Every March we await the coming of pairs of yellow-crested night herons that build their nests and breed in our great Houston Heights live oak trees The day they fly in allows us the privilege of being present at the painstaking labor of building a nest the laying of pale…
Reverse SAD
Each Houston summer, I experience this deal I call Reverse SAD. You might have just read that and thought, Oh, this dude gets happy in the summer. He must like ice cream, and the feeling of burning sand between his toes, and swamp-ass. But…
Home Again In Houston
A vacation trip, no matter where we go, how far, or what we do when we get there, can energize and refresh us. I’ve found that the key to this benefit is a change from everyday normality, taking a break from jobs, houses, cars,…
Ease The Burden of Back To School with Thrift Store Finds: A Just Vibe “Where To” Guide For Buying and Selling
Houston Thrift Stores: Where to Buy and Where to Sell Recycling and upcycling have become increasingly prevalent, so why shouldn’t that extend to our furniture, clothing, and home goods? Resale and thrift stores contain a treasure trove of interesting pieces, many times in good…
Cyber Safety When You Travel–Are You Taking These Simple Steps?
With technology so intertwined with our daily lives, vacationing isn’t quite the disconnect it used to be. We now have the ability to instantly share our exciting new experiences with family and friends via a Facebook post or Instagram photo. But these same posts…
What To Do and Where To Eat In Bellaire Now
A city within a city on the southwest side of Houston, Bellaire manages to stay its own distinct community while still being entwined with Houston. Surrounded by the larger city, it maintains its own municipal services and more than ten parks—a testament to its…
