Category Archives: austin

travel day, ri to texas

Posted on October 24, 2013 by is there any more pie?

A few random thoughts after a solo trip to Texas: A gorgeous young woman, with long flowing red hair and a very tight green sweater, caused a bit of a commotion at the security line.  Her “assets” were substantial, and … Continue reading →

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my new halloween shirt

Posted on October 23, 2013 by is there any more pie?
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deadline and blog hiatus

Posted on October 17, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I won’t be blogging for a week or so, due to finishing book 3 in the trilogy!  Heading to Texas next week and then will have lots of photos of musicians, food and all things that Keep Austin Weird.  There … 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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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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$1000 boots

Posted on March 19, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Poor Banjo Man.  He thoughts these Lucchese boots looked really good on me, until we both saw the price. $999.99 It was fun to pretend I still wanted to buy them.  Seriously?  We’ve spent much less on cars. Time to buy … Continue reading →

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