This And That * “Hang on, Sloopy!” Sad news with the announcement of the passing of Rick Derringer, singer and guitarist of The McCoys, who gifted this classic song to us in 1965. He was 17 when the band recorded this timeless hit.

Editor: We were in Stockton over the Memorial Day weekend for a class reunion and had the good fortune to eat at the new 1872 Restaurant. Stockton has a real jewel there, and we hope it will be well-supported so that it will still be in business the next time we come.

It’s Summer Time! As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer is calling us to embrace what this season has to offer. It’s that magical time of year filled with laughter and adventure, from swimming and barbecues to softball games at Kincaid Field, these summer months are sure to be filled with making memories with family and friends.

This And That Cruise Edition! * My family recently went on a cruise, so here is an homage to the cruise life: * I am a simple girl. I just want to be on a cruise.

This And That * Teens today walk into high school with iced coffees and Stanleys. Teens walked into the building years ago with vodka in their water bottles or just in the vodka bottle.

A New Chapter Begins By Catherine Pulsifier Graduation day is finally here, A time to smile, a time to cheer. The books are closed, the tests are done, A journey ends, another one’s begun.

This And That * No! Not Bobby Nash! Captain of the 118 Los Angeles Fire Department! I have watched the 9-1-1 TV series since it first aired in 2018. He was my favorite character.

This And That * Did you guys know there are now red solo bowls to go with your red solo cups? * I love this….If you ever see a 1967 black Chevy Impala and the Mystery Machine pull up in front of a house, you better believe that place is haunted! * I loved actor Chadwick Boseman who passed away in 2020 (check him out in “Draft Day”). I just learned that Howard University officially renamed its College of Fine Arts to the Chadwick A.

Hoppy Easter! Five little Easter eggs, lovely colors wore, Mommy ate the blue one, then there were four. Four little Easter eggs, two and two you see! Daddy ate the red one, then there were three.

This and That * I will say this because it needs to be said: If Frodo didn’t have his faithful friend, Samwise Gamgee, by his side, I am positive he would have kept that ring. * With the passing of Val Kilmer, I have to say this one hit me hard.