Category Archives: texas

seen around town

Posted on March 13, 2017 by is there any more pie?

We assumed this was a taxi, but then realized that in Austin this could be a personal car. Or a donut delivery machine. Lovely painting on the side of the corner gas station. Free advertising for Teddy.

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scenes from sunday

Posted on March 12, 2017 by is there any more pie?

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 →

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texas heat

Posted on March 10, 2017 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on March 6, 2017 by is there any more pie?

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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christmas morning casserole number one

Posted on January 15, 2017 by is there any more pie?

When they were young, my children thought my Christmas breakfast casseroles were instruments of torture. Designed to be eaten between Santa presents and the gifts from family and friends, the casseroles were considered to be an unnecessary obstacle to the … Continue reading →

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the stitch lab

Posted on December 31, 2016 by is there any more pie?

How cute is this? The Stitch Lab is located on S. 1st Street in south Austin and is actually comprised of two houses. They give lots of classes and seem like a really fun place to buy fabric and learn … Continue reading →

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last party of the year

Posted on December 30, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I were laughing at ourselves at the grocery store yesterday morning. With our carts (to stay married, we each have our own shopping cart and go our separate ways in the store) piled high with snack food … Continue reading →

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boots for Christmas, continued

Posted on December 24, 2016 by is there any more pie?

The Funny Grandson wasn’t the only person in the family who wanted a new pair of western boots for Christmas. His Uncle Will liked the idea, especially since his fifteen year old boots looked like this: Banjo Man got into … Continue reading →

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big time in boot city

Posted on December 22, 2016 by is there any more pie?

They say clothes make the man. Do boots make the boy? We did a little Christmas shopping yesterday afternoon. Before: And after: He says he’s never taking the boots off. I know the feeling, Funny Grandson. Maybe you have a … Continue reading →

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a keyboard kind of day

Posted on December 21, 2016 by is there any more pie?

We started off our day by catching a cab at 10 AM and heading down the hill to the Palmer Event Center for the annual Christmas bazaar. This is no ordinary Christmas bazaar. Because it’s in Austin, there’s a … Continue reading →