses him greatly, and we would encourage all to share the day with your father, or any father you know and love … before you can’t. fathers… before one can’t. Perhaps, people can be a little more creative this year and forget the socks or a tie. Why not take him out to an event that you can both share? One suggestion: The Pirate Festival, which happens every Father’s Day in Vallejo. It’s an excellent event for you and dad because even if you arrrrrrrrgue, it will still be a great day! That, of course, is your “dad” joke.
This time of year is also big for weddings. With all the wet weather we’ve had late in the year, it should still be nice and green for June, at least. With the kids out of school, the biggest thing about summer is vacation time. Check out the events in our calendar and you can perhaps plan a “staycation” and take in all the sites and sounds in your community, just as the millions of visitors to the area from all over the world do every year. It always amazes us how much there is to do right here and without the hassle of getting on a plane.
Also, a quick reminder for our Annual Local’s Choice Awards: our voting will be opening up in September, so if you want to nominate a person or a business, that is when you’ll be able to start!
Finally, to all our friends and family that are marking their annual journey around the sun, we say Happy Birthday!! Here are but a few of them: our mother, Genevieve, Robert’s daughter, Veronica, as well as our niece, Danielle, along with Julie, Jim, Lisa, Donna, Christine, Victor, Kyle, Sam, Ken, Maureen, Marc, Faith, Ann, Lynn, Karen, Juan, Jodi, Gigi, Sherry, Kenny, Jack, Jay, Tom, Matt, Jennifer, Clint, Ken, Phil, Amelia, Tina, Doug, Krystal, Bob, Pippen and to all who are adding a year to their bio—we are celebrating with you!
Until next issue, Cheers!
Robert Briseño & Deanna Troupe
