These are memories of Matagorda, Texas in the 1940Õs. These short episodes are the memories of a small boy, the youngest in the family, and too young to recognize the adult worries and prejudices that may have existed. This is about the fun of living in a small Texas coastal town. Despite war, hurricanes, and rattlesnakes, these are happy memories. These memories are my gift to my family, past, present and future.