RGV Life

Yesterday, my family and I went out to South Padre Island to cool off. The Rio Grande Valley has had weather in the 90s until these past couple weeks, which are the dog days of summer, or as you will hear called around here, "la canicula". If there ever was a time to go spend some time at the beach, it is now. You have probably heard of people in New York City who have lived there all their lives and never visited the Statue of Liberty, or any of the famous attractions. Living there, they can go any time they choose, so they don't go. I think it's the same here in South Texas with South Padre Island. Our family does not go and take advantage of this great attraction very often. It's there. We could go any time. In fact, we have typically gone to the beach at South Padre Island during the off season, closer to November. The weather is still warm and the water is still warm. More importantly, we do not have to deal with the traffic. On the way to the beach d...

I was shocked to see the temperature reach 100 degrees the other day. Shocked I say! The run of 90 degree weather we have enjoyed up to now has run out. Back are the days of 100 degrees. I had hoped we would make it through the full summer in the 90s. That would be so nice. So, what now? Well, there are some things you can do: Visit your local municipal pool for some swimming Visit your library during the hot hours. Have some quiet "me time".  Go shopping The movies have always been a good way to escape the heat. Hit the matinees. Go outdoors. Since you're going to be hot and sweaty anyway, go do some outdoor stuff. At least you'll have something to show for your perspiration. Go to South Padre Island. Sharks be damned. They can't bite everybody. You have good odds of keeping even numbers of limbs. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Do you have any ideas?