Shore Things
Texans storm the beaches for a wealth of reasons. So, when we envision the perfect beach hotel, each of us ... Read More »
The Doctor Is In
The door opens, and in strides a woman in dark blue scrubs. The doctor is in. (more…) Read More »
Sister Act
"You need a dose of Farley Girls,” came the recommendation from a wise Galvestonian that Saturday morning. ... Read More »
Return to La Carafe
Let’s face it: The city that produced the Astrodome and the Space Center has a reputation for focusing on the ... Read More »
From Scraps to Souvenirs
Galveston’s Ships Mechanic Row got its name back in the 19th Century when it was an artery of the island’s ... Read More »
Keeper of the Flame
In the 1960s at his Soho building in New York City, “minimalism” icon Donald Judd would take his phone off the ... Read More »
Day With the Dolphins
A sleek, gray bottlenose dolphin briefly breaks the surface of the water in a smooth, rolling motion. From my ... Read More »
It’s a blast!
As visitors approach Space Center Houston, the space-themed museum located adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center, ... Read More »
Finding your thrill
I sat cross-legged in the sandy dirt at the foot of a blueberry bush at a pick-your-own farm called Blueberry Hill ... Read More »
Paddle Port O
I’m an occasional weekend paddler, launching a canoe or kayak about once a month with my trusty paddling partner ... Read More »
Daytripper: Balmorhea
Amid the prickly-pear cacti and rocky hills of West Texas lies a literal oasis in the desert. It’s a place where ... Read More »
Texas Giraffe Day
They’re tall, graceful and gentle, and today – May 10, 2016 – is Texas Giraffe Day. (more…) Read More »
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