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cake monster

Posted on April 10, 2013 by is there any more pie?

We had a birthday celebration (2 birthdays totalling 120 years!) here Monday night, but this predator didn’t care.  He was after the cake, and nothing would stop him. River Monsters are everywhere.

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river monsters marathon and season five debut

Posted on April 6, 2013 by is there any more pie?

It is no secret that River Monsters is my favorite television show.  I love The Bachelor and The Amazing Race, of course, and Survivor is usually on the dvr list, but River Monsters????? I love River Monsters. I think Jeremy … Continue reading →

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sunday in austin: gospel brunch at strange brew

Posted on April 5, 2013 by is there any more pie?

It’s a coffee house.  It’s a music venue.  It’s a great way to spend a Sunday from 11 am-1 pm.

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broken bow, but not a town in nebraska

Posted on April 4, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Last night I slept for twelve hours.  The last hours of that marathon were spent in a panic over breaking my violin bow and not being able to find another.  I was in a strange town.  I couldn’t access the … Continue reading →

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grandma has landed

Posted on April 3, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I’m home.  And yes, Texas does sometimes feel a little like outer space.  In a good way.

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happy easter

Posted on March 30, 2013 by is there any more pie?

This guy will be hiding Easter eggs for his own little boy this Sunday. I’m awfully tickled that I will be here in Texas to watch. Happy Easter, everyone.

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so sorry

Posted on March 28, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I’m still having technical difficulties here in Texas.  The wifi stream is iffy and my ability to load photos from my computer (via Son #2’s camera) to wordpress is zero.  While I have lots of Austin photos piling up on … Continue reading →

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the last picture show

Posted on March 23, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I think is the last picture from my 10-year old camera. Banjo Man surprised me with it one Christmas so I could take my own pictures at the local animal shelter.  I used to write a weekly pet adoption column … Continue reading →

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the very good long day part 3

Posted on March 22, 2013 by is there any more pie?

You thought I forgot all about the music, didn’t you?  We’re in Austin, it’s the opening day of the music portion of SXSW, so where is the music???? At the Continental Club, of course.  3 PM, no cover charge.  Just … Continue reading →

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the very good long day, part 2

Posted on March 20, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Lockhart, Texas is a cool little town that boasts four bbq joints.  The BBQ Adventurers and I decided to take a little tour before hitting Smitty’s for a second round of ribs. Are these guys waiting for a plane?  Admiring … Continue reading →

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