Why We Love Sundays

Stand still long enough, and Sunday’s tranquility envelops you. The ship’s horn breaks the silence, a gentle call to dream. Families board, eyes bright with the promise of a voyage, leaving cares behind. The sound drifts to our porch, mingling with the morning air, whispering adventure. Galveston slows to the rhythm of this Sunday dance. Adi and I share a smile, touched by wanderlust. Memories spark as the day unfolds, each moment a sacred pause. Here, under salt-laden skies, beauty guides us lightly into the week. Experience these island stories and more in the latest episode of Galveston Dispatch: Tales […]

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Introducing the Artist, Mark

Introducing the Artist, Mark

They were Irish twins, separated by a mere 13 months and yet they had a relationship that could be candid. “He wasn’t ever afraid to tell me what he thought,” Alice Watford said of her brother, Mark.  Alice and Mark loved Galveston, Mark maybe even more than Alice.  When he was 11, he would hitchhike to Galveston from Bay City to spend the afternoon in the Strand doing pencil drawings of the magnificent Galvestonian architecture.  It was the detail that drew him to these spectacular edifices that brought up so many questions as to how these buildings were erected. In an

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Galveston: A Passage Through the Tides of Time

Galveston: A Passage Through the Tides of Time

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube   “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” — Saint Augustine The cruise ships loom over the port in Galveston, ready to set sail for a week of revelry on the sea. These giants stand for fun, adventure, and the chance to be with loved ones, leaving everyday life behind. They take me back to my childhood, watching The Love Boat on ABC, dreaming of far-off places from Iowa, where the sea felt unreachable. Now, Adi and I, living here in Galveston, witness the excitement every week as

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The Bishop's Palace

The Bishop’s Palace

Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” —Ernest Hemingway Stepping into Bishop’s Palace is akin to crossing a threshold into a bygone age, where opulent décor and intricate craftsmanship speak volumes of a time when elegance and grandeur reigned supreme. I never knew I would be so moved by a piece of architecture and I was surprised by how familiar it felt upon my arrival. Dickens on the Strand had arrived in Galveston and Adi and I suited up in our best Victorian garb to participate in a

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Embrace Your Spiritual Journey

As someone who has spent years on stage, I’ve learned that just like a well-rehearsed performance, life benefits immensely from being approached mindfully. Each day presents us with a unique opportunity—a fresh canvas on which we can paint our intentions and actions with purpose. Starting the day mindfully sets the tone for how we interact with the world. When we consciously choose to begin with mindfulness, we equip ourselves with the awareness needed to navigate our day with compassion and kindness. Mindfulness doesn’t require hours of dedication but benefits from intentional moments scattered throughout our day. By pausing to reflect

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