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good times, 2017
We’re home, we’re cold (it’s 20 degrees this morning) and we’re a tiny bit weary. But boy, did we have fun. Our 3 1/2 hour layover in D.C. was spent at a restaurant we’d tried before, on December 31’s return … Continue reading
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king of texas blues
Stevie Ray Vaughan: He’s a hero, a legend and a much-loved musician here in Texas. And on Tuesday morning Son #1, the Funny Grandson and I went to the “Pride & Joy: the Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan” … Continue reading
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habaneros and sxsw food
If you’re hungry for Mexican food, there’s a little place on W. Oltorf in South Austin that has the best! This is Will’s favorite food in Austin (aside from where he works at Terry Black’s Barbecue, of course!). Banjo Man and Son … Continue reading
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our own crane
If you are six years old and your grandparents are having a new air conditioning unit installed and that involved hiring a crane then you put on your hard hat and your construction vest and you watch the show. The … Continue reading
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scenes from sunday
The Purgatory Players Sunday Gospel Brunch has moved from the Strange Brew Coffeehouse to El Mercado, right around the corner from us on South First. It was our first time at this venue and we had a great time … Continue reading
texas heat
It’s snowing in Rhode Island, but we’re in Texas! My friend Barbara just called to find out where I was. “We’re having a little blizzard here,” she said. “You should be happy to be in Texas.” I am. Very happy. … Continue reading
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packing to party
It’s that time of year again, when musicians and music lovers from all over the world descend upon Austin, Texas. We’re packing up and flying down to join them. Over the past ten years my focus has slowly shifted from finding fiddlers … Continue reading
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outlander, season 2
It has been a good week on the Giant Couch. Son #1 and Amber (our dear daughter-law) gave us season 2 of Outlander on dvd for Christmas. We’d been saving it for a time when we could immerse ourselves in … Continue reading
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snow day
This morning, as I was dumping all sorts of lovely ingredients into the crock pot while listening to the local radio station, Banjo Man laughed and said, “Boy, you Rhode Islanders really love your storms!” I’d spent the previous hour … Continue reading
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blizzard comin’
We’re supposed to be getting our first blizzard of the winter tomorrow. It should start at 7 AM and stop at midnight. The weatherman is warning of high winds along with the snow. So of course the first thing I … Continue reading
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