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how i feel about last night’s snow

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a little problem with depth perception

I love this dog.  How funny is this!!!

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flights home

Banjo Man and I arrived at the Austin airport at 3:45 AM Wednesday morning. Yes, it was painful.  But the plane was only half full, so that helped.  The flight crew turned off the cabin lights and let us sleep … Continue reading

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today’s menu

Last Friday Son #1 went to the rodeo with his wife and son.  Son #1 is a solid, steady, sweet, funny, loving, dependable guy.  He loves his family, music, history, Nebraska football and…food.  He is tall and thin and has … Continue reading

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inside the candy store

Banjo Man and I spent the day with our four-year old grandson last week, and the little guy was determined to show us the sights around town.  First he took me to his favorite “parks” (aka playgrounds).  I swung on … Continue reading

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when rain is a good time

Yes, it did rain in Austin Friday afternoon.  The guy on the left is wearing a Nebraska Huskers poncho.  We were impressed. Kelly Willis played on Lucy’s small stage.  We found a seat at one of the picnic tables under a … Continue reading

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signs of saturday at sxsw 2015

Saturday’s rain changed a lot of plans for a lot of people.  But those who live in Austin and those who visit tend to adapt quickly and remain cheerful.  I think it’s the music.  And maybe the large quantities of … Continue reading

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banjo man finds the blues

Up the street, just a few minutes walk away, is a bar called C-Boys.  It used to be a hole-in-the-wall punky loud bar (with rumors of a knife fight) until the Continental Club bought it and turned it into a … Continue reading

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breaking a new record, live at the saxon

Last night may go down in history, as far as Banjo Man and I are concerned.  We spent eight hours at the Saxon Pub, our favorite music spot in Austin, to see many of our favorite musicians in one night, … Continue reading

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saturday evening with banjo man

Saturday evening on South Congress means there is live music at Guero’s Taco Bar.  I love their trees! Saturday afternoon Banjo Man spent a couple of hours at the Continental Club listening to Redd Volkaert and his band rock the house. … Continue reading

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