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When in Palm Springs….

Grab a cocktail and get on a tour bus for Modernism Week.

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2:44 PM
Desserts and Pastries, Dining

Build Your Own Cheesecake, Really?

Can you imagine anything better than choosing your very own combination of ingredients in a custom cheesecake?  The decadence. The allure. The calories.  You only live one, so they say.…

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6:14 PM
Lifestyle

Evolution is Everything

I’m retiring “The Austin Concierge” after three years of blogging, Facebook posting, Instagramming, Tweeting, etc…. It was an endeavor to test the business viability of a concierge service that just…

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11:37 PM
Dining, Lifestyle

Dining For Life, a Fundraiser for AIDS Services Of Austin

On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 15, AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) is holding its 23rd annual “Dining for Life” event.  The concept is very simple: you eat at…

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3:57 AM
Dining, Entertainment, Night Clubs

Hotel Van Zandt and Clementine’s, Cocktail Hour

I joined two friends for cocktails on Rainey St. and we decided to pop over to the Hotel Van Zandt to see the new place and check out the bar.…

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4:53 AM
  • 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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