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Exploring Nature

What will your last words be? Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature: Famous Last Words

Let us depart from our regular nature explorations today and delve into the topical subject of death. After all, this is a state of being we will all eventually encounter and it might serve us well to begin considering what our last words will be.

Conserving water during drought

In recognition of the difficulties drought can pose, the Environmental Protection Agency offers the following tips to homeowners to ensure that water is available to meet critical needs.
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Conserving water during drought

As of Sunday, July 2, the city of San Marcos implemented Stage 3 drought restrictions in response to dropping aquifer levels. Stage 3 is implemented when the 10-day average Edwards Aquifer index well falls below 640 feet above mean sea level. According to the website, the 10-day average aquifer level as of June 26 was at 638.5 feet, with a daily reading of 636.4 feet.

Living the Vibe

“Be you, bravely.” Vibe founder Stephanie Ramirez-Pelletier poses with Adam Holt, owner of Outsider’s Anonymous and Stephen Flournoy, The Vibe Operations Director.

Living the Vibe
Living the Vibe

Also a muralist, Pelletier designed the walls of the Women’s House at Vibe Sober Living to be uplifting and full of bright energy.

Living the Vibe

The Vibe San Marcos set to open July 20

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Jacob Zimmerman stars as Willy Wonka (front) with Robin Smith as Mike Teavee on the left and Adrian Castanon Jr. as Charlie Bucket on the right.
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The cast of “Willy Wonka” rehearses on the San Marcos Plaza Park Stage. The free musical will open at 7:30 July 14.
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Willy Wonka performance from the Broke Thespians

Have you received your Golden Ticket? If not, don’t despair because the Broke Thespian's Theatre Company is ready to deliver it with its second annual summer musical, “Willy Wonka.”

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MEDITATE AND DRAW

I’m a naturally anxious individual and use meditation and mindfulness techniques daily to keep my cool and progress through my daily tasks without a nervous breakdown. As we all know, life can be difficult these days, what with everyone walking around slightly unhinged in this post-COVID world. If you need to take the edge off, I have a recommendation for you. There will be a Zen Ink Drawing Therapeutic Art Class from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Price Center. Relax the mind and body by learning to meditate as you draw repeated patterns. The class is held by Designs by Lettie, and there will be 16 different patterns to choose from. The class is $20 and includes one micro pigment ink pen, drawing paper and a handout with patterns to choose from. The space is limited so reserve your space here eventbrite.com/e/zen-ink-drawingtherapeutic- art-class-tickets-658150394547.

Once you’ve released all your negative thinking, enjoy an outing-without social anxiety-by walking over to Davenport and having one of their delicious cocktails. That is sure to take your relaxation to the next level. Drink responsibly, folks.

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SPONGEBOB'S BIRTHDAY

This weekend at The Porch, they’re asking the question to which every Millennial knows the answer: “Are you ready kids?” If your response is, “Aye, aye, captain,” then they have an event for you. Doors open at 9 p.m. for SpongeBob’s Birthday Party, featuring music by Maddie & The Deadnames and Social Dissonance. Come celebrate the guy who lives in a pineapple under the sea with tiki-themed cocktails, SpongeBob episodes on the protector and a costume contest for the best Bikini Bottom citizen, which is the name of SpongeBob's fictional underwater city. Be sure to use your imagination. Plus, this party has free cake, but don’t let Mr. Krabs find out. Music starts at 10 p.m. There’s a $5 cover charge for 21 and up; $10 cover for 18+.

On Saturday, Austin’s own Monte Montgomery will take the Cheatham Street Warehouse stage. Named one of the Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players by Guitar Player Magazine, As a singer-songwriter, Montgomery blends bluesy acoustic guitar with a classic singing voice to create a truly Texas sound. This 18+ show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online at cheathamstreet.com/.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos

Radiating authenticity
Radiating authenticity

Radiating authenticity

Have you been admiring just how spectacular the moon has been this week? I’ve been feeling a bit on the dark side, but the magnificent fullness radiating the luminous luster of this Capricorn moon serves as my motivational muse for this week’s column.

H-E-B sends care packages to military servicemembers in celebration of Independence Day

H-E-B plans send 1,000 care packages to military servicemembers. To nominate an active duty servicememember, visit the H-E-B Facebook page at facebook.com/HEB/
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H-E-B sends care packages to military servicemembers in celebration of Independence Day

In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B will deliver 1,000 care packages to Texas military servicemembers serving the country away from home.

Exploring Nature

A glacier is a large accumulation of ice, snow and sediment that moves down a slope under the gravity of its own weight. The ice is also perfect for cool, refreshing tea.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature: Elephants

One of the first animals I saw on a long-ago trip to south Africa was an elephant.

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