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bad grandma
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. But here are the facts, ma’am, just the facts: 1. My daughter-in-law bought my grandson something similar at a thrift shop. It broke. My musically inclined (aka genius) grandson was royally ticked off. 2. … Continue reading
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what will is doing
Press release from the Ben Thompson Preservation Foundation: “On April 29, Ben Thompson’s life will be recognized, honored and discussed by experts, authors and descendants for the first time in history. At least six organizations, including The Austin History Center, … Continue reading
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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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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
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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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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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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