The Gulf’s spirit swirled ominously with two hurricanes, Marco and Laura, as they danced their way towards Galveston. Adi and I, new residents of this coastal enclave, found ourselves unexpectedly cast into the narrative of the storm’s path. Untethered from news and anchored in our naivety, we received forewarning through anxious calls and texts from family who reminded us of the world outside our peace. Our seasoned neighbors, well-versed in the art of hurricane bracing, prepped with a calmness I admired yet struggled to mirror. Galveston, a place where the echoes of past tempests speak of survival, reminded us of nature’s unbiased power. As Marco and Laura’s looming presence forced us to confront nature’s capriciousness, we were drawn into the island’s rhythm, where preparation met the hope of an uncertain tomorrow, and the sea sang to us its age-old song of impermanence.
Catch this week’s episode of Galveston Dispatch: Tales from the Gulf this Sunday night at 7 PM (CST)