Category Archives: texas

saturday evening with banjo man

Posted on March 15, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Saturday evening on South Congress means there is live music at Guero’s Taco Bar.  I love their trees! Saturday afternoon Banjo Man spent a couple of hours at the Continental Club listening to Redd Volkaert and his band rock the house. … Continue reading →

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heading east again

Posted on November 4, 2014 by is there any more pie?

It’s raining in Austin tonight.  Banjo Man and I have done laundry and packed our suitcases.  We’ve kissed our grandson goodbye and enjoyed a few more hugs from all of our family here. The Broken Spoke, a South Austin landmark, … Continue reading →

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getting ready for summer

Posted on May 24, 2014 by is there any more pie?

My Texas daughter-in-law often surprises me with unusual treats, such as giant chocolate covered strawberries, Italian sodas, soaps that look like food, and now grapefruit-flavored vodka (made in Austin). We decided that it was very, very good. Cheers!

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protecting the hood

Posted on May 18, 2014 by is there any more pie?

  Star Wars: it’s in the blood.

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boys in texas

Posted on March 12, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Party time in Austin.

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grandma goes out

Posted on December 31, 2013 by is there any more pie?

In case you didn’t know, I’m on vacation. I finished the author edits on book 3 December 23rd. Just in time to set the table and prepare the food for Christmas Eve dinner! Just in time to pack for Texas! … Continue reading →

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merry christmas from texas

Posted on December 27, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Christmas Day: 3 am: alarm goes off 4 am: suitcases in the car 5 am: suitcases in the airport 6 am: on the plane 8 am: breakfast sandwiches at Quizno’s in Baltimore 11:30 am: Austin! 1:00 pm: grandson jumping up … Continue reading →

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on the road again

Posted on November 20, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Guess where I am! Here’s a hint: No? You can’t figure it out? How about this? Yes, I’m back in Texas. But it’s a SECRET!! Mom and I flew down to Austin yesterday and will surprise Son #1 for his … Continue reading →

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deadline and blog hiatus

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

I won’t be blogging for a week or so, due to finishing book 3 in the trilogy!  Heading to Texas next week and then will have lots of photos of musicians, food and all things that Keep Austin Weird.  There … Continue reading →

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round rock manfest 2013

Posted on May 29, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man has gone to Texas to help Son #1 and Son #2 with Grandson #1 while my Sweet Daughter-in-law is away for a week having medical treatments. She is going to be fine, but it’s going to be a long week. … Continue reading →

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