Day: June 30, 2025
The 4th of July and Its Meaning for Texans and Americans Alike Every summer, Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July—Independence Day. It’s a day known for fireworks, parades, backyard cookouts, red-white-and-blue everything, and an overwhelming sense of national pride. But behind the celebration is a deeply significant history that […]
By Linda Elissalde Melissa and Jon Filkowski are our wonderful niece and nephew-in-law. They live in Richland, Washington. The Filkowskis and their fine children, Alina and Alexander Marcel, have visited us once before. Now Alina and Alex are all grown so Melissa and Jon came to visit us for a week before leaving on Royal […]
Even More Clever, Punny, and Perfect Last week, we dove into the wonderful world of beach house names—the quirky, sentimental, and sometimes mysterious monikers that give homes along the coast their own personality. And let’s be honest, nothing says “beach life” quite like a clever play on words nailed to the front porch. So, back […]
hy·per·ther·mi·a The condition of having a body temperature greatly above normal. We have discussed the dangers of being immersed in frigid waters, including the deadly condition known as hypothermia. Hypo is a prefix that means “beneath” or “below,” as in below the skin. It also means “less than normal.” Thermia, of course, refers to “body […]
Surface water temperature 86.2 degrees in East Galveston Bay. We are still weeding through a number of undersized Trout to find the better fish, as in previous weeks, but our last few trips have resulted in some solid upper slot females. Colors varied, depending upon water clarity and light conditions, with Rollover Moon getting the […]
By Ed Snyder/Outdoors Whether your savoring these succulent morsels on a plate or rigging one on your fishing hook for catching fish, Shrimp are the perfect choice for both pleasures. Shrimp (Penaeus Aztec sis) are an enormously popular seafood in most homes and restaurants of the U.S.A.. Boiled, Broiled, fried, sun-dried, BBQ, or stuffed, they […]
Aunt Leigh picked up the Tampa Grands from the airport on Wednesday, PawPaw got to the League City house early on Thursday to grab them! (As long as we live, we’ll never understand “sharing them,” but share them we must!) As a matter of fact, as we speak, the whole Tampa family is in San […]
From pivotal battles to groundbreaking social changes, the first week of July has shaped history in remarkable ways. This seven-day span witnessed the turning point of the Civil War at Gettysburg, the birth of American independence, and landmark moments in civil rights, science, and culture. Whether it’s the signing of the Civil Rights Act, the […]
In the mid-1940s, America was introduced to a bizarre, fascinating, and totally off-the-rails idea known as The Shaver Mystery. According to its creator, Richard Sharpe Shaver, Earth’s ancient caverns are populated by sinister beings called “Deros” — degenerate descendants of an ancient alien race — who use bizarre ray machines to torment surface humans with […]