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New Memories

December 6, 2019

Thanksgiving 2019 is in the rearview mirror, but my two-year-old granddaughter, Effie, is still enjoying it. Thanksgiving remains one of my favorite holidays. I love the memories. Lots of family. L...

Grammy’s Secret Recipe (Not Secret Anymore)

November 22, 2019

I’ve been sharing my Grammy’s unforgettable cornbread dressing during the week of Thanksgiving for several years now. It’s a neat tradition for me — both the sharing of the recipe and the eating of th...

Future Focus

November 20, 2019

My granddaughter, Effie, turns 2 years old this week. She’s all we could hope for — cute, smart, sweet, funny, loaded with personality...well, think of something good and she’s that too. But I’m sure...

Movember Mash-up

November 1, 2019

Today is a big day for the fight against cancer for a couple of reasons: 1. Go Vote for Proposition 6 It’s the last day to vote early for the constitutional amendment that will reauthorize Texas’ ...

Time to Vote. Really.

October 21, 2019

Election Day is sneaking up on us again. It’s not an election that’s been getting much attention. But it’s for real and it deals with real important stuff. Early voting starts today. The ballot h...

Time to Go Big & Bold

October 1, 2019

Like most folks in Austin, I’m not a native species. I’m part of what you might call an “invasive species.” I got here way back in 1981, fell in love with the place and set down roots. At the time...