Category Archives: Around Town

Sunset at Fisherman’s Wharf | Galveston

“Each golden sunrise ushers in new opportunities for those who retain faith in themselves, and keep their chins up. Meet the sunrise with confidence. Fill every golden minute with right thinking and worthwhile endeavor. Do this and there will be joy for you in each golden sunset.” — Alonzo Newton Benn

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Old City Cemetery | galveston

After spending most of the day soaking in sun and sand down at the beach, I decided to make a quick stop at Galveston’s Old City Cemtery on Broadway Street on my way back to Houston. I have driven by this cemetery countless times, and I’ve always wanted to check it out. I am not...

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Presidential Busts | Houston

 
Since moving to Houston last October, I haven’t had much time to do any fun exploring. Stumbling across David Adickes’ Sculpturworx has been a unique exception. Located in The Heights area of Houston, this is a strange-yet-beautiful sculptural collection of presidential heads and busts. I can only assume these will one day have a home in...

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Back to the Ballpark

Life will always throw you curves…just keep fouling them off. The right pitch will come, but when it does be prepared to run the bases. — Rick Maksian
 I did a little bit of self-healing this past weekend. I went to my first baseball game in over four years.
I am a baseball girl. I grew-up in...

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Houston Zoo | the twins

A few weeks ago, my mother and I took the twins to the Houston Zoo. This was the first time the tots had ever been to a zoo, and they really enjoyed seeing all of the animals that they’ve been reading about in their books. This was my first time to Herman Park and the...

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