Category Archives: family

sunday at c-boy’s

No, this is not my ticket to Tijuana. I’m participating in a Sunday afternoon Austin tradition, Chicken Shit Bingo.  Dale Watson has moved his Sunday show and bingo to C-Boy’s Heart & Soul on South Congress.  It used to be … Continue reading

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austin style around town

  I see a lot of great outfits here in Austin.  Cute skirts, interesting boots, intricately embroidered Western shirts.  Prom dresses for dancing, ripped denim, psychedelic leggings, and lots and lots of cleavage. Alas, I have been sporting None Of … Continue reading

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a little night music, wednesday-style

Wednesdays are our favorite nights in Austin. Johnny Nicholas, blues man, wasn’t able to perform Wednesday night, but Lavelle White and her rockin’ band filled in. The pictures from my phone aren’t very good, but I had fun trying! And … Continue reading

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how to eat raspberries

This is how they do it in Texas.

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lightning over texas

It’s never fun to see lightning in the sky at the same time you are in the sky. I was too nervous to take pictures even though I had a window seat. Sometimes it’s not good to have a window … Continue reading

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it’s a date

When I answered the phone Sunday night, a little voice said, “Hi, Grandma.” “Well, hi, John,” I said.  My grandson is not a kid who likes to talk on the phone, so this was a surprise.  Then he hit me … Continue reading

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can’t resist a peach

Deep Eddy has introduced a new flavor to its vodka line. Peach. My sweet daughter-in-law has arranged for us to take a tour of the Deep Eddy Vodka processing plant.  Our husbands will not accompany us, so if we get … Continue reading

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better late than never, right?

I finally finished his quilt. Okay, so this picture was taken 25+ years ago, when I wasn’t quilting (I’d begun quilting when Son #1 was this age, though, by taking a class at a local gift shop). It didn’t really … Continue reading

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it’s that time of year

The house smells like gumbo tonight. Banjo Man and I have been cooking for the past hour or so.  All that’s left is to peel and devein the shrimp. Let me tell you about the shrimp.  I spent two hours … Continue reading

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friday after the storm

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