Heading to the Pecan Street Festival on 6th Street in downtown Austin…
Why is this festival on 6th Street yet called Pecan Street Festival? We found our answer in the history of Austin. In 1839 Edwin Waller laid out the Austin streets in a fourteen block grid plan with the north-south streets given Texas River names and the east-west streets given Texas Tree names – hence Pecan Street. The tree names were changed in the late 1800s. Continue reading
Beautiful day, blue sky, warming temperatures…time for a road trip. We have been staying in Georgetown, TX and today was the day for a tour of Austin. Our friend, Mike, is a native Texan and has been an Austinite since the late 1950s and he was itching to give us a tour. Continue reading
The Texas Congress was in recess and a group of ladies and gentlemen ventured to Mount Bonnell to enjoy nature and the pure air of the country as was reported in the Austin Bulletin December 13, 1841. Continue reading
Three friends at Barton Springs.
The early afternoon was sunny and hot but that did not matter to the three friends. They were meeting on their rock at Barton Springs in Austin, TX. No one knows exactly what the discussion was but it was informal and intense. They were authors and professors, but most importantly friends who met and discussed each day beginning in the early 1900s. One of the friends dubbed their meeting place as Philosopher’s Rock. Continue reading
Blue sky, mild temperatures – what a dazzling day in the city! Outside was beckoning and we could not resist. Riding around NOLA was something we had not done in quite a while. It was wonderful to be outside enjoying the day and the city.
Passing City Park we knew we had to stop and enjoy what the park offered. Popp Fountain was our first stop since it is open on Sundays for exploring and appreciating along with the new Arbor Room. Continue reading
Clear blue sky, crisp Fall air, the morning was perfect for farmer market shopping. There was only one problem; the market did not open until 10 a.m. Continue reading
Nowhere is food and drink as important as in New Orleans, LA. People spend their lives talking about food and drink; others spend their lives eating and drinking and most south Louisianans do both.
Owls nesting in the backyard and a wall advertising Owl Cigars – are these signs.
Gary and Molly believed they were. So began The Owl Wine Bar and Home Goods on Main Street in Elgin, TX.
The Owl is a combination of vintage/gently used home goods and wine bar with an outdoor patio for relaxing and visiting with a glass of wine or beer. The store is tastefully done with everything from ice cream bar stools, dining chairs, to settees and coffee tables. The Owl is billed as home goods store meets wine bar. Continue reading
Solid Grounds – foundation for building, an anchor for stability, a great cup of coffee.
All of these definitions explain Solid Grounds Coffee Shop in Elgin, Tx. For owners Tammy and Jeanne, Solid Grounds is the foundation for a gathering place in Elgin, TX where you can enjoy a cup of coffee made from locally roasted beans, live music, gospel to rock, on weekends, and Tammy’s homemade delectable treats. They hope it will be the anchor that binds Solid Grounds to the Elgin community and brings locals as well as travelers in for a great cup coffee and conversation. Continue reading
NOLA Snow – Hurricane Issac
What the….. Accuweather.com has it snowing in NOLA as Hurricane Issac approaches
