I like a bank that waves the fees, and any banks located in this tower make sure that if they…read moreovercharge you, they make the Fee-Nixed. It's an awesome building that Towers over the Greenway neighbourhood not too far from Montrose and the Galleria, and it's in an area that doesn't have a lot of tall buildings, so that makes it stand out. Very impressive, and it looks brand new and modern and shiny and pretty cool.

Librarians like Regina & Joelle are the reason that I make it a priority to regularly visit…read moreneighborhood libraries. They're kind, conversational, and on this particular visit, made sure to refer me to other community engagement opportunities (i.e. The Reading Room Critical/Close Reading session featuring The Waterbearers x Sasha Bonet, a book that I'd picked up after placing a hold only a few days ago, and the upcoming Bad Art Club held on the last Wednesday each month. This month's project would focus on creating rings made of resin!). In addition to the $58 I saved by checking out 3 books (The Turner House x Angela Flournoy, The Waterbearers x Sasha Bonet, and Leave Your Mess at Home x Tolani Akinola), I love this particular library b/c of its consistently vast book sale options. They clearly have some generous donors! Today's pickup? Little Women (Great Illustrated Classics) by Louisa May Alcott - $2 total (and $28 on Amazon). I had to stop myself from taking home a pile of Interior Design magazines -- when they're only 5 for $1, it's hard to resist! it makes for perfect scrapbook material :)

I came to the Jungman Neighborhood Library off Westheimer in the Galleria area hoping to find some…read morepeace and quiet to work on my laptop during my job search. It's a fairly small library, which I initially thought would not work in my favor, because it meant that there would be less space for privacy. The first thing you notice when you walk in is broken equipment at the entrance. I'm not sure if it's a metal detector or a book detector, but it's clearly out of order and makes for a poor first impression. I set up at a table just outside a glass-walled area labeled "The Living Room." There were standard AC outlets available, but no USB ports. Unfortunately, the chair I sat in smelled strongly of urine. Shortly after, I heard loud talking coming from the Living Room area, and it became clear why. Two or three homeless individuals were sitting in the plush leather chairs, mixed in with other patrons who were reading or listening to headphones. It really struck me how much libraries have changed. This was not a quiet environment. On the other side of the library, a couple of children were playing and screaming without anyone intervening. At the front desk, a staff member and a patron were having a full-volume conversation, as if they were standing outside on a busy street. Even with headphones and music playing, I struggled to concentrate. During the few hours I was there, the same individuals moved in and out repeatedly. At one point, someone pulled a book from the shelf, sat directly across from me, and loudly flipped through it. Combined with the odor in the area, it made me feel uncomfortable and queasy. Overall, I did not feel safe in this library. I managed to finish what I needed to do just as closing time rolled around and left. Unfortunately, this is not a place I'd return to if I'm looking for a quiet, focused, or comfortable work environment.

This place is one of the sites to check out if…read more With the exception of having a water play area for the little ones and a paddle boat for the pond (tickets are $11 per boat) there's not much for the adults to do if you aren't here to either for a BBQ/picnic or some sort of event so there's no reason to go out of your way to come here since there are plenty of other parks to go to or if you happen to go to the zoo with the kids because it's all in the same park. Parking is free and if you want to see the whole park, you can take the train but you'll have to pay for a ticket. So on a hot day, it's not really a pleasant feeling to have to walk around the park in the heat. A train that takes you to different parts of the park would be ideal, it's like hop on and hop back.

I love wandering around Hermann Park when the weather is nice in Houston (aka between October and…read moreMarch). The reflecting pool is quite beautiful - you can relax on the law beside it and read a book on a blanket for a great afternoon! If you're planning on spending a few hours in the park, don't miss the reflection pool!

This large scale sculpture is near the Wortham Theater. A giant cello is played by a virtuoso who…read morejust reveals his face. So interesting and captivating.

I never thought of myself as a sculpture history buff, but hey, here we go. In honor of the recent…read morepassing of late David Adickes, I've been on a mission to visit his prodigious sculptures across the city and Virtuoso is one of his originals. It's located directly in front of Lyric Market in the downtown theater district and towers 36 feet in the air, seemingly defying gravity with a gigantic cello tilted at an angle, being played by a body-less figure. At the top of the sculpture, a mustached male head peers down on the strings of the cello as the hands grip the bow and fingerboard. I did a little reading on this piece and learned that in 2005 the Lyric property management group decided to paint the mustache on the figure black without consulting artist David Adickes beforehand. It was decided that this was an infringement on the artistic expression of the piece and they ended up having to pay for a lift to paint the mustache back to its original color. Interesting! There's no placard around the sculpture but it's fun to check out if you're in the area. Which sculpture should I visit next?

Great management William tower. Attended a meeting there clean and organized . Friendly staff…read more Front desk helpful .

Beautiful ballon's, building, and light fixture/sculpture, buy me and my son got escorted out for…read moretrying to take pictures of them.

Yesterday I took a class here on second floor. The room gets cold so bring a jacket. Tried to…read moreconnect online was not able to, luckily I saved my information on my laptop. The elevator can take you into tunnel or directly onto street level and parking. They have a floor which shows all the former mayors including Hofienz. The bathrooms are concealed and it will take a little time to access them. Bring your own drink to class. I did not see any nearby vending machines. Ask the front desk about how you qualify for free parking. Different levels of access for those stopping by security. For most to access building, you will pass through security.

This area is beautiful. I have been here for many events and was lucky enough to actually meet…read moresome of our city's finest leaders at some of the events I covered. The area in front of city hall has a huge reflecting pool of sorts with a decent sized green space surrounding it. They provide park benches for patrons to sit and get away from their stressful workday. During the week they have the farmers market here and special events such as the Rodeo Round-Up are held in this space. The way it is structured makes it easy for events to be set-up and broken down with ease.

We did not set out to see this, but chanced upon it while walking the trail. The space is…read morewell-kept, quiet, and encourages reflection on the sacrifices of officers. The design is simple but powerful, and the plaques and landscaping make it easy to spend a few moments honoring those remembered. It's a meaningful stop if you're in the area and want a moment of reflection.

Beautiful grounds. Perfect for taking pictures with downtown Houston in the background, picnics, or…read morejust to visit if you want to pay your respect to the fallen police officers. Only downside of this place is the getting here. I'd tried parking in the open spots by the park a couple of years ago and I was told that I couldn't park there (maybe this isn't the case anymore? Who knows?). This time around, I was visiting Eleanor Tinsley Park and just decided to walk here.

Love love loved this ! It was sentimental and I think it was one of the highlights of my trip . We…read morewent and bought locks and attached them to the fence. Awesome experience .

Love Lock Bridges can be found all over the world... places such as Paris, Rome, China, Korea, and…read moreNapa, California! The tradition is for couples to show their affection for each other by affixing a padlock on a bridge together and "locking in" their commitment. Some couples have their names and a date engraved onto the lock. Others add decorations such as ribbons or glitter to spice it up! It is said that this phenomenon began in Serbia around the time of World War I. Just Google your location and see if there is a Love Lock Bridge in your city! That's how I found this Love Lock Bridge in Houston! It was quite challenging to find! It took three days of attempts. It's at the beginning of Eleanor Tinsley Park. I parked by the sand volleyball court and walked back to the overhead pedestrian bridge. A couple of times, there were people taking selfies and at other times, there were photo shoots happening! It really is a cool place - especially around sunset time! I told my friend in Japan about this Love Lock Bridge and she said that there's one near her town! I can't wait for the day that she finds it and I hope you let me know if you find one near you!