1. Getting to spend time with my Austin Pilates people. 2. I was there in time to see bluebonnets! 3. I was also there in time for the buffalo ranch chicken strip sandwich and the Dr. Pepper shake at Whataburger. 4. Taking some time to walk in Mount Bonnell and Pease Park. 5. Easy travelsContinue reading “The Best of It: Weekend in Austin Edition”
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Short Time Gone
Part 1 Some months ago, an acquaintance messaged me on Facebook asking if I’d ever published a blog or social media post about why I’d decided to leave Texas. She was considering leaving the state, and wanted to know what had compelled me to move away from a place I clearly loved so much, aContinue reading “Short Time Gone”
Weekend Adventures: Pedernales Falls State Park
I haven’t gone on a photography walk since Christmas. But last weekend, I had the entirety of Saturday unscheduled and a desire to be out and about. So I texted my friend Savanni (whose photography skills are excellent) about going somewhere nearby for a good, long walk, accompanied by cameras. I has a specific itchContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Pedernales Falls State Park”
Weekend Adventures Part 2: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Last year, it was 112 degrees on the day of the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival; on top of that, there was still one more day for ArmadilloCon. While the festival has been a must-attend for Jon and me ever since we lived here, between the weather and the conflict, we decided to skip out.Continue reading “Weekend Adventures Part 2: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival”
Weekend Adventures, Part 1: Blue Willow Books
On Saturday, my friend Shubh and I drove to Houston to attend the kickoff Texas Poetry Calendar reading at Blue Willow Books. I had even more fun this year than I did last year, primarily because I knew so many people this year; in fact, last year’s Blue Willow reading was my major initiation intoContinue reading “Weekend Adventures, Part 1: Blue Willow Books”
Weekend Adventures: Galveston Island
This is what convertibles were made for: waking up early and heading out with a friend to get possibly the best bagels in the entire state of Texas from Hot Bagels in Houston. And then putting the top town, heading out on I-45 South, and driving to Galveston. And as you’re heading down the highway, knowingContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Galveston Island”
Weekend Adventures: Deep Eddy
(Note: In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve changed the focus of my Weekend Adventures posts. Rather than giving a rundown of everything I did, I’m focusing on one or two specific places I visited. They might be new, or they might be a revisit to somewhere I love, but right now I’m more interested inContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Deep Eddy”
Weekend Adventures: McKinney Falls
A long weekend is perfect for exploring. This past Friday, I celebrated four whole years of living in Austin. On Sunday, I realized that, despite having lived here for four years, I have not once spent time at McKinney Falls, which is a lovely hiking/camping/swimming destination just a few miles away from the airport. SoContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: McKinney Falls”
Weekend Adventures: Photos from Enchanted Rock
This Saturday, a friend and I headed out on 290-W for a sojourn to Enchanted Rock. The last time I went out there was in August of 2010, and I ended up with heat exhaustion, so it was nice to be able to get out in cooler weather and see more of the park. We climbed theContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Photos from Enchanted Rock”
Weekend Adventures: Round Top Edition
My birthday was in April, but I got to enjoy the last of my gifts this past weekend. My gift from Jon this year was a trip to Poetry at Round Top, spending three days in rural Texas with people who are in love with poetry. I left work on Friday afternoon, and thankfully, itContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Round Top Edition”
Poetry and Practice 