Category Archives: austin

flu blues news

I may have the flu.  I may have had the flu since last Saturday, a few days after Christmas. I thought it was just an ear ache and a sore throat.  Allergies.  Austin is famous for allergies.  Everyone says so. … Continue reading

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grandma goes out

In case you didn’t know, I’m on vacation. I finished the author edits on book 3 December 23rd. Just in time to set the table and prepare the food for Christmas Eve dinner! Just in time to pack for Texas! … Continue reading

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banjo man and bbq

There’s always a new place to try. Son #1 thought this one was worthy of a lunch time excursion after the four of us saw the movie Wolf of Wall Street. I thought the movie was better than the bbq ribs, … Continue reading

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is it over? no!!!

The Christmas holidays continue…

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merry christmas from texas

Christmas Day: 3 am: alarm goes off 4 am: suitcases in the car 5 am: suitcases in the airport 6 am: on the plane 8 am: breakfast sandwiches at Quizno’s in Baltimore 11:30 am: Austin! 1:00 pm: grandson jumping up … Continue reading

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some food pics from texas

You might find this hard to believe, but there is food in Texas. Really, there is. Mom has a Dunkin Donut croissant sandwich while waiting for the plane. Waiting for our ride, because our plane arrived one hour early! A … Continue reading

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blogging delays and writing days

Yes, you’ve noticed I haven’t posted much.  Since the storm our internet has been running at about 10% speed, if at all.  I think it’s slowly getting better (which is why I can put up this post this morning), but … Continue reading

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wet night in the neighborhood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqQbR7-p_wE I slept through most of this.  It was practically next door. And yes, it was quite a storm.  But I had taken migraine medication, put in my ear plugs, snuggled against an ice pack and was very, very comfy. … Continue reading

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a texas staple

What’s a party in Texas without this?????

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party hearty

Birthday = chance to wrestle.

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