Golden Oldies

alternating left- and righthand strokes. Lead guitarist Fuller joined in with some basic rock guitar chords, with bassist Connelly and rhythm guitarist Berryhill soon adding to the effort.

Tales’…I pictured a little wannabe surfer sitting on the rocks, laughing at some surfer who’s wiped out.”

(In surfing lingo, a “wipeout” means being thrown off one’s surfboard and has nothing to do with a board breaking.)

Smallin felt that “Surfer Joe” was good enough to record as a novelty single—something they could sell at their concerts—and scheduled a recording date. As none of the boys had a driver’s license, Berryhill’s

The soon-to-be-immortal session took place in nearby Cucamonga, at a cramped former shoe store now dubbed the PAL Recording Studios, which was owned and operated by Paul Buff, a self-taught electronics genius who had built the recording studio by himself.

After the Surfaris finished “Surfer Joe,” Buff announced, “Boys, you need a second side for your 45.” A second side? Uh-oh. They hadn’t thought about that.

Ron Wilson spontaneously began a furious drum riff called a paradiddle, a quick succession of drumbeats with

Within 10 minutes, “Wipeout” had been created.

For the third and final “take,” Berryhill’s father suggested adding the sound of a surfboard breaking as a novel way of announcing the introduction.

In the alley behind the studio, Mr. Berryhill found a sun-dried plywood board to break near the microphone. Smallin, who had named the future classic instrumental, later recalled, “I came up with the idea for a laugh.

That laugh was based on a witch’s cackle that I did for a cartoon voice-over for a series called ‘Fractured Fairy

Issued on Dot Records, “Wipeout”—not “Surfer Joe”—raced to Number Two on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart by mid-summer 1963, the peak of surf music’s popularity. It has since been recorded more than 700 times and is frequently used by rock drummers and guitarists as the first tune they learn to play.

Never take a path that has no heart in it. You can’t lose if your heart is in your work, but you can’t win if your heart is not in it. – Carlos

Castaneda

Now and then, it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.

– Guillaume Apollinaire

May was likely named after the Roma goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants.

This really makes perfect sense to me. The month is full of fun celebrations!

• May 1 is known as May Day and also Lei Day in Hawaii. I am ready to celebrate there!

• May 5 is Cinco de Mayo which celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French army. In the U.S., we just think it’s a great day to have a beer… like we really need a reason!

• May 8 is No Socks Day.

• May 14 is Mother’s Day. Be sure to show appreciation for your Mom. It is also Dance Like a Chicken Day. PS: Do not ask your Mother to dance like a chicken - please.

• May 20 is Armed Forces Day. Thank all for their service!

• May 22 is National Maritime Day to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage.

• May 29 is Memorial Day. Be sure to fly your U.S. flag.

Tornadoes

On May 11, 1970 at least 2 tornadoes tore through Lubbock and caused ~ $200+ million in damage and 26 people lost their lives.

Speaking of tornadoes, this is the time to ensure you have an emergency kit fully stocked and ready for any occurrence. Go to www. ready.gov/kit to view the recommended items.

Medication cleanout

The Medication cleanout was held in April. If you missed this date, several local pharmacies will take your outdated or unused meds. You can also drop them off at the Lubbock Police Department, 816 Texas Ave.

The Silent Epidemic

The Care Partner Academy session will be held at noon May 9 at 6630 S Quaker, Suite E (new location). Dr. Arica Black, audiologist at The Hearing Doctor will present Hearing Loss in America: The Silent Epidemic.

Hearing loss is associated with an increase in dementia, social isolation, depression and other concerns. With so many hearing options on the market, it will be an opportunity to ask questions and obtain reliable solutions. The event is an informal group that meets monthly to share various topics and is free and open to the public.

Light snacks are provided. To confirm for this session, contact Joan at 806-7431217 or email joan.blackmon@ttuhsc.edu. RSVP is requested and the program is also available on ZOOM. https://ttuhsc.zoom. us/j/93712419544.

The Power of Protein

The Healthy Aging Lecture Series will meet

Garrison Institute on Aging TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

Wednesday, at 3 p.m. May 24. Allison Childress, PhD. RDN, CSSD, LD will present The Power of Protein. Dr. Childress is an assistant professor at Texas Tech University Department of Nutritional Sciences.

As we age, we tend to not eat as much protein that our bodies actually need. She will detail how to increase this important nutrient without an increase in a lot of calories. The event is free and open to the public.

The event will be held at the Academic Event Center, 3601 4th St. There is ample, free parking next to building and ADA parking as well. Contact Malcolm Brownell to confirm attendance or answers to

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any questions (Malcolm. brownell@ttuhsc.edu or 806.743.3751).

Mental health sessions & respite care

We are continuing to host mental health sessions for caregivers as well as offering a free respite care program with the guidance of Dr. Jonathan Singer, TTU Department of Psychological Sciences.

If you are an informal (unpaid) caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or other related dementia diseases, there are programs that can benefit you at no cost.

Participation in his study can assist in providing future services for you and those you care for. Caregivers are encouraged to contact Dr. Singer for additional information, 806-834-5884 or email jonsinge@ttu.edu.

May Questions…

What do you do if you keep falling in several places?

• Don’t go to those places. What do lawyers wear to court?

• Lawsuits. Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of pants?

• In case he got a hole in one.

How can you increase the heart rate of your 70-year-old husband?

• Tell him you are pregnant. The bad news is time flies. The good news is you are the pilot.

~ Michael Altshuler