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shopping in georgetown
Last Monday my daughter-in-law took DMP and I to a town north of Round Rock. Georgetown is one of those beautiful little Texas towns with its downtown built around a center square and a courthouse plopped in the middle of … Continue reading
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bluegrass music jewels
My daughter-in-law presented DMP and I with Mother’s Day gifts! Here’s mine, which looks exactly like my dobro! Dancing Mandolin Player received a necklace with a you-know-what on it. We love them. Thank you, Amber, for thinking of us Idaho … Continue reading
the purgatory players and church in austin
Thunderstorms. Rain. Lightning. That all happened early Sunday morning in Austin. We woke late, having been awakened off and on by the storm. And we had no electricity. But we knew where to go for coffee and breakfast tacos. And … Continue reading
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hello in there, hello.
The whole purpose of this whirlwind trip to Austin was to see John Prine in concert. Dancing Mandolin Player, my two Austin sons and I drove downtown to Bass Hall, located on the University of Texas campus right behind the … Continue reading
lunch in georgetown
If you are hungry and you are in Georgetown, Texas and your daughter-in-law suggests eating here, you make haste to this restaurant and plan on having the chocolate cream pie for dessert. Just sayin’. After we were full of sandwiches … Continue reading
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old quilts in texas
When we were in Austin last month, my daughter-in-law took me antiquing! She knows I love it, so we planned a day away from SXSW and “the guys”. Heading north out of Round Rock, our first stop was Burnet, Texas … Continue reading
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taking a break from work with a little music
Here are some of our favorite Austin musicians performing down the road from us, at the annual Rhythm & Roots Festival that takes place every Labor Day weekend. This is why I practice my steel guitar. And my dobro! … Continue reading
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today’s menu
Last Friday Son #1 went to the rodeo with his wife and son. Son #1 is a solid, steady, sweet, funny, loving, dependable guy. He loves his family, music, history, Nebraska football and…food. He is tall and thin and has … Continue reading
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when rain is a good time
Yes, it did rain in Austin Friday afternoon. The guy on the left is wearing a Nebraska Huskers poncho. We were impressed. Kelly Willis played on Lucy’s small stage. We found a seat at one of the picnic tables under a … Continue reading
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signs of saturday at sxsw 2015
Saturday’s rain changed a lot of plans for a lot of people. But those who live in Austin and those who visit tend to adapt quickly and remain cheerful. I think it’s the music. And maybe the large quantities of … Continue reading
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