Job Interview and Show Your Loyalty to your School?

I noticed this in the window of a shop near the University of Texas. FFP was trying to figure out why I thought it was so funny and then he noticed the Longhorn logo on the shoes.

We Are All Red

Our building (the 360 Condominium Tower) can change the lights in the glass triangles at the south ends of our hallways to express our mood. Here we are all red. Either for Valentine's Day or maybe showing solidarity with heart disease causes or HIV/AIDs.

Seaholm Sign

The new Seaholm District is taking shape. Old pipes were configured into a sign in the plaza between the soon-to-open condo tower and the retail area. The plaza leads to the old power plant building with the (decommissioned) smoke stacks. The power plant building will contain offices and a least one restaurant.

Icon Reflected

THe Frost Bank Tower is one of the iconic parts of Austin's skyline. Completed in 2004, it predates many of our current towers. Here it is reflected in a relatively new office tower at Third and Colorado.

IH35 the right way...on foot

Interstate 35 through downtown Austin is famous for traffic tie-ups. But pedestrians on this walkway rarely experience delays. That's FFP walking along and consulting his phone. We were going from the Lady Bird Lake South Shore boardwalk to the Rainey Street area.

On Top of the Gallery

These foks were enjoying the view from atop the New Hope Graffiti Gallery/

Don't Hog the Graffiti Wall

We were passing the New Hope Graffiti Gallery the other day and I was struck by this nicely executed pig.

Off to the Races

This faded mural which might be a battle of Lady Godiva types is behind the Goodwill store on North Lamar.

Emergency? NOT!

I'd like to think these guys had an emergency to justify risking their lives. Doubt it.

Keeping the canines in line

This guy had his hands full with dogs the other day.

Sissy Hash

A favorite place in town called Dirty Martin's is about to celebrate its 90th birthday. They have started serving breakfast and here you see one of their concoctions -- Sissy Hash -- potatoes, queso, eggs, white cheese. avocado.

Home sweet co-op

This UT campus area co-op could use a trim, but it looks homey, that's for sure.

Heart healthy

Sometimes salads are a great photo subject.

Just so there's no mistake!

I loved this cheese board that they served at Prelog's the other day.

Sunny day, fish on the way

These guys were lined up waiting for a fish to make a mistake.

This side up!

Saw this notice on a car parked in the Rainey Street area the other day. Funny.

Another story about Austin

This plaque was just erected not far from our condo tower in downtown Austin. I didn't know the details on these stories and I have lived here all my life.

Street art

Austin is nothing if not colorful. Here are some new artworks on a sidewalk near our building.

A fine wine and football

Our friend Bri is the bartender downstairs at Prelog's. We were warming up for the Super Bowl.

Bootstart some plants!

Another organic concept in Austin!

Bookreading in progress! Silence those iPhones!

Our friend Stephen Harrigan held a terrific bookreading for his new book "A Friend of Mr. Lincoln" the other night. It was held at BookPeople, near our home.

Mystery Monday

Our friend Christine Albert was singing with a stellar band at the event she has been holding each Monday at Mercado's Mexican restaurant for a long time. Mystery Monday means you never know who will show up to play!

Bikes on the move

This flock of bike riders headed out from Mellow Johnny's across from our condo tower one recent morning.

Flag Boots

Saw these Texas Flag boots on a gal downtown. Fact is, she was buying a parking permit for the car you saw yesterday.

Art on Car

On one of our walks this car was parked on a downtown street.

Progress

An old building that housed part of the city's electric utility is being chewed up by the giant claw to make way for this high rise. Jackie shot this for us.

Say cheese!

Loved this cheese plate I got at a local restaurant the other night. Great presentation. .

Well, for a few days it was.

Soon after the rock star died, a local festival organizer had Bowie Street changed to this title.

Scene from A Coffee House

This Austin Java Coffee House takes things seriously. Today is theme day and the theme is 'Scene from a Coffee House.' Thought this reader board on one of the unique little enclaves (this one at is part of a mini-chain and is on Parkway near 12th and Lamar) would be a nice companion to what will undoubably include shots of cups of coffee and people drinking them at little tables and such. See others' interpretations here.