Category Archives: texas

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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the really good long day, part 1

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

The day started in Lockhart, a town that calls itself the “BBQ Capital of Texas”. Here are the BBQ Adventurers: They are standing in front of the legendary Kreuz Market, which opens for business at 10:30 AM. We were the second … Continue reading →

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an emmy lou afternoon

Posted on March 16, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I wish it wasn’t midnight so I could tell you all about the “day show” at Waterloo Records. There are times in one’s life where standing in a parking lot, in 86 degree heat, with a purse full of water bottles, … Continue reading →

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show me your sandwich

Posted on March 14, 2013 by is there any more pie?
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stalled

Posted on March 6, 2013 by is there any more pie?

This time I didn’t get out of Rhode Island soon enough.  I was lucky to miss Sandy in October and Nemo in February, but this latest storm?  We’re waiting this one out at home, having delayed our trip to Texas … Continue reading →

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