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Step into the beloved world of Galveston Island with “Galveston Dispatch” from “Memoirs of a Renaissance Man.” In “Slivers of God’s Light,” join the cherished rituals of Adi as her gentle touch brings light to their home, warding off the darkness of dawn. Discover a treasured journal revealing the Native American 10 Commandments, offering profound wisdom that guides our favorite couple, David and Adi, and their entire clan. The Big House, a keeper of stories and secrets, invites us to explore its rich past woven into every corner. As day breaks, history and tradition illuminate the path forward, showcasing the […]

  Stand still long enough, and the world quiets until the ship’s horn calls out. It blooms on Sunday mornings, signaling new voyages and dreams. The cruisers arrive, children’s faces bright with joy. Parents, weary from miles of travel to Galveston, now prepare for the greater journey by sea. Here, Sundays sing a gentler song—a world suspended in joy. The horn’s call weaves through the harbor, past the Strand, drifting along Broadway to our porch. It’s followed by the ship’s theme music—a siren’s call to adventure. For a moment, life sheds its burdens, whispering “Bon voyage.” Those who heed it

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

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