Out and About on Two Wheels
Growing up in Austin, I didn't think much about the city's love of all things outdoors. On a weekend, it was perfectly normal for my friends and me to take our mountain bikes out to one of the nearby...
View ArticleGrab Your Rental
One of my favorite afternoons ever was spent on someone else's bike. I simply walked into Bicycle Sport Shop, took a look at the various bikes available for rent and picked one. Before I knew it, I was...
View ArticleEdible Bargains in Austin
There's nothing like a great meal at a wonderful restaurant. But even better than that is a great, cheap meal at a wonderful restaurant. Thanks to its distinction as a college town and its burgeoning...
View ArticleA Golf Lover's Dream
I'll admit, I don't have too much experience playing golf. Most of my times on the greens have been spent driving a golf cart and enjoying a soda as the other members of my party got their workouts....
View ArticleGet a Buzz
If you're one of those people who can't start the day without a delcious cup of freshly brewed coffee, raise your hand? You're not alone. Coffee has never been a more important part of the average...
View ArticleGiving Back in Austin
There are so many wonderful things to do in Austin. From outdoor activities to cultural events to fabulous restaurants, you'll never get bored. But sometimes, the best thing you can do is give back to...
View ArticleA Place that Rocks
Any lover of outdoor activities is going to eventually get the urge to try rock climbing. The good news is that, as a resident of Austin, you have plenty of options at your disposal. From the Barton...
View ArticleGoing For a Bargain
I don't know about you, but I can't think of a better way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon than popping in and out of some of my favorite stores. From local boutiques to major chains, Austin has...
View ArticleFree to Be
One of the things I really love about Austin is the multitude of free activities for people of all ages. Whether you love Zilker Park or Lady Bird Lake, there's something to fit everyone's...
View ArticleHigh Flying Fun
One of my favorite Austin afternoons came when I decided to go ziplining for the first time at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. I had always thought ziplining was only available in places such as Costa...
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Adjusting to the Plastic Bag Ban
When the citywide plastic bag ban went into effect on March 1, my greatest fear was leaving my reusable bags at home. The only way I could be sure I would remember them was to store them in plain sight...
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Dog Parks for the Soul
It's been a little over a year since my dog, Lucy, passed away. We had 16 great years together, and I guess I should be over it by now, but I'm not. Though I'm now dogless, I still enjoy going to the...
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Southwood is my Hood
I moved into the Southwood neighborhood about six years ago. I believe the original name for this "addition" (as the old-timers call it) was Greenwood Forest. Southwood is actually a kind of umbrella...
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Yo-Yo Right into Threadgill's
My name is Robert, and I'm a yo-yo dieter. I was once a big fan of the low-carb diet until I realized that it caused my lifelong love of bread to grow exponentially. I would walk down the bread aisle...
View ArticleThe Great Weiner Scourge of Halloween 2013
As I was putting together the Top 10 Costume Stores article, I couldn't help but think about all of the troubling costumes that are likely to appear this year as a result of the Anthony Weiner scandal....
View ArticleACL Hassle Reduction via Light Rail
When 75,000 music fans flood into town for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the city's transportation systems can become a wee bit overwhelmed. In 2013, the pain will be spread across two...
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Doggie Play Date in Cedar Park
The Beneful Play Date Tour makes a stop in Cedar Park at 10 a.m. on August 31 at the Cedar Bark Park. Play stations will be set up throughout the fenced-in park to help inspire dog owners to try new...
View ArticleWin a Trip to ACL from Kind Bar
I like to think of Austin as the Kind Bar of American cities: crunchy and all-natural with a hint of sweetness and spice. The makers of the eco-friendly snack bar are giving away a free trip for two to...
View ArticleTake the Bus to ACL
For locals, one of the first signs that ACL madness has begun is the sudden appearance of hip-looking young people at bus stops. Despite Capital Metro's best efforts to make riding the bus cool, no one...
View ArticleTrudy's: Eggs, Cheese and Heartbreak
I usually opt for Trudy's South Star location these days because my heart still breaks a little whenever I visit the Trudy's near the UT campus. She was a blond-haired beauty I met when we both worked...
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