GOLF--AND WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY
By Marsha Wilson Rappaport
I finally played 18 holes of Golf this spring and I am not ready for the PGA. Therefore, aggravating a group of red faced golfers, at Moody Garden’s Golf Course in order to write this story was not an option. Therefore, my husband, Mitchell, bravely volunteered to make a 7:20 am Tee Time at the newly renovated public course in order to help with my journalistic obligations to The Parrot.
PARK BOARD UPDATE..
As you stroll down Galveston beaches after a busy weekend before beach cleaning crews arrive, you will see a sight for sore eyes. The dirty remains of wasteful visitors litter what should be a fresh clean beach.
Every weekend, trash including diapers, glass bottles, cups, paper plates, and many things that can’t be mentioned are picked up. These things are left on our beaches without any regard for appearance or public safety and are often hazardous to both people and our island’s wildlife.
BARTENDER OF THE MONTH Have you ever started over in your life? Ever thought, maybe if I move, things will get better- I will find a better job, meet better people and start over. If you have ever thought about any of this- you need to meet our next Bartender of the Month. She has the best advice about life. So, let’s find out who this together girl is!
ON THE BEACH WITH K-HOP
Romantic? Well, that’s not the best word that describes me, but this summer I made a move that made many family and friends leak those mushy words, “Oh that’s so romantic!” Believe it or not, I surprised my self.
About five years ago, I got a job at a local surf shop by the name of Surf Specialties. I was so excited to find a summer job that would benefit from my knowledge of the sport and that would also give me a wealth of experience in the industry. However, once I laid eyes on the tall, blonde, tan and beautiful girl I’d be working with, all the focus was quickly shifted.
GALVESTON'S TOP TEN COMFORT FOODS By Marsha Wilson Rappaport
Just in case life sucks....
DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES OFFERS HOME BUYERS EMPLOYEE PRICING
David Weekley Homes is now offering prospective homeowners Employee Pricing on all new David Weekley Homes in the Galveston area! It’s the company’s way of thanking its most loyal customers with a special offer normally reserved for its Team Members. Hurry in to our Galveston area Build on Your Lot Sales Office to take advantage of Employee Pricing on all Weekley homes purchased in the Galveston area between June 20, 2008, through August 31, 2008. Homebuyers can choose from various floorplans, which feature Weekley homes priced from the $180’s.
Galveston Historical Foundation
AUGUST 2008
The Galveston Historical Foundation offers this fall a new set of classes as well as kicks off its new community preservation projects.
The annual Menard Lectures will focus on the founding of the state’s earliest newspaper, the Galveston Daily News. On September 26th, the Foundation will welcome Michael V. Hazel of Dallas. Mr. Hazel is one of the state’s leading historians with experience in presenting to adult audiences. He gets great reviews wherever he speaks. His topic is "First Links in a Chain: The Galveston Daily News and The Dallas Morning News."
Houston & Bolivar Peninsula: Lula Black
Galveston Island: John Anderson
Dallas: SKS Distributing Company
Contributing Writers:
Lyssa Graham, Ron Limbock, Ara 13, Sher Bailey, John Bostock, Marsha Mellow, Richard Booth, Donna Nevelow, M.J. Naschke, Mikel Reaper, Jeanne Rachel, Marsha Wilson Rappaport, Garrison Keillor, Dave Barry
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GOLF--AND WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY
BARTENDER OF THE MONTH
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