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DEATH. (How’s that make you feel?)
Hello everybody, The Outsider
here. It’s funny how the constants in life
are always there, but we don’t notice them
until they smack us in the face...and I’ve
had all the smacks I can take this year.
Until recently, death came only
here and there in my life. For instance, an
actor or a musician I like dies of an over-
dose before their time, or someone I grew
up watching on TV passes from natural
causes. Now that I’m older I know too that
my Grandparents and their friends’ time
grows shorter each year. But when death
decided to stay a while, that’s when things
can get overwhelming.
My wife, daughter, niece, and I
were on our way back from the beach on
the west end, where we had a really nice
day. My niece was visiting for the week-
end. We don’t all get to hang out that often,
so this was special for all of us. We were
just about back to the seawall when we see
a woman holding a baby is trying to wave
down someone for help. I pulled to the side
and noticed her crying, yelling in Spanish,
pointing to the fishing hole on the other
side of the wreaths. I start to walk in that
direction to see others by the water also
yelling and pointing. I run to the waters
edge and a man is pointing in the water. At
first all I see is water, then I see him. Before
I can think, my body threw itself into the
water. I’m swimming toward the man, who
is face down, and all I can see is the back
of his head and shoulders. As I get closer,
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Book Review: The Legend of Sander Grant by Marc Phillips
I just finished the book “The
Legend of Sander Grant” (cover at
left), by the talented Marc Phillips.
Wow! It’s his first novel, and if I were
a betting man, I’d wager that it will be
far from his last.
Marc has showcased several
amazing photojournalistic works in
previous Galveston Wizard Periodicals
(online at www.galvestonwizard.com),
so we knew he had talent.
Suddenly, (to us, not him) he
had written a novel, and I felt com-
pelled to do a book report, introducing
it to you, our readers, and to also check
it out for myself firsthand.
I could only assume that this
unique work of fiction would, if any-
thing, serve as a welcome departure
from my own daily grind.
As we all do, I had a lot going
my mind is racing. (How long has he been
in there? Did they find him or is he with
them? What am I going to see when I flip
him over?) My mind could do all the think-
ing it wanted, but my body was on auto
pilot. I gabbed him and flipped him over.
He was bluish-red, but that was it. Another
guy went in the water with me. It’s a good
thing, because swimming dead weight to
the shore is harder than it looks on TV. We
got him to the shore and did CPR until the
EMS got there. We found out in the news
article the next day that he did not make it.
I told my mom later, and she said
that I was a hero. I said ‘no, that’s just what
you’re supposed to do.’ I didn’t know how
to feel about it. I didn’t feel good or bad, it
just was. I did all I could. I thought, and that
was all I could do, and so I started to feel o.k.
about it. I told myself that if I was that guy,
and he did what I did for him for me, that I
would have no hard feelings. But that was
only the start.
A month or so later my wife’s
niece (who is more like her sister and has
been raised by my mother in-law most of
her life) came to stay the summer with us.
She came to spend time with us, get out of
the house, see the beach, get some sun, and
to relax. She also came because my mother
in-law was going to have surgery, and she
didn’t want to put her through the worry of
her mom/grandma’s recovery.
The surgery was fairly serious, but
her age and other health problems made it
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on in my life, working 60 hours a week
to bring stability back to my life and
work here in Galveston, and serving to
help myself and fellow Galvestonians
in their efforts to do big things.
We all have chores to do, dead-
lines to meet, and a drive within us that
push us to do bigger and better things.
Time is flying by, however, for it seems
that we were children only yesterday,
and tomorrow we may fade away.
We’re all learning from each
other, our family, and from our envi-
ronment, and there’s nothing like a re-
spawning island to bring the pressure
to make diamonds out of us all here
now. We are all so very talented, gifted
in different areas of expertise, “giants
in the (is)land” ourselves.
So what started as an obliga-
tion and impending deadline to report
my findings to you turned into a wel-
more so. We were all optimistic when she
went in for the surgery. It was hours before
we had any news. Then we got word that
the surgery was over and she was in recov-
ery. After a while we got to see her, and
though she was in a lot of pain, she looked
good. Her color was good and all that was
left was to take it easy and heal. By the
third day she was ready to go home. But
the morning she was to be released from
the hospital, it wasn’t till the late afternoon
that they got around to it. During that time,
on my way to the store, my wife called in
hysterics, so much that all I could under-
stand was “I need you!” I rushed to the hos-
pital to find my wife sobbing by herself on
a bench out front. I had no idea what was
wrong, but I figured her mom had taken a
turn for the worst. All I could do was hold
her while she cried. Then she dropped the
bomb.
She said that her best friend had
died of cardiac arrest the night before. She
was our age, with some health issues, but
I would have never guessed this. It took
some time to really believe it. I thought it
was a mistake or a bad joke, but no such
luck. She was gone. My wife is strong for
everyone who can’t be, and I’m there for
her when she can’t be strong for herself.
For the next few days it was a lot of cry-
ing and laughing and then more crying.
Then, just when you think that it’s over and
‘death’ is gone for a while, ‘Knock knock.’
We still had my mother in-law to
look after, so my wife focused on her to
keep her mind occupied and getting her
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come departure from my hectic sched-
ule, forcing me sit or lay down and
read this book at hand. This was argu-
ably the best thing that could have hap-
pened to me, transporting me from my
work into the oversized work boots of
giant Sander Grant, a giant from a long
line of giants.
Our story’s hero finds himself
in search of where he comes from, why
he is what he is, and what the future
holds for him. What’s it like to be larg-
er than life for the books main charac-
ter? What is going on in his oversized
brain? What destiny awaits him?
We could sit here and type all
about the story, and what happens, or
we could just encourage you to go to
www.marcphillips.net, find and pur-
chase a copy, and discover for yourself.
Congratulations, Marc, and well done!
- David Torkelson
well again. She went everyday she could,
and did all the things that she could do.
My mother in-law by this time should have
been getting better, but she was not feeling
better. This was the day after my mother in-
law went home and the day after my wife’s
friend had passed. My wife had left her
mom’s house and was almost to the cause-
way when her sister in-law called and said
she needed to come back to her mom’s. She
turned around, and by the time she got back,
they were loading her mom in the car and
taking her to the emergency room. She lost
consciousness at the hospital and never woke
up. She was hooked up to machines for a day
and a half, then she just slipped away.
So we cry and laugh and remember
the good, trying to forget the bad, letting
things run their course. Some are angry,
some blame themselves or others. It makes
you reflect on the title question, ‘how does
it make you feel?’ I don’t know. Everyone
has there own way of dealing. I like to think
if that person was watching me, how would
they want me to be? Crying for days on end,
angrily punching walls or people that had
nothing to do with it? Or rather, living every
day to its fullest and helping people, not just
passing them by.
I didn’t think I would have a positive
way to end this, but you know the saying
“Don’t smash a window without kicking
in a door” or something like that? We’ve
learned that another little outsider is on the
way to bring our spirits up, reminding us
that life happens, just not always the way
we want or expect. -by The Outsider
@ 832.264.5425
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Galveston Island Welcomes Artists
Architect friend and long-time Wizard supporter Scott Field, turned us on to this effort. Thru his connection, we
met Jul Kamen, who introduced us to Robert Strevell, who has prepared this piece for your edutainment.
In the aftermath of Hurricane
Ike, a group of Galveston
Island residents formed a
small group to help revitalize
and improve the quality of
island life by encouraging
artists to relocate and call
Galveston home. The
name of this group is Artist
Homestead Galveston
Island. AHGI
The island has a large and
varied stock of available
housing suitable for a
combination of living and
studio space. The key is
pricing. On a relative basis,
Galveston real estate can
offer artists currently living
and working in high cost
locales, the opportunity
to either reduce costs
or expand their quarters.
Relocating artists will find a
well established and growing
art community situated only
50 miles from the nation’s
fourth largest city.
The mission statement of
AHGI “is to revitalize
Galveston’s deteriorating
historic neighborhoods by
promoting home ownership
by visual and performing
artists and those in the
arts related professions.
A marketing campaign
and referral network will
showcase Galveston’s
unique lifestyle opportunities
with the goal of encouraging
artists to relocate to
Galveston Island-thereby
contributing to its livability
and cultural diversity,
enhancing its desirability
as a visitor destination, and
rehabilitating its historic
housing stock.”
AHGI is an all volunteer
effort operating without
government funding and
independent of governmental
controls. This enables
the group to streamline
its activities and to move
quickly unencumbered by
bureaucratic review process.
An example of this was
the ability to go live with a
comprehensive website in
only six weeks.
The organization is now
actively soliciting artists
nationally. The marketing
effort is designed to lead
to those interested to the
website. If there is sufficient
interest for an artist to contact
AHGI, a systemized follow
up operation is implemented
including on island hosting
by local artists.
Anyone interested in this
project can contact us
through our website.
If you know anyone who
might be interested in
learning more about what
Galveston Island offers to
artists, please direct them to
our website:
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The new face of healthcare – Alternative Medicine Ode to groovy blonde chick
By J. Paul Abadie, PT, L. Ac.
`Why is the practice of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine sweeping this country like a
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the country because people are experiencing real
benefits in their lives and in their health through this
ancient healthcare system. The National Institute
of Health and the World Health Organization
have sanctioned the use of acupuncture to treat
over 50 specific conditions or diagnoses.
The practice of acupuncture, herbal
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medicinal foods/diet, and lifestyle changes,
embodies the precepts that make Oriental
Medicine holistic – or, that which treats the whole
person: mind, body, & spirit. With a history of
more than 5,000 years, treating billions of people,
radiation &/or chemotherapy, or hospitalization.
This system of healthcare balances the
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body’s subtle energy. This subtle energy is called Qi
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channels called meridians. When the Qi, or Vital
Energy, is either blocked or deficient, problems
will begin to arise somewhere in the mind or body.
Acupuncture opens the channel from blockage or
fills the channel when deficient depending on the
nature of the disease or condition.
Acupuncture is certainly worth trying for
many conditions especially if modern medicine
has not worked or if your medical doctor does
not have a good answer as to the exact cause and
cure for your condition. This may be a good sign
She held the wonderment of my thoughts
Her mysterious being about all of her
made me think
She brought the ink to the paper again
As it had gotten lost once before
But to only make each other curious
About each other needed to be shown
Since it was the brutal way to be heard
Her voice echoed in my ears
Even when not near here
thoughts were flowing in waves.
Golden hair, mysterious eyes had me
locked in the moment of comfort.
F^cker had me at it’s best.

this ancient practice attempts to cure disease in
its early, more subtle stages rather than wait for
a condition to get so severe it may require harsh
alternatives such as pharmaceuticals, surgery,
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that a disease process has not manifested itself in And she would only know the true meaning
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Provides temporary financial assistance for needy families with children under age 18. Month-
ly benefits help pay for food, shelter, utilities and other basic needs. Emergency aid also available for families facing financial crisis.

Food Stamp Program- Helps individuals and families with little or no income buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are distributed each
month through a Lone Star Card - an electronic card used at the cash register when making food purchases.

Call to Enroll. Additional Resources: Shelters on Galveston Island

Providing temporary overnight shelter accommodations for those displaced or homeless.
Galveston Island Family Crisis Center - 2127 M, Galveston, TX (409)621-1228
The Children’s Center, Inc. Check-In is 9am-2pm
Outreach & Assistance Program,
Application Assistance w/ TANF, Food
Our Daily Bread (Day Shelter Only) -2420 Winnie, Galveston, TX (409)765-6971
Breakfast 8:30am Lunch check-in 10am serving at 11:30, close at 4pm
Stamp, Women’s Health & CHIP. con-
tact today at 1(866)770-1791 Salvation Army (Men & Women 18+) - 2223 Broadway, Galveston, TX, (409)763-1691
Check-in is 4pm
More resources presented to readers in Volume #14, “Intent to Return, viewable online at www.galvestonwizard.com. Free internet at Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy Ave.

“Looking out for your cocktail.* FRUIT!”

not NOT funny. Ad composed with quiet and tasteful discretion, paying homage to the Univer-
Editor’s Note: Neither Gulf Coast Bail Bonds nor G’Wiz Enterprises think Dave Chappelle is
*don’t drink and drive, kids!
Gulf Coast Bail Bonds
Located Across from the Galveston County Jail
Gale Lilliman - OWNER

sal Pictures’ film “Half Baked,” in stores now.

BONDING FROM THE COUNTY JAIL
BONDING FROM ALL CITY JAILS
Galveston Hitchcock Sante Fe
Texas City Dickinson Kemah
League City Friendswood La Marque

5324 Ball St. 24 Hour Service

7 DAYS A WEEK
1.800.585.0854 409.762.0188

Lasso-A-Latte
Rediscover the
See their story online at www.galveston.com/lassoalatte

GALVESTON PUB TRAIL

213 22nd St.
Galveston, TX 77550 500 Seawall, next to Subway and Chili’s,
Phone: (409)762-6177 Wednesdays
2013 Postoffice St.
Big Ass Beer Across from Stewart Beach
$5 Medium Pizzas, Mon/Tues
Galveston, TX 77550 35 Beers on Tap
Phone: (409)763-4466 Thursdays, Big Ass Beer Downstairs Opening Soon! Summer hours Everyday 6-10
AM pM
2015 Postoffice St.
Looking for love in all the wrong places?

Speed Dating
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409)763-4477

2022 Postoffice St. Sporting 100 varieties

Galveston, TX 77550 of imported bottled
beer, boasts an excel-
Deadline for registry is Sept 20th. See your barista for details.
Phone: (409)763-1731 lent selection of pub
Cozy bar with a great atmosphere! Meetings, Study Space, and More!
foods wrapped inside a comfortable atmosphere.
Free Wi-Fi
Complete information at www.galveston.com/nightlife Coffee, Pastries, Smoothies, Study Space, and More!
 Crazy Oaks
FULL SERVICE BAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Home of the Bunny Roast & THE Rally Destination (Camping and RV Space Limited)
12410 Stewart Rd. hosts the Presented by: Tinn House Music

409-632-0026 Celebration of Endurance

Free Pool Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the celebration of Hurricane Ike Survivors
Free Shuffleboard
Internet Jukebox To benefit the
Volleyball Courts Children of the Island Silent Auction from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Donations provided by Local Businesses

Picnic Tables September 12, 2009-Saturday

Awesome Staff
Daily Shot Specials! Time: 3:00p.m. - midnight
Live
Band
Mondayy Night Wednesday o
Pool League n the
Pre-Sale Tickets- $5.00 and can be purchased from the YMCA office at 3920 Ave. L,
Industr Wee s Crazy Oaks at 12410 Stewart Rd. or by calling 409-502-7241- Tinn House Music
Private Parties & k end!
Featuring Performances by: Skip Devlin and Zak Perry,
Special Events Welcome! Tom Katz, Los Vertigos, Cash McCall, and Clay Anderson.

You Can’t Keep A Good Italian Down. HEY YOU!

Complete Volume Archive Online at www.galvestonwizard.com

DiBella’s
Look closer. We TRIED to get your attention before you
Constant. Forged by water and fire. See for turned the page, you oft’ fool-hardy grazer! A quick reference
to the archives, it seems, is in order!
yourself today why DiBella’s Italian
Restaurant has been where Locals and Remember back before the storm,
in October of 2006, when the sec-
Tourists enjoy top-quality Italian Cuisine. ond Galveston Wizard Periodical,
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Open for business for over 19 years. “The Return of the Wizard” was
Stop By for Join us for 31st and Ave P
Dinner
released? 10,000 copies! We’ve

Lunch Galveston Island , TX

worked our magic and added for
you the second Tulsa Wizard.
Yes, it’s true, Tulsa has a Wizard
Tuesday-Friday
From 11am - 2pm
Tuesday-Sunday
From 5pm - 9pm* 409.763.9036 now too! Simply close this issue,
flip it, and find yourself magically
*Open ‘til 10, Friday and Saturday Reservations Recommended
transported to Tulsa, Oklahoma!
*Catering and Gift Certificates Available Franchise opportunities available, inquire with Charlie.

“Come down the one-way on Ave P until you hit 31st, We’re Right On the Corner.”
Help speed the Return of the Wizard to
Galveston with Volume #16, coming soon!