Virgi's Views

Body THIS AND THAT * “Leave it to Beaver” TV star Tony Dow recently passed away. I loved watching that show when I was growing up.

Body THIS AND THAT * The cool people will get this….George Jetson was born on July 31st, 2022. * Did you know it is 75 days until Halloween?! (August 18th) * I am proud to announce that I have completed the first item on my bucket list.

Body ELVISWith the movie “ELVIS” airing throughout the country this summer with some “Oscar Buzz” for the actor Austin Butler portraying the King as well as in observance of Elvis’ passing on August 16th, 1977, here is some information about him that you may or may not know….

Body * Some of my favorite fair memories over the years include riding over and over again on the Octopus and the Tilt ‘o Whirl with my friend Tessy Korb; eating a funnel cake with my mom every year and now eating one in memory of her since I KNOW she would want me to do that;...

Body THIS AND THAT * I watched a segment of a TV reality show, “Claim to Fame,” where the people participating are somehow related to an actor, singer, professional athlete, etc.

Body * Just so you know, I am still recuperating from standing, screaming, jumping and singing by the stage when the band “Hairball” performed during the Wild West Fest in Hays. They were awesome and I loved every minute of it. I also saw Lonestar the night before.

Body * Ah, Summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it! Russel Baker * In summer, the song sings itself. William Carlos Williams * Each fairy breath of summer, as it blows with loveliness, inspires the blushing rose.

Body * The Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.

Body 4TH OF JULY! * By signing the Declaration of Independence, the fifty-six Americans pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor It was no idle pledge…..Nine signers died of wounds during the Revolutionary War, five were captured or imprisoned.

Body THIS AND THAT * Thank you from my heart to those who sent cards and offered words of sympathy after the loss of my brother. * America without soldiers would be like God without His angels.