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Amaryllis: More Than Just a Pretty Flower (And a Piano Piece!)
By Linda Elissalde Amaryllis is the only genus in the sub tribe Amaryllidinae. It has two species: Amaryllis Belladonna and Amaryllis Hippeastrum. The colors vary. Amaryllis Hippeastrum can be grown inside during winter months. Amaryllises are bulbous plants. With care, bulbs can produce flowers for many years. (Thank you, GOOGLE.) I once had a piano…
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It’s the Easter Bunny
Always makes me remember Steel Magnolia. It’s Clairee: “Well, you know what they say: If you don’t have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!” I need to watch this movie again, maybe this weekend. Easter Sunday, we joined up with the Friendswood gang after mass on Sunday at this cutest restaurant,…
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Miss Bee’s Bolivar Buzz
By Shannon Williams This month makes six months ago that I retired, so what has changed in my life, what does my life look like today? I had several people tell me that the work detox could be as long as 6 months to a year. I used that train of thought for the first…
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Bolivar Point Lighthouse: A Beacon of History, Hope, and Restoration
The Bolivar Point Lighthouse, standing tall for 152 years, has weathered countless storms, witnessed historic events, and served as a steadfast guardian for generations. Thanks to the tireless work of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to historical preservation, this iconic structure is being lovingly restored to its former glory. [Excerpts from…
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How Much Traffic Would a Blockhead Block
By J. Lee Austin, MD If a Blockhead Could Block Traffic Remember that crazy power cord explosion made famous in our last episode? Well, that was just one of many blunders stinking up my otherwise illustrious RV career. Other examples of extreme incompetence or lack of discernible cognition include such crap-cidents as cutting a corner…
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Recreational Boating Safety – Security Zones
Establishment of Security Zones Shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, security zones were established around ports to provide a buffer zone wherein vessels must not enter without express permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative. The Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston has established security zones for certain locations within the…
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Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report
Surface water temperature 74 degrees. Water clarity is good for the majority of East Galveston Bay, especially on the South shoreline, with stained water East of Yates Bayou. This week we fished shell beds in the 2′ – 3’ depth range and found good numbers of Trout and a few reds, and flounder. As in…
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The Cottingley Fairies: The Hoax That Fooled a Nation (and Sherlock Holmes)
In 1917, two young girls in Cottingley, England, produced photographs of what they claimed were real, live fairies. The images — showing tiny winged creatures dancing near them — convinced many people at the time, including none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The Cottingley Fairies weren’t just a charming…
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This Week In History
Explore the pivotal moments that shaped our world during this week in history: April 15 1912 – Sinking of the RMS Titanic: The “unsinkable” Titanic tragically sank in the North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg, resulting in over 1,500 deaths. 1865 – Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln: President Lincoln succumbed to his injuries after being…
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Baseball Madness!
Woke up early on a Saturday – What’s wrong with this statement?? I wake up early every other day of the week for work, play a couple of my games, then it’s off to the showers to make it to work by 8am Monday thru Friday. Don’t get me wrong, and don’t let me fool…
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