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Father and son, Dr. Solon D. Coleman and Dr. Leonard Coleman, are names well remembered among local Navasota residents. Many were their well served patients.
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Callicarpa americana, American beautyberry, is a 4 to 5 foot tall drought-tolerant deciduous shrub native to Central Texas and southern U.S. In late spring it has pale pink flowers that ripen into bright magenta to purple berries in September through October. They are actually drupes spiraling around branches in a swirl. You might see both flowers and fruit on the same plant. After the leaves have fallen, berries remain on the stem. The opposite leaves, 2½ to about 5 inches long, have saw-toothed edges. Their underside and stem may have fine hairs.
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While I hate to say this, this week was not exactly a good one, but I guess we make the most of the days we have. I worked outside the entire morning and I tell you what, using a hedger on thick brush is an excellent way to get rid of stress, I’ll just leave it at that.
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There was a full house to hear the Back in Time Band at M’Beaux’s Thursday, Aug. 19. The band was as good as ever and everyone enjoyed them. Hopefully the scare is over, and they will return every Thursday from now on. They play from 6-8 p.m.
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Happy belated birthday to Dave Kemp! His birthday was Aug. 23, but someone forgot to tell me in time to have his special day on the birthday calendar. Hope your day was good Dave.
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On Aug. 14, Prairie View A & M celebrated its 145th anniversary. Though it has gone through a handful of name changes in these many decades, it was the first institution of higher learning in the state of Texas for African Americans. It was established in 1876 during the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War.
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Have you and your family received the COVID inoculation? Please consider doing this for yourself, for your family, for your neighbor and for your community.
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Monday, Sept. 6, is Labor Day. Happy Labor Day to everyone! Enjoy and be safe.
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