Big Bertha

Our friend Jackie recently attended the Texas Tribune Festival and The University of Texas brought their giant drum (called 'Big Bertha") to show off during the food trailer lunch.

Over Austin

After our friend Jackie researched the biplane she saw flying near her apartment she was determined to ride in this sightseeing vehicle. She shot this amazing picture of the Pennybacker bridge during her tour.

Guarding the Street

We walked down a dead-end street the other day and these two promptly came to the window. One barked vociferously while the other looked out for other interlopers.

Austin Film Festival Awards

The Austin Film Festival award for Excellence in Television went to Norman Lear this year. Here he watches the proceedings after being introduced by Mary Kay Place and accepting his award.

Vote for Me

Saw this Mayor Dog hanging around the Farmer's Market after a dog costume contest. Very official looking. Think he should consider a presidential run.

Spruced up for a change!

Here are your bloggers all cleaned up and decked out at the Ballet Austin gala.

Old street signs

These orange and white signs are a blast from the past. These days the signs are dark green with white letters.