11/03/2025
Happy Thanksgiving, Wavers! November has arrived, and it is one of my favorite months of the year. November brings in nice, cooler weather. It also brings one of my favorite holidays of the year, Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and give thanks. It is truly a time to count our blessings. Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around Thanksgiving.
Each Thanksgiving, we would pack up our family car and head from Joplin, Missouri, to Wichita, Kansas. When you are young, it seems like a long, adventurous journey.
My mom and dad, my sister, and I spent each Thanksgiving in Wichita at my grandparents’ house. It was so much fun! It seemed like it snowed every year we were there. My grandmother, one of the nicest people ever, taught us how to make angels in the snow. Nothing cooler than that.
I want to offer thanks to our wonderful readers and advertisers. We couldn’t do what we have done for the past eight years without you. I also want to thank our terrific staff and contributors, who work tirelessly each month to bring you the best island information and entertainment possible. You all are very much appreciated.
We had an amazing time at our 8th anniversary and social event in October. It was wonderful to catch up with many of our contributors, advertisers, and readers. A special thank you to Adam and the fantastic staff at Huli Huli Hut for hosting the event in their new space at 504 25th Street. Fun was had by everyone!
November marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Please remember to BUY LOCAL! As I have said many times, almost everything you could ever want or need can be found right here in Galveston.
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I’ll see you around the island...
Mike Burke, Publisher
www.wavesgalveston.com
