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Hello Friends!
How is it already the middle of June? Time feels like it’s moving faster than the speed of light lately. I’ve really had to become intentional with my time and schedule time to mentally decompress, slow down, and reset. This week, take some time for yourself and do something you genuinely enjoy—even if it’s just for a few quiet minutes.
Now let’s jump back into the stories: America at 100 — Strange, Funny, and Surprisingly True (1876–1926).
In 1876, America celebrated turning 100 years old and stepped into its next chapter. The country experienced innovation, wild personalities, unexpected trends, and some truly strange moments along the way.
In 1876, a man named Thomas Edison was just getting started. Within a few decades, people would go from lighting their homes with candles to flipping a switch for electric lights. Can you imagine trying to explain electricity to someone in 1876? “No, you don’t light it… you just push this little button and trust me.”
In 1903, there was an invention that fascinated people and became a popular health trend: the vibrating machine. You’d simply sit or stand on it and let it shake you skinny. Apparently questionable fitness trends are not a modern invention. Personally, I’d take a good shake-up over surviving on cabbage soup for a week.
In 1908, the Ford Model T hit the roads, and that’s when the fun really started. It wasn’t long before cars became more common than horses in many places. There was just one small problem—traffic laws hadn’t fully caught up yet. While people were learning how to drive, they were also figuring out where to drive, how fast to go, and realizing that crashing into things was not a good idea.
During this era, baseball became wildly popular, but games looked a little different. Fans showed up in suits, players traveled by train, and somehow stadium snacks existed long before every outing started costing half a paycheck.
In 1919, America banned alcohol during Prohibition. The idea was to reduce problems in society, but instead, people got creative and a little rebellious. Hidden rooms, coded language, and secret gathering spots became part of everyday life. What was meant to create a more disciplined society ended up sparking one of the most rebellious eras in American history.
And while all of this was happening, Americans were attending world fairs to see unbelievable new technology. People stood in line to marvel at things we barely think about today—dishwashers, telephones, electric appliances, and even moving sidewalks.
From shake-me-skinny gadgets to secret speakeasies, America’s second 50 years proved something important: every generation thinks they’re living in modern times, but history looks back and laughs.
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Local Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 18th
Open Mic
6:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
6:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Scotty’s Pub on the Bay
Singo Bingo
Starts at 6:30pm
3202 FM-2094, League City
Friday, June 19th
7:00pm to 11:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Barge 295- On The Barge
Leo Mendoza
Starts at 7:00pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
Karaoke Night
7:00pm to 10:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
8:30pm to 12:00am
1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Saturday, June 20th
Barge 295- On The Barge
Starts at 3:00pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
7:00pm to 11:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
8:30pm to 12:00am
1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Sunday, June 21st- Happy Father Day!!
Barge 295- On The Barge
Starts at 3:00pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
5:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Monday, June 22nd
Take time to slow down and refresh your mind.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Singo Bingo
5:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
6:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Wednesday, June 24th
New Horizon Free Weekly Networking Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
2710 Gulf Freeway South, League City
6:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Trivia Night
7:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
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Bay Area Houston Weekly Forecast
Tue, June 17: Warm, humid with scattered showers — 91° / 77°
Wed, June 18: Cloudy with off-and-on storms — 90° / 76°
Thu, June 19: Hot, muggy, and breezy with storm chances — 91° / 78°
Fri, June 20: Partly sunny with increasing rain chances — 90° / 77°
Sat, June 21: Humid with scattered thunderstorms — 89° / 76°
Sun, June 22: Stormy periods possible, very humid — 88° / 75°
Mon, June 23: Cloudy, wet, and unsettled weather patterns — 87° / 75°
Tue, June 24: Increased rain and wind — 86° / 75°
We’re officially in that stretch of Gulf Coast summer where the weather app just says “good luck.” Heat, humidity, pop-up storms… and now we’re keeping an eye on the Gulf too. Stay weather-aware this week, Bay Area Houston 🌧️🌴☀️
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