SWITCHING GEARS
A new year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year. In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away. We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation. My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya, Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete with decorations and presents underneath. Why not? After all, the wall will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe. There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine. In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures. The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape – many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others that hold promise for the future. All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors – large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us. As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend.
A new year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have
been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we
will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year.
In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away.
We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which
conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in
fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting
from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation.
My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such
a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya,
Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete
with decorations and presents underneath. Why not? After all, the wall
will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe.
There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine.
In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking
big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures.
The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also
take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape
– many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others
that hold promise for the future.
All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn
of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to
correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors
– large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us.
As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter
in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence
unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend.
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The biggest attraction in this area of the island is Moody Gardens, an all-inone<br />
attraction including accommodations, a golf course, a paddlewheel cruiser,<br />
ropes/zipline courses and three pyramids housing Texas’ largest aquarium, a rain<br />
forest and special exhibits.<br />
For funkier fun, visit Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast or the adjacent Haunted<br />
Mayfield Manor. The popular Historic Pleasure Pier on the seafront pays homage to<br />
a 1940s hot spot and includes rides, games, shops and entertainment.<br />
EVERYBODY HAS TO SLEEP SOMETIME<br />
From economy to elegant, there are plenty of options for lodging in Galveston,<br />
but Mardi Gras does fill up the city and early reservations are a must. Both the<br />
Moody Garden Hotel and the historic Galvez have AAA Four Diamond ratings.<br />
The 1911 Galvez sits on the beachfront, right on the route of a couple of the largest<br />
parades. My personal favorite is the Tremont House, a boutique beauty in the<br />
Strand District. It’s perfectly located for exploring the historic downtown.<br />
A cool new addition to the town’s accommodations is Harbor House, a unique<br />
boutique hotel on Pier 21. Sister property to both the Galvez and the Tremont,<br />
it features sleek, contemporary furnishings in a waterfront location – with easy<br />
access to the Strand District.<br />
MAMA’S GOT A BRAND-NEW BAG<br />
While you’re exploring the historic Strand, be sure you bring your billfold. The<br />
streets around the Tremont House are packed with all sorts of shops selling items<br />
from bling to books and everything in between. I got my glitz on at Just Add Spar-<br />
JANUARY 2015 // SLICE 79
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