Tag Archives: Expat Re-entry

October Arbor Day?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Admin

Houston’s subtropical climate (zone 9b) means that autumn is the best time of year to plant a tree. The mild winters with few frosts permit root systems to grow while the rest of the plant remains semi-dormant. When we moved … Continue reading →

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Por isso, odio as formigas! / This is why I despise fire ants!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Admin

Last Monday (09/13), I was weeding the front easement space in preparation for a big family visit. Just as I was thinking, “Gosh, I guess the neighbor’s poisoning of his side of the space must have killed all the fire……ANTS!”, … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: Retablo for Lawndale Art Center fundraiser

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Admin

Every year, the Lawndale Art Center in Houston holds a fundraiser on the Day of the Dead, auctioning “retablos” made  and donated by local artists. They distribute blank zinc plates in late August to any artists who are interested. I … Continue reading →

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New day in Houston

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Admin

This was the sunrise seen from our short-term rental unit here in Houston on Sunday, our second day back in the US. It is also the introduction to two new topics on this blog: Surprisingly livable Houston: Houston, Texas, gets … Continue reading →

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