Memorial Day

Today is the day we pay our respects to those fallen in wars. Shot this yesterday of some of the flags that have sprouted on the Long Center lawn for today's remembrance.

Burger?

This mural is over at the Downtown Burgers trailer by the Convention Center. Nothing says burger like...a psychedelic bird. Thanks to Jackie for the nicely composed shot.

Cranes Return

There was a time when cranes sort of disappeared from the skyline. But things are actually going up again. Jackie shot this of cranes over near the convention center where a hotel is going up on one side of the street and some residential units on the other. Nice sky. too.

Elizabeth McQueen

Our faithful correspondent Jackie has sent us a pile of wonderful pictures. This one is from a Mother's Day concert on the plaza at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. From Jackie: " The opening act was Elizabeth McQueen who sings with Asleep at the Wheel. I thought the dancers were uniquely Austin; the guy with his long gray ponytail."

The Art of the Bra

On Saturday night we attended the Breast Cancer Resource Centers annual Art Bra runway show and gala. The bras are made by local artists and modeled by breast cancer survivors. FFP shot this picture of some of the gals who were roaming the floor in their art bras plus themed outfits. This is a wonderful organization providing much-needed patient support to navigate treatments and choices.

Nothing Says Texas Like

We were wandering in South Austin the other day on our walk and I had to wonder about the message of this house, dominated by the double fancy wood garage doors and decorated with crossed six guns and a lone star. Yep. Nothing says Texas like cars and six guns. (Of course, there may be a pickup truck or two inside.)

Best Sausage

Actually haven't eaten the offerings at this trailer on South Congress. But I like the way the trailer looks and the sign. We are having a little staycation on South Congress but I took this one Sunday when we were walking down there.