I will never be smug about the wonderful South Texas weather. Right now when I should be on a plane to Tokyo I am sitting at my desk pounding out this blog, grateful to at least have electricity since many of my neighbors and friends don’t. Day before yesterday, my house was without power for more than eight hours so I feel very lucky right now. [Read more…] about Crazy South Texas Weather
Annual Queen Isabella Causeway Run-Walk
This past weekend was the annual longest Queen Isabella Causeway run and walk, and I was among the nearly 4,000 people who participated. I would like to say I ran the six mile race, but I must admit I was a mere three mile walker. It was a lot of fun……….and I survived! [Read more…] about Annual Queen Isabella Causeway Run-Walk
Take Teeth Over Tattoos
As I approach another age milestone, I look around at some of the folks that I think are older than me, and wonder what in the world they are thinking as they get these huge new tattoos. [Read more…] about Take Teeth Over Tattoos
International Idiots Club
I think the picture says it all. This weekend I was at Boomerang Billy’s Beach Bar and noticed many folks wearing lime green shirts with “International Idiots Club” marked in bright letters on the back. [Read more…] about International Idiots Club
Sandcastle Days in South Padre

Sandcastle Days this past weekend was, I think, the best ever with the most “castles” I have seen. [Read more…] about Sandcastle Days in South Padre
Roar at the Shore

If this blog doesn’t make sense, it is because I am sleepy. You see, this past weekend was the “Roar at the Shore—Bikers’ Weekend,” on South Padre Island. Now, let me clarify. I am NOT a biker and I didn’t ride into the wee hours of the morning. Instead, I lie listening to the thousands of motors rumbling down Padre Blvd. [Read more…] about Roar at the Shore