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1994: At least I met Oliver Stone
On another dreary late evening in Austin, I was drinking, hanging out at the Dog & Duck Pub with my French friend/tutor Patricia. The statewide election returns were funneling in as George “Dubious” Bush (the future worst president in history) would … Continue reading
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Austin violators, you’ve been warned
These are well-deserved tickets to be issued around my adopted home, especially wherever the Technorati gather (Hipsters usually ride bikes if I have my stereotypes right). I love the Website but it has been rather quiet for the last three … Continue reading
New term for Urban Dictionary: DouchebAggie(s)
douchebAggie: noun; a student or graduate of Texas A&M who enjoys cruel or sophomoric humor. While waiting in queue for the Aquabats concert, a bunch of us were watching these semi-drunk Aggies hanging out on the balcony of their expensive downtown … Continue reading
Welcome back Mangia!
The recent rumors were true. Mangia Pizza has returned to Austin’s north side! My favorite deep-dish pizza place in Central Texas regained the location on Gracy Farms (it’s near MoPac and Burnet). The interim place Pizza Bistro was very good … Continue reading
Austin Pride 2014
I really don’t know if this parade and its related events are relatively new or it has been happening for years. Based upon my research, the foundation to run the activities only goes back to 2011. However, I’ve lived here … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Aswan
A beloved shop cat passed away this week at age 18. Aswan was one of two feline residents at Dragon’s Lair who graced the store by sleeping on the gaming tables, lounging in the glass cases and wandering about, making … Continue reading
Congrats Spurs! Suck it LeBron and Miami!
Herb Brooks would’ve been proud since the Spurs took the smarter route on building a team that worked together, getting their re-match against the superstar model, depriving of them its three-peat. While the Heat relied heavily on James, Wade and … Continue reading
Emerald Tavern
A counter to sports bars! Just like in school, the bullying jocks have their hangouts with TVs filled with mostly boring sports (aka, MLB, soccer, golf and UFC). I spotted this place while on my way to Pinballz so when I … Continue reading
Finally I have proof of Texas tarantulas!
Above is my third encounter with a “wild” tarantula in Central Texas. Many friends, even around here think these arachnids (they’re not insects technically) don’t exist outside of deserts. Nope, they also prefer tall grass to hide in, then they … Continue reading
Happy Record Store Day 2014!
Nothing says Spring in Austin like the great (overdue) weather, US Taxes being filed, the Cubs and Astros are already in last place and Record Store Day! I didn’t get up early or anything because there wasn’t a release I was compelled … Continue reading
Not done with Photoshop®
I caught this on the way to the train Thursday (leaving SXSW). Not sure who was behind the skywriting which involved possibly five planes or one with a very specialized ability. After the declaration of “Pi in the sky,” the … Continue reading
This year’s piece of Austin to die, Toy Joy
Twenty years ago, I recall Doc took me by this place within my first couple months in Austin along with Amy’s Ice Cream and Dragon’s Lair. It is (or was) a great store to buy little items for parties, trophies … Continue reading
Marquette Day 2014 in Austin
The annual tradition was upheld as the baton has been passed from the former local organizer Chris to Annette recently. Chris is in the process of moving to Chicago, poor guy especially with the brutal winter happening. Annette did a … Continue reading
Freezapocalypse 2!
Not really. Just the (un)expected overreaction the local governments did again because it was cold with drizzle last night. Never mind the roads being acceptable or better this morning. It would’ve been nice to sleep in a bit but anything to cut … Continue reading