Lucky for the Houston area, Tropical Storm Nicholas briefly reached a category 1 hurricane status overnight before being downgraded back to a tropical storm. Most of the damage was along the coast, and over 150,000 people were without power for the majority of the day. For those away from the…

I wanted to document my first experience of a tropical storm/hurricane; I’ve dodged a few through sheer luck after working in the Houston area sporadically for nearly a decade now. This time I’m at home, safely with my dogs in an area not impacted by the flooding of Harvey in…

It’s been far too long since I’ve written anything, mostly I’m overwhelmed with the endless chaos of current politics, the never ending stream of far right extremists pushing horse paste & anti public safety measures while claiming to value the lives of the unborn with their draconian laws that punish…

Beautify Your Community Brief Guide for Cleaning Up The Neighborhood Although it may seem obvious, there are several factors to be aware of when picking up litter in the neighborhood. Here are some basic tips for those who want to get involved. Necessary Gear Wear comfortable shoes and bright colored clothes appropriate…

Did I tell you that thing? That one thing? That thing I never told anyone? I guess I better get you up to speed… This all happened several years ago, during a heat wave that overtook Mobile, Alabama. You’ve heard of Mobile, right? But you don’t really know it’s darkness…

This is my second article exploring ways to improve writing. The first article explored my personal struggles with writing consistently, road blocks that I face and ways to overcome them. Although these are personal, many writers experience the same difficulties. Each of us has our own unique story, but the…

It’s really hard to develop a sustainable writing habit. I have struggled with this for years. I’m not alone in this struggle, and I am actively working on overcoming this. This is my first article I’m publishing as a way to get started. I spent some time reflecting on my…

I’ve spent the last 3 weeks living in hotel rooms across Texas. I’m transitioning from one role as a geophysicist working on a seismic acquisition vessel to an operations role for land-related oil services. This lifestyle transition has been difficult, but ongoing. I’m far from the only person affected by…

On January 30, you posted an op-ed piece on your website addressing the actions the Republican Party is taking towards repealing the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Your website did not address the executive order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” (aka #MuslimBan) pushed…