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After Dinner Coffee That Impresses

Blown away. That’s my only comment about Gemelli in East Austin (East 6th and Waller-ish). The hazelnut gelato was scrumptious and the Amaro amazing. I felt like I was in a…

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4:58 AM
Entertainment, Lifestyle

A Great Date! Blues On The Green

Summer is officially here when Blues on the Green begins. One of my Austin favorites!    

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Dining, Entertainment

When Dining Out Requires Accommodations, Always Ask for a Manager

Kudos to Cantina Laredo in downtown Austin. I was with a party of 14 with original intentions to dine at Bar Chi Sushi, but delayed arrivals, miscommunications and a very…

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2:57 PM
Clothing, Lifestyle

Khaki For 2015? Not for Me

GQ has an interesting take on summer fashion for 2015, Khaki suits. Actually, that suit is really hard to pull off. If you’ve got light skin, it just completely washes…

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3:24 PM
Desserts and Pastries, Dining, Entertainment, Lifestyle

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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  • 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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