As the danger of Hurricane Harvey became clear (2017), the mayor of Rockport, Texas told residents to evacuate. For those who decided to ride out the storm, he told them to write their names on their arm so their bodies could be identified. He saw the coming danger and sounded the alarm. If residents […]
I woke up at 4 AM and the power was out, which wouldn’t be a big deal, but it had snowed overnight and it was 10F degrees outside! I wondered if my water pipes would freeze with no heat. This is South Texas and we aren’t prepared for this kind of weather. The streets are
I returned from a tough visit to the dentist and wasn’t feeling too good, when my wife said, “What we are worrying about is nothing compared to what they (people in Houston) are going through.” I think she was referring to the unexpected expense for my dental work. I was glad to see her
It’s Valentine’s Day in China, at least for the Americans living here. Frantic searches are underway by those who waited too long to buy gifts or completely forgot. It is an opportunity to express our love to those we hold most dear or to wish we had if we disappoint them. This is not the
We drove from San Antonio, Texas to Vancouver, staying in moderately priced hotels along the way. We selected those hotels based on price and reviews from previous travelers. They were clean, comfortable, provided breakfast and with minor exceptions all met our needs. In Vancouver, my wife wanted to be downtown and get a
