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fond farewell

goodbye, austin. goodbye, sweet family and handsome grandson and silly corgi. goodbye, bachelor writer son. goodbye, little condo and green door and white van and bumpy sidewalks. goodbye, Salvation Army store, where I scored Bose speakers. goodbye, Magnolia Cafe, Lucy’s, Artz, Torchy’s, South … Continue reading

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where in the world…

A couple of months ago Son #3 (aka Sarge) told us he was going to India for a few weeks.  Today he checked in with his parents and, when asked what he had done there, said there was “something on youtube about … Continue reading

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rain and ribs

Texans love rain. I ran through a wet, furious storm for coffee at a gas station in Round Rock and the cashier said, “Great rain, huh?” He was sincerely pleased. Three days of storms put smiles on the faces of these drought-ridden … Continue reading

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signs of the time

I know where I am. I am in a land of boots and beer, and men who two-step and call me “ma’am” or “sweetheart”. Actually only a couple of men have called me “sweetheart” and they were quite a bit older … Continue reading

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texas swing

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rodeo food

What I ate at the Austin rodeo: What I didn’t eat at the Austin rodeo: Maybe a Pot Roast Sundae would be better for supper and not lunch.Really, if you’ve ever had a bacon sundae now is the time to confess.  Or … Continue reading

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even the dogs are cool

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rock stars

Bobby Whitlock played at the Saxon last week for the SXSW “Legends of Texas” night.  He lives in Austin, and today Austin has declared “Bobby Whitlock Day” with a ceremony at the State House. Bobby and his band will be rockin’ tonight … Continue reading

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vote for the local girl!

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is that arlo?

I see famous people everywhere.  Not really the famous people, but people who look like famous people, and I think it’s amusing to point out a guy with a braid and a headband and say stuff to Banjo Man like, … Continue reading

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