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Dandy’s Open House, Thursday 1/29 from 7-11

If you’re downtown and in the mood for libations and leather, stop into Dandy’s on Thursday night. I’ve always been a sucker for their shoes. Have yet to have then custom…

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8:40 PM
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Crappy Weather? Just Go Shopping!

30 degrees, frozen expressways, sleet, freezing rain and flurries… Well, I just can’t stay inside and sulk about the weather. I’ll just turn on the heated seats and brave the…

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2:22 AM
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A San Antonio Must; Mi Tierra Restaurant

I went down to San Antonio from Austin to see some works of art at a gallery in Terrell Hills/Alamo Heights and afterwards headed to one of my favorite spots…

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8:21 PM
Lifestyle

Interactive Map of New Development in Austin

I thought this was really interesting. Found it in the Austin Reddit page.   https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zGWUrSIhUCms.kFyc1SOGTRGA    

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5:41 PM
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Inside Out! TRIBEZA Interior Tour

Got 20 bucks and a car?  Check out the TRIBEZA Interiors Tour this weekend.  I’m planning on taking in all the sights. 1/26 Follow Up.  I really like the style…

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4:34 PM
  • Shoe Sense

    I recently watched a YouTube video and the “influencer” recommended that men should own about six pairs of shoes. I kind of snickered at that one. I’m not even going to say how…

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  • Is ‘old school’ making a comeback, or are we just tired of shock and awe?

    The 2026 Ralph Lauren Spring collection is out and it appears tome that they’re harkening to classic with a twist, but not excess. I can’t help but to ponder if it is a…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Morons at the Pump — Don’t Let It Be You!

    by Judy Card The story depicted here is based on a true situation that evolved on a typical summer Sunday at Georgetown Airport. A few facts have been altered to protect the guilty;…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Eight Days of Confusion

    by Diana Freeman December 06, 2005, This entry was provided by a friend, Diana Freeman. It is an narrative poem written by her son as a school assignment. The poem depicts the emotional…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: The Boy With The Pink Jeep

    by Scott Ballew “I’ve seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.”-Columba Bush “But I will say…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Bound for India

    A short Jacinta story dedicated to ‘Mikey’ It was thrilling to hear the applause as I introduced the band to more than 5000 Robbie Williams fans. We were the opening act for his…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Putting The Fun In Funeral

    by Angela De Los Santos Two days ago this Christmas was looking damn good. Mom’s suicide attempt a failure, she was happily and safely encamped at our favorite inpatient rehab hospital. Jail time…

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