Staff Writer
McALLEN, Texas - It's not as if this part of the world is known for celebrating anything to do with the American Way, but one would think that the ninth anniversary of the attack on New York - Sept. 11, 2001 - might be cause for rallies and remembrances.
Not happening.
A check with overseers of cities in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas reveals not one has anything special scheduled for that day, which is a week from tomorrow. And no veterans group, guys forever whining about their needs, has up-and-called for a commemoration of sorts. No, Betsy, it appears Sept. 11th will be just another day in the always-apathetic Valley.
"I'm absolutely stunned," said a patron of one of the city's Starbucks coffee shops here this morning. "You'd think there would be something, but no, it appears there will be nothing held anywhere."
Flashing all across town, in posters taped to storefronts, is the upcoming appearance here of world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino backing a night of boxing at the State Farm Arena on Sept. 18th. But nothing about 9.11. Nothing. Not a moment of silence. Not even a low flyover by one of the commercial jets flying into and out of McAllen International Airport on S. 10th Street.
Nothing.
Perhaps it is as a tallish woman buying her morning Mocha put it: "I'd forgotten all about it, actually. - sorry." She smiled sheepishly, shrugged her broad shoulders and turned to walk out of the coffee shop. A nattily-attired gent, wearing a fancy straw hat and red bowtie, asked: "Is there a parade in town, something like the firing of cannons?"
Nope. Nothing. Not a 21-gun salute. Not a gathering at popular Archer Park, where the anti-Arizona immigrant law crowd gathered a few months back to raise Chicano Hell, and where every presidential candidate who visits the Valley speaks to wild throngs of Guayabera-clad locals. Nothing. Nine-eleven has no fans in town. It would be easy to say, "Que lastima," or "Que raro," or "Que loco." But perhaps there are other things to do on that day.
It's a Saturday, a family day, a day for barbecueing, for taking to the backyard hammock for afternoon zzzzzs, for blowing off the stresses of the job and life in general, for watching college football. What are you going to do?
Nothing?...
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12 comments:
I'm headed down to Mexico. Gonna go pick me up a jar of their generic viagra. According to the Garcia's website, it's on special. 60 bucks. Can't go wrong.
ROLANDO:...That's how you're commemorating Sept. 11th? Outrageous, but who's to say you cannot do it.... - Editor
Viagra for $60.00 sounds like a good deal, I use the medication all of the time. Juan Jones, calm down, I am sure the 24-7 news channels won't let us forget.
Rolando, at what time do they close Garcia's?? I am running out.
Dear Rhanna, you poor deluded child. You were misled by Patrick Alcatraz, a chalatan, a womanizer by complete definitions.
I still picture you in that Blue dress flaunting your natural, God given attributes.
Now, you are no more than a statistic, for the foolish man, who calls himself, Patrick Alcatraz.
Okay, if there's no official memorial then shame on the officials. If we ourselves don't honor those who died, then shame on us. So I will be at Archer Park at the bandstand on Sept. 11 (but I think it's Saturday, not Sunday) at 3 pm wearing black. I will bring a flag and a candle. Anybody who wants to come and remember, be there. M.
Brother Jonesy:...Bro, I am chillin'...hey, tell me, do veterans get viagra at the VA clinics? They get medications at a great discount, don't they? What would women think of a guy getting viagra at a discount? Cheapens the act, doesn't it? Ha ha ha... - Juan Jones, Editor
ANONYMOUS M:...Yes, it's a week from tomorrow. So, what flag are you bringing? You did not specify. Be descriptive, for it only confuses our readers when you're not. I shall be there. I'll be the one with the John Shaft black-leather jacket and the ethnic scowl. And I shall arrive with my New York Jets flag, of course... - Juan Jones, Editor
Look the women that I date, don't know that I take cheap viagra, it does the Trick anyway.
Brother Jonesy, lives on a $7.000 pension, the Beamer payment resticts my activities.
Nothing wrong with going for a deal.
Look what Alcatraz did to Rhanna, got himself a piece, UUUHH,!!! I mean took advantage of the poor trustworthy women. And then send her away like a used car.
Brother Jonesy, or brother nosey, whatever, you are no saint, you leave between San Benito and Blue town. And you are nothing but a fake, your so call beamer is over 10 years old has no hub caps on the tires, and the tires remind of Jule Brynners head . And you leave on a travel trailer 10X20. The only women you date, are illegals.
Of course you are always looking for a deal, the $7.000 a month is in Mexican Currency.
Shut up, and go back to your analog tv. that no one uses anymore and quit trying to fool Juan Jones.
You are in the same catagory of Patrick Alcatraz, so quit critizing him. You two are alike.
Brother Jonesy:...Wrong, no one at The Tribune sent Rannah off like a used car. She resigned. We accepted the resignation and that was that. BTW, it's not always about money for chicks. All women want is to be wanted. I sincerely believe that is what Rannah and Elaine got - and get, in the case of Elaine - from the erudite Patrick Alcatraz.... - Editor
Rhanna, my pad, is at your disposal. I have nothing but good things to offer, good wine, a beamer for your comfort, and whatever is mine belongs to you. (The burqua has to go as you enter my palace.)Immidiately, ofcourse. And let us let mother nature take it's course, the night of your life my dear.
SEPTEMBER 11 .. On THE UNCULTURED RANCHO GRANDE VALLEY = Loads of Food Stamps, Greasy Fajitas, Cheap American Beer and Many Mucho Buena Caliente Chicanitas on Mini - Slirts and High - Hills , That all Folks, Isn't That Fair ? ! ? !
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