They say separation makes the heart grow fonder so let me start by confirming that theory as fact as it is great to be back writing this column after a couple months off. During that small hiatus, I moved back South from Illinois, just not as west as when I was in Port Lavaca and […]

Finally Getting Rain On The Island Greetings from the island everyone! I hope that all of you are doing well and had a wonderful Mother’s Day with your mom, whether spending time with her in person or having a nice heavenly visit. I truly believe that for the large majority of us, our parents, and […]

Just recently, I have been reminded of my mother. I am in the process of moving my office after 25 years, and found the notes from my mother’s funeral that I helped with 16 years ago. Then I got a call from the Gonzales Sheriff’s office informing me that I had better keep my mother […]

Spring Time On The Island Greetings from the island everyone. I hope that all of you are doing well and enjoying this nice Spring weather. Spring is my favorite time of the year on the island, when the little field flowers start to bloom and give the island a little color. The green wild pea […]

Although Roseate Spoonbills are not an unusual sight in coastal habitats, I still get excited when I see these colorful, somewhat bizarre looking birds. The spoonbill’s pink coloration looks pretty out of place compared to its surroundings, but makes sense considering its diet, which includes lots of crustaceans. Like flamingos that sport similar pink plumages, […]