South Padre Island — Cindy Bradford, Ph.D., Author

Entertaining Family

July 14, 2010 By cindy 1 Comment

Summer Time and the living is easy—–and HOT. Having a good week. I have family visiting, and of course, we are doing all the local stuff, i.e. Mexico shopping, eating lots of seafood, swimming, beaching, and catching up on the prior year’s events.

We went to Nuevo Progresso yesterday, and shopped ‘til we dropped, but had plenty of guacamole and margaritas to sustain us. Today, it was a ride on the beach, and shopping on the island, along with swimming, and just hanging out.

Next week, I’ll get back to working on book 3. It has all come together now, and before long I’ll share a little with you. In the meantime, enjoy your summer, and stay cool!

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I Survived Alex

July 7, 2010 By cindy 2 Comments

Radar Image Courtesy of Wikimedia

What a difference a week makes. This time last Wednesday, I was finishing putting everything inside and battening down the hatches for Alex’s onslaught. Fortunately, she grazed us rather than hit us head on like Dolly did two years ago. [Read more...]

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Sights in Deep South Texas

May 26, 2010 By cindy 6 Comments

Driving along Highway 100 in deep South Texas between South Padre Island and Harlingen there is not a tremendous amount of pretty scenery except in the spring when the yuccas are showing off their beautiful white, frothy blooms.

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Spring Break on the Island

March 17, 2010 By cindy 3 Comments

Ahhh! Spring Break

Ahhh. Spring break on South Padre Island. Not a bad place to be, even if you aren’t 18 or 20 years old. So, today we cranked up the hot tub and enjoyed the sun and warm weather right here in the backyard so we could just think we are “breakers.” It is nice to be home for awhile. I know I said I would write more about Dubai as well as my visit to Oman, but that has to wait until next week. Spring Break calls right now. [Read more...]

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You Don’t Have to Shovel Rain

February 10, 2010 By cindy 3 Comments

You Don't Have to Shovel Rain

(Continued from No Electricity No DSL Feb. 8 ) It was pouring buckets of rain all through the 1:00 book signing, but a few brave souls ventured forth and bought my book. They were all from northern climates so cool air and rain didn’t deter them. One lady said, “Hey, you don’t have to shovel rain.”

After the signing, my agent, Chris and friend Gayle went to Zeste, a local bistro, for a late lunch and of course, a celebratory glass of wine. As we were admiring the local art adorning the walls, the artist, Carol Plumb, and her mother came in with some of her small paintings. It was fun to meet and talk with another “local” struggling to let the world to know there is talent on this tiny island!

Before long it was time for the evening book signing. (Still pouring rain!) I was super excited and for good reason. Visiting with friends and making new ones was special, not to mention hearing compliments on Keeping Faith. I was truly fortunate to have the signing at Paragraphs on Padre. Not only is it a beautiful store, it is homey and welcoming, and feels like a book store should. The owner, Joni, and husband, Griff, were wonderful hosts and kind enough to provide hors d’ oeuvres and wine.

To top off what turned out to be a very special day, in spite of the dubious beginning in the early hours, a group of us went to The Shrimp Haus where Leslie, unquestionably the best performer on the island, was singing ‘50’s music. Of course, there were so many “Winter Texans” there that we couldn’t find a seat. Heck, at first I was thinking I should have had my signing there.

At least a 100 Q-tips (you have to have read The Q-Tips Are Coming to understand) filled the place, but then I was brought back to the reality that these people are “tight as Dick’s hatband,” (Did You See the Blue Moon) when I noticed the tip jar had about four one dollar bills in it, and Leslie had been singing her heart out for at least an hour and a half. These folks must have thought we were back in the 50’s! It was a magical day and night, and one I won’t soon forget. Hey, it’s not every day that a person is blessed enough to read a passage of her own book to strangers and sign a copy for a friend.