Bird's eye view

Yes, our little town is growing up. I went to a balcony on our floor and took this panoramic shot of the three big construction projects going on south of our home. Left to right, you see the Trammell Crow development, the new library in the middle, and the Seaholm project.

A great book by a local author

Our friend Elizabeth Crook has written a terrific book which has the University of Texas Tower shooting as its touchstone event. She is getting lots of national press and many good reviews about it. I took this shot at a local bookstore which has it prominently displayed.

Soothing words

A bit of humor from the Chocolate Man. No further comment needed.

Stand Up Straight!

It's funny how different the yellow-crowned nigh heron looks when he stretches up.

Claim It!

The informal lost and found under the Mopac bridge was full of keys the other day. And a watch. For once no children's shoes, toys or sippy cups.

What's Yours?

This paper graffiti has been showing up around Lady Bird Lake. Take heed before it disappears under gray or taupe paint.

Hall of Honor listing.

This plaque is part of the monument on the Texas Capitol grounds showing the names of Texas law officers who have died in the line of duty. Here you see a section that includes Billy Paul Speed who was shot by the University of Texas Tower Sniper and J.D. Tippit who was killed after the Kennedy assassination. That is my reflection.