Dramatic look

I took this shot as we walked home from the library the other night. What a view, and it is a few blocks from where we live. It's still hard for this Austin boy to believe that we live downtown.

Serious Discussion

We attended a book reading and discussion at the new Central Library, which is about a four block walk from our place, the other night. Nationally known columnist and pundit Matthew Dowd, left, interviewed Ben Fountain, the author of "Beautiful Country, Burn Again."

What else is there to say?

The shops on Second Street hope that you'll subscribe to this philosophy.

Gunhild Carling

We enjoyed a great show by this Swedish musician, singer, and dancer. She plays all manner of instruments -- even three trumpets at once!

New guardrail

A man jogging along here was killed by a car that jumped the curb. They have finally put up a permanent guardrail.

All just and Proper

This is the new Proper Hotel going up at a rapid clip near our home. What a town we have.

Mark Twain cruise

This cruise down Lady Bird Lake featured a performance from folks on a raft! There is old Mark Twain on the vessel in his white suit.