Author Archives: Joey
Rodeo Houston 2025
I enjoy Rodeo Houston, even though I’m getting older and a little less tolerant of all the noise and carnival hype. It ran from March 4th to March 23, but I only went one day. This time I took my friend Miguel. He had never seen a rodeo of this size before. He seemed to … Continue reading
Cruisin’ with some bruisin’
Okay, off we go another cruise out of Miami. This time on the MASSIVE ship Icon of the Seas. Our cruise was from Miami to Coco Cay and Saint Thomas Island and back from March 9th – 16th Although there were plenty of good moments, this time around we had lots of bad moments to … Continue reading
Jail
Don’t ask. Big blow up between Jose and Miguel. Ends up with a brick being thrown through a window, and the police coming to make an arrest. I’m just posting this here for posterity’s sake. The event occurred on the night of June/2024 and one of these guys ended up in jail until September/2024.It was … Continue reading
Ivy goes to Asia & Europe
Two school trips in one year?! No way! But, yes, that’s what Ivy did this summer. First up was Korea 6/10/24 to 6/18/24. Then just a few weeks later she was off to Europe July 9th to visit Italy, France and Spain.
Hurricane Beryl rolls over us
Mick Jagger Trolls our Neighborhood
The Rolling Stones launched their World Tour here in Houston on April 28th. But a few days before, Mick Jagger was spotted in various places around town. It turns out he visits places around town before he does a show, and often he’ll show up at a bar or restaurant or some odd venue and … Continue reading
Christmas in Branson, Missouri!
Another Christmas and another round of visiting family! This time we head to Branson, Missouri My sister rented a HUGE house with like 20 bedrooms and a hot-tub and swimming pool and lots of amenities nearby. So some of my family flocked in for a few days from Joplin, Missouri as well as Little Rock, … Continue reading
Texas Renaissance Festival 2023
Nice Thanksgiving
Nothing extraordinary this year. No trips or cruises or long vacations. We just decided to stay put and make food. Jane showed up with her usual truck-load of goodies. Miguel and Jose also joined us for dinner. Holly cooked a turkey (donated by Jose) and it came out darn-near perfect! Super delicious dinner and pleasant … Continue reading
Ivy Joins the Swim Team!
Heights High School doesn’t have a pool, but they do have a swim team. Ivy joined the team along with her friend Mireyah, and they practice 3 times each week at nearby school (Hogg and Hamilton). She’s been to 2 meets now – one at …. Chavez High and La Porte