Why Haven’t I Done This Before?
As I was taking a tour of Minute Maid Park a few weeks back, I found myself wondering, “Why haven’t I done this before?” As a native Houstonian who has spent most of my...
Podcast – “The Art & Science of Loving the Place You Live”
Good podcast – check it out.
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Community and the Harvard Study on Aging
The Harvard Gazette, April 2019, included an article titled “Harvard study almost 80 years old, has provided that embracing community helps us live longer and be happier”.If you are not familiar with the Harvard Study...
The “Native” in Htownnative
(Buffalo Bayou along Allen Parkway)A friend recently asked me what does “native” in Htownnative.com mean? To paraphrase Webster, native is “…belonging to a particular place by birth”. So, the strict and literal definition would require...
Traveling Across the Country by Train and Htownnative
As I have been blogging under the “Travel” tab, I recently completed a 55 day, 12,000 mile train journey around this country. The following is an excerpt from that blog which I believe to be...
“Spring Forward” Part 1 – Highlights and Some History of Memorial Park
As someone who jogged at Memorial Park for over 25 years, I thought I knew the park well. But after the major expansion projects completed in 2023, there is a lot more to Memorial Park...
I’m Here for the Weekend, Where Do I Go? Part One – Favorable Weather Scenario
I often meet people from out of town when I’m out and about downtown. They are here for the weekend, and they are typically staying downtown. They want to know what they should do for...
I’m Here for the Weekend, Where Do I Go? Part 2 Less than Favorable Weather Scenario
I often meet people from out of town, here for the weekend, and they are typically staying downtown. They want to know what they should do for the weekend and I generally give them suggestions...
In From Out of Town and Will Be at the Medical Center Area – Suggestions
I get this question a lot. Often, people from out of town visit the Medical Center while a family member or friend is receiving medical treatment. Although they often spend the majority of their time...
Best Deals in Town – MFAH Membership
Top ten reasons I love an MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts Houston) Membership (in no particular order):It’s a bargain with an annual membership of $70 for individuals, a dual membership of $95 or a family...
Commitment To No Pop-ups
Short post to say at Htownnative.com, we are committed to no annoying pop-ups.Many websites I visit are difficult to read because there are so many pop-ups.That will not be the case here. No pop-ups and...
Running List of Podcasts
This post is a bit off topic, but I am always looking for podcast suggestions.Here are mine in no particular order with stars by my top 5. Welcome any recommendations.The Daily Stoic * ChooseFI Mile...
Ready, Set, Let’s Run 26.2 Miles
This past Sunday was the annual Chevron Houston Marathon and Half-Marathon, one of my favorite annual events in Houston.After running a few of these over the years from Houston to NYC, Chicago and Washington, D.C.,...
Reflections After 7 Years
After nearly 7 years of our move to downtown, I would like to reflect on the experience. It has clearly been a rollercoaster of highlights and challenges. I can best break this down into...
Navigating the Public Transportation System – Part 1 Introduction
One of the objectives of moving downtown was a more walkable lifestyle supplemented with public transportation and a bicycle. In this blog I will focus on navigating the public transportation system in and around the...
Is Houston Different?
Is Houston Different?As the website name implies, I am a native Houstonian. Born here and have lived the majority of my life here. So I’m always interested in how others who have moved here feel...
Reflections on Favorite Events – Apollo 11 Celebration
My wife and I attend many events in downtown Houston. Many of which are free and very enjoyable. From time to time, I will write about ones that stand out.The Apollo 11 50-year anniversary event...
Journey To One Car
If you have an object in your life that has a lot of dust on it, what is that typically a sign of? I am not talking about the light dust that naturally forms on...
Galveston – An Acquired Taste
Galveston, an Acquired TasteFor those recently moving to Houston, and in some cases, those who have been here a while, you will get mixed reactions when you ask people about Galveston. If you compare Galveston...
Market Square Park
Recently, while out having brunch at one of my go to downtown restaurants, I met someone who had just moved to downtown Houston from out of state. We had a fun conversation which eventually evolved...
Houston Weather
There’s a lot of angst about the weather right now, but let’s put things into perspective.Complaining about the weather is a favorite past time in Houston, but in all fairness, that goes for most cities.Let...
Living in Small Spaces
When you have an abundance of square footage and closets and garages to store stuff, you buy stuff to fill it up. You spend weekends at box stores buying stuff. I am not casting stones. ...
How It All Started
The inspiration for this website was my move from the “suburbs” of Houston to downtown Houston. I say suburbs in quotes because it was the Houston Heights, technically Shady Acres, so not exactly the suburbs. ...
Welcome to Htownnative.com
The launch of this website is 3 years overdue for reasons discussed as follows. I have kept some of the original articles developed at that time which I have updated to some extent. Why reference...