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For the Love of Cheese!
photocredit: deccanchronicle.com BY: RACHEL SMITH It’s one of those days, y’all. A National Holiday comprised of random nonsense. And for what reason? I guess we’ll never know how the Internet minions come up with these crazy ‘holidays.’ But nonetheless, they sure are fun to write about! Today especially peaked my...
The Legend of the Fall
photocredit: lynnvalleychurch.com BY: RACHEL SMITH As much as I love, love, love the summer… I have to admit that fall is, by far, my favorite season of them all. Mostly, because September is my birthday month, and who doesn’t love an entire day devoted solely to them? I mean, duh! But that’s not the only reason. I also...
A Summer of Thanks!
photocredit: steemit.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Wow. Just wow. In the blink of an eye, the summer has flown by, once again. Is it just me or does time seem to speed up, racing along like a freight train barreling down the tracks, when you’re having fun? I think it does. And boy, did we have fun this summer. Event after...
The Time has Come Again!
Photocredit: rollerlandskatecenter.com BY: RACHEL SMITH It’s here. You guys, I’ve been counting down the days for the past few weeks. Silently, patiently. Scrolling through the photos of Facebook friends and acquaintances as they post photos of their children holding backpacks, wearing new clothes, new shoes,...
The Invasion is Coming… Labor Day Weekend!
photocredit: oysteryachting.com BY: RACHEL SMITH You’ve heard me talk about it before. About the music, the laid-back attitudes, the tribe of island-loving performers that have their sights set on the Surf Ballroom. But do you REALLY know what to expect Labor Day weekend when the Parrotheads invade Clear Lake? You...
We are OPEN for Business!!
photocreidt: depositphotos.com BY: RACHEL SMITH The 2nd annual vacant building tour, entitled “Clear Lake Open for Business” is being held from August 13th through August 24th. Unlike last year, this year’s “tour” will be virtual. Interested entrepreneurs are able to view the properties online, all listed in one...
Do you wanna get… dunked??
photocredit: yelp.com BY: RACHEL SMITH In a few days, the streets of downtown Clear Lake will again be flooded with people. Tourists and locals will flock to see the many vendors, to grab some delicious food from one of the many trucks on site, and listen to the musical talents of the band for the night, Kiljoy....