A busy month has passed

After living in Galveston now for what? Eight years this week I still am amazed by the bounty of things to do. Other than repairing aging houses, of course. Last weekend alone there were garden tours, sand castle competitions, political meetings, yard sales to benefit Mardi Gras Krewes. For the first time in several years I didn't see any gardens. I did see some "sand castles". Well, a couple of the exhibits had castle like structures...most did not. I was disappointed in both the concepts and commentary this year. I had hoped for scathing political commentary, but really got a number of I Pad refernces and some movie related constructions, but I'll confess I really didn't "get" many of the entries. I was cranky though, so maybe that colored my impressions. The beach, however, was packed at the waters edge. Lots of families. Several soccer games going on. Even a whole group on lawn chairs in the water along with their coolers. They were even pretty much dressed. Kind of strange I thought.
Tonite is the 2nd Beach Band Concert of the season at Sealy Pavilion....7:30. Last week I just wasn't ready to do one more thing that evening, so I skipped it. I think we'll ride our bikes over tonite though. It's a wonderful small town feel. You see tons of people you know and like, and the music is big band, marches, and sometimes even show tunes or movie themes. It's been going on every summer since 1928! That's a tradition. The Director is Frank Incaprera, who assumed the position after his father passed away. I think it will be lovely!