Lou MC Yelps a Lot

What's is special about Sunday, September 27? This is the traditional Chinese moon festival, as well as the Total Lunar Eclipse only happens once every 2.5 years. I created an Event on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/events/houston-celestial-event-total-lunar-eclipse-2015  just to entice and remind people of such great celestial event. I also want to promote local grocery stores and bakeries in Chinatown. They're selling some yummy moon cakes, whether it's imported or freshly baked. You should give them a try. Low sugar low fat variety moon cake purchased at Yin Wall City Grocery Stores: Welcome Food Center -  http://www.yelp.com/biz/welcome-food-center-houston-2 H Mart -  http://www.yelp.com/biz/h-mart-houston Viet Hoa International Foods -  http://www.yelp.com/biz/viet-hoa-international-foods-houston Jusgo Supermarket -  http://www.yelp.com/biz/jusgo-supermarket-houston Dynasty Supermarket -  http://www.yelp.com/biz/dynasty-supermarket-houston Spe...

To tell you the truth, I lived in Houston for almost 10 years and I thought I would never see any folks from the Islands and listen to the familiar melodies. Last week, just so happened that I was poking around on Yelp Events and found Aloha TexFest during Labor Day Weekend. Oh yeah! I'm in! Mahalo to Nina P. for the posting. I, for one, waited 8 years for this one-and-only Aloha Festival since I heard about it. Suddenly, it disappeared from the cyberspace. According a long-time vendor, there were a few missed years due to hurricane and other emergencies. Various vendors showcase their crafts, talents and cuisine. The event was an eye-opener for many people who never seen live hula dancers and fire performers. For me, it was my opportunity to network with people of common interests and to get out of Houston to see Clear Lake for the first time. My impression was like, "wow, ocean!" (Not really, it was a lake close to the bay.) I didn’t stay for the entire show due ...