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Island Life… by Clint Bennetsen

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 19 Oct 23 - 0 Comments

Thankful For Cooler Temps A happy and sunny Fall morning from the island, everyone.  Actually, as a rare occurrence, I’m in Seadrift this early morning, having ventured across the bay a few days ago to visit with my California sister, Darla, and her husband, David, who drove down to attend the 2nd birthday of my […]

Island Life… by Clint Bennetsen

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 16 Sep 23 - 0 Comments

Approaching Fall and Beach Rides Greetings from the off-grid Matagorda Peninsula barrier island, located approximately 5 miles off the coast of Port O’Connor, TX., with West Matagorda Bay to the north, and the Gulf of Mexico bordering the south side. Many people that are not associated with an isolated homesteading lifestyle, are not familiar with […]

Island Life… by Clint Bennetsen

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 17 Aug 23 - 0 Comments

Whistling Ducks, Heat And Tar Balls Greetings from the island everyone!  I hope that all of you are doing well and hanging in there with this brutal heat.  Being on my 24th year total on this barrier island, this is the driest and hottest summer I’ve experienced.  The dim light at the end of the […]

Island Life… by Clint Bennetsen

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 20 Jul 23 - 0 Comments

Surviving the Island Summer Season A hot, humid and sweaty greeting from the island! I hope everyone is doing well, and hanging in there with this brutal high pressure staying over us, and creating this prolonged sweltering heat. There are certainly tropical storm advantages to having this high pressure over us, but dang, it could […]

Island Life… by Clint Bennetsen

Archived in the category: Featured Writers, General Info, Island Life
Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 16 Jun 23 - 0 Comments

Island History and Summer Holidays Greetings from the barrier Matagorda Peninsula Island. I hope that everyone is doing well, and adjusting to this south Texas pre-summer heat. I swear, the older I get, the hotter and more unbearable these summers seem to get. While I’m thinking about it, I’m often asked about why I refer […]

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