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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: It is the unspoken statistic, but it is as real as anything to do with the lingering U.S. war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the military, 1,800 American servicemen have killed themselves since the initial invasion of Baghdad. That is in addition to the more than 4,000 who died in battle. This week, families of the soldiers who committed suicide asked President Barack Obama to change the government policy of not forwarding letters of appreciation to mothers and fathers of these servicemen. By week's end, the White House had reversed the policy and agreed that such letters are needed, as well... - Eduardo Paz-Martinez, Editor of The Tribune

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

In South Texas, An Annual Fight Against The Hot, Blistering Sun...

By ELIOT ELCOMEDOR
Editor

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - Yeah, we know summer doesn't get here officially until June 21st. But, Hell, it's hot as, well, Hell already. I feel it. You feel it. We all feel it. Temps are in the 90s now, with humidity just as high, which spells discomfort and everything that comes with it, like anger in the kitchen, rage in the streets and prayer in the churches.

But it, too, is a time for slowing down. Yeah, amble over to the AC control and set it at 76 degrees in the daytime and 78 at night. Lose the polyester clothing. Get a freakin' haircut. Go slow on the booze. Don't get physical with the Old Lady in the afternoon. Breathe deeper. Have sex standing up.

Yes, this is the Season of The Sun.

Okay, so who is the woman in the photo atop this posting? If you looked at it hard and said, "Why, that's...that's my Old Lady!"...well, head for this Island of Weekend Sinning and throw some sand on both of yourselves. Find her, do the lost-little-puppy act she loves, then join her in a dash to the cool waters of the Gulf of Mexico for a soaking. She'll tell you it's cool to feel that certain wetness between your legs...

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Poetry in motion, indeed a lovely lady, that red bikini, gives me the chills.

Patrick Alcatraz said...

ANON: Chills? It gives you the chills? Our receptionist is laughing. She says you ought to get the "hots" from that photo... - Editor

Anonymous said...

I was being civil, but she is a very lovely lady.