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August is here, and while you’re busy sipping pumpkin spice lattes and pretending you like sweater weather, hummingbirds are preparing for an epic journey. These tiny, hyper-caffeinated jewels of the sky are about to embark on a migration that would make a road-tripping college student look lazy. And guess what? Your backyard might just be […]
By Linda Elissalde “There are no friends like the old friends.” James Joyce They graduated from Beaumont’s St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1959. Some were together from the time they started school. Time has passed since those halcyon dates of youth, but when old friends get together, they become young again. Thanks to Anthony […]
Hey y’all, I’m Bayside Bruce — your full-time, independent local lender living and working right here on the Bolivar Peninsula. At Gulf Coast Home Loans, I shop 250+ lending partners for virtually any loan type, making sure my neighbors get the best options available. Whether it’s your forever home, a vacation spot, or an investment […]
It’s once again, the start of that time of year where all of us “locals” look forward to shorter ferry lines, shorter restaurant lines, shorter Big Store lines, well just about every kind of shorter line as we approach the fall season. After we get through the Labor Day weekend we get to really enjoy […]
Recreational Boating Statistics Whenever you get the phone call from one of your children that they have been involved in a car wreck, you first ask if they are okay and then ask what they were doing when they had the accident. Well, the Coast Guard does the same thing. Federal law requires the operator […]
Surface Temp 86 degrees. This week we have spent more time in the intracoastal finding trout, reds, and flounder, around structure, as well as a few fish over structure on the South Shoreline, closer to deeper drops on tails with 1/8 oz heads. As in previous weeks, when the weather cooperates, and we can dodge […]
Most of us have them, but sometimes I think I took on more than my share. And then, of course, I have what the family calls “But First” moments. These are the easiest to explain, so here goes. A “Butt First” moment is when I set out to do something, get something from another room […]
Life has a way of slipping into patterns. We wake, work, eat, sleep, and repeat. While routine can provide comfort and structure, it can also slowly drain our enthusiasm, creativity, and mental well-being. When every day feels like a copy of the last, a shake-up can be the remedy your spirit craves. One of the […]
When faced with the decision to sell a property quickly, homeowners often feel overwhelmed by the time-consuming and potentially costly processes involved. Many sellers worry about making necessary repairs, dealing with real estate agents, and paying various fees, which can drain time and resources. There are effective strategies that allow you to sell your property […]
Embarking on the journey to sobriety presents one of the most significant challenges one can face. Starting anew can feel overwhelming, yet it holds the potential to reshape your life in profound ways. Whether you seek recovery from addiction or simply wish to cultivate healthier habits, establishing a plan is essential. Understanding the steps can […]