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habaneros and sxsw food

If you’re hungry for Mexican food, there’s a little place on W. Oltorf in South Austin that has the best! This is Will’s favorite food in Austin (aside from where he works at Terry Black’s Barbecue, of course!).  Banjo Man and Son … Continue reading

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our own crane

If you are six years old and your grandparents are having a new air conditioning unit installed and that involved hiring a crane then you put on your hard hat and your construction vest and you watch the show. The … Continue reading

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seen around town

We assumed this was a taxi, but then realized that in Austin this could be a personal car.  Or a donut delivery machine. Lovely painting on the side of the corner gas station. Free advertising for Teddy.

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scenes from sunday

  The Purgatory Players Sunday Gospel Brunch has moved from the Strange Brew Coffeehouse to El Mercado, right around the corner from us on South First.  It was our first time at this venue and we had a great time … Continue reading

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texas heat

It’s snowing in Rhode Island, but we’re in Texas!  My friend Barbara just called to find out where I was. “We’re having a little blizzard here,” she said.  “You should be happy to be in Texas.” I am.  Very happy. … Continue reading

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centuries of television

Sunday night was an epic night on the Giant Couch. First up?  The 1600’s, with King Louis XIV, in “Versailles”.  If you are watching that series, check out this website, http://partylike1660.com/, which gives all sorts of historical information about the … Continue reading

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packing to party

It’s that time of year again, when musicians and music lovers from all over the world descend upon Austin, Texas.  We’re packing up and flying down to join them. Over the past ten years my focus  has slowly shifted from finding fiddlers … Continue reading

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in search of an asian sauce

I’ve made some pretty bad Asian meals lately. The chicken broccoli dish with the cashew butter, sriracha, tahini and vinegar hit a new low.  Spread out on a cookie sheet and broiled (I’ve read this is the latest trend in … Continue reading

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i don’t get it

I’ve always been a radio person.  I had a radio beside my bed at night when I was a kid and loved finding odd, static-coated stations to listen to at night. My grandparents gave me a transistor radio for my 13th … Continue reading

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wild in france

We discovered a new miniseries last night. We had no expectations.  We were both tired, but at 6:15 it was too early to go to bed.  We had a few hours to kill before collapsing (Banjo Man had had a … Continue reading

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