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Galveston Dispatch: Birthday Bonfire and Galveston Social Walk

The day’s first light painted Galveston in soft hues as we began Adi’s birthday—her first on this storied island. Nine months had passed since we arrived, drawn by the promise of community and a fresh start. We found both. The walking club began as an idea, a simple way to mark her 38th year, and […]

David 10 months agoApril 20, 2025

Galveston Dispatch: Music and the Island

The sun sets over Galveston, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple while the Gulf whispers its ancient secrets. Adi and I drive along the Seawall, where time dances with the past. The notes of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman spill through the windows, carried by the sea breeze. We leave the world […]

David 10 months agoApril 10, 2025

Blog From the Gulf The Adventures of Adi and David

Galveston Dispatch: Attack of the Leaves

Galveston Island blossoms into life each spring, yet paradoxically, it’s also a season when leaves cascade down, assigning islanders the paradox of endless weekend chores. Avenue L becomes a vibrant arena where neighbors engage in a playful battle royale, sending leaves back and forth across our beloved avenue. Armed with rakes and leaf blowers, residents […]

David 11 months agoMarch 27, 2025

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Galveston Dispatch: A Gulf Coast Spring

In the quiet embrace of spring on Galveston Island, where the whispering sea meets the gentle touch of the sun, we find a realm of renewal and inspiration. Just as Hemingway sought refuge in the secluded islands of Cuba and Key West, here too, souls weary from winter’s grasp find respite. Amidst the island’s vibrant […]

David 11 months agoMarch 22, 2025

Blog From the Gulf Health Hacks The Adventures of Adi and David

Surviving Dead Man’s Curve

The ocean roared as a fierce friend beside us, its waves speaking of ancient strength and unspeakable peace. In the heart of Galveston Island lay Swell, a place not bound by time or gravity but by the soul-seeking respite of two souls weary from battles unseen. Adi and I found ourselves on the cusp of […]

David 11 months agoMarch 17, 2025

Galveston Dispatch: Birthday Bonfire and Galveston Social Walk

Galveston Dispatch: Music and the Island

Galveston Dispatch: Attack of the Leaves

Galveston Dispatch: A Gulf Coast Spring

Surviving Dead Man’s Curve

Experience the Stillness That Changes Everything.