It’s no secret that I like cool looking lights and cool looking lights at night are even cooler. Like most amusement parks, the Aquarium Restaurant  comes to life at night. The…

Unfortunately, we all know of someone who has battled cancer. Some have won and some have lost. Though more people are winning each year, it’s a battle no one wishes…

A recent walk around the entrance to Hermann Park in Houston brought a few discoveries I hadn’t noticed before. Between the Natural Science Museum and the larger Mecom Fountains, you…

In 1979, a two block long park in downtown Houston was opened to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the first lunar landing. Tranquility Park is a collection of water and walkways, with mounds…

Underwater photography is a hobby that takes a lot of skill and money. First you have to get certified to scuba dive. Then you have to acquire special waterproof cameras…

Some of my earliest memories of going downtown included my Dad driving around three very large fountains in one large pool.  The Mecom Fountains, at the intersection of Main, Montrose…

Whoever came up with the concept of the putting an amusement park in the middle of downtown, alongside a great seafood restaurant with huge aquariums for a great view, must…

You have spent the entire day preparing for your special date. You washed the car and polished your shoes. You wore your nice slacks and a new shirt. Heck, you…

For many years, Houston was an oil city full of good ‘ole boys and thought of as the energy capital of the world. But back during the oil crunch of…