August 2023 - Issue #18
Stories inside
PULSE PUBLICATIONS SENIORS, VETERANS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES
Route 66 in Washington D.C. A piece of Route 66 history is located 697 miles southeast from where this iconic roadway began back in 1926 in downtown Chicago. “But I thought the Mother Road went from Chicago to Santa Monica?” little Jimmy may ask. Well, that is correct but when my lovely wife, Laureen, and I flew to Washington D.C. recently, we were thrilled to see a beautiful exhibit about Route 66 at the National Museum of American History. “Are you thrilled?” Laureen asked. “Thrilled to be thrilled.” Continue on page 8
Horsing around the High Desert
As a child in the 1950’s there were countless western television programs and movies. Most had very simple plots and, much like the Christmas romance movies, it wasn’t very hard to guess the ending after the first ten minutes. In many of these stories the horse was represented as something pretty special. Looking back, it may be the only part they got right. Everyone wanted a horse so they could ride tall in the saddle. We all wanted to be just like our favorite white hat wearing hero, defeating the bad guys, saving the damsel, and riding off into the sunset. I wonder who the young people can look up to now? Continue on page 14
Check out the events going on in our area this month. Grapes of Past on Route 66:
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The Virginia Dare Winery
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A Chat About Parkinson´s - Page 7 News 4 Veterans- Page 10 The Bradco High Desert Report
Publishes its 60th Edition- Page 18
Mission Winery in 1925. Today, busy Haven Avenue follows the path of the Eucalyptus Trees to the right of the winery. The trees were originally planted as wind breaks for the vineyards. Continue on page 16
Marcy´s Musings - Page 22