I have spent the evening researching WordPress Themes, and my head is spinning. I am using the Reddle Theme, but want a change for my new blog home. I like themes like the ones shown here. I want a good theme for a photography blog, probably one column, most likely with a black or dark colored background, and one that will support WordPress WordAds. I will keep on researching and let you know what I pick for my next Theme.
Since my Media Library was filled to the brim, I have opted to try out the Premium upgrade to my WordPress blog. From what I can tell, this includes the following benefits.
So look forward to some changes in the near future. For now, I received the message “We are setting up earthrobert.com for you. It should start working immediately, but may be unreliable during the first 72 hours.” I hope this is a seamless process for me and you. We shall see what happens.
I have been wanting to try this location of Black’s Barbecue for a long time. It is located near the University of Texas campus on Guadalupe and 31st and 1/2 Street. It is a small restaurant and today there was a smoker outside and a short line of people on the inside. The brisket was perfect, just as you would expect from a Black’s site. You line up, order your sides, have them slice and weigh your meat selections, pay for everything, get your drinks, then find a table inside or on the outside patio. I highly recommend it if you find yourself in the area.
I discovered another nest of Monk Parakeets today as I was exploring along Guadalupe Street. This one was near 38th and Guadalupe. This is what I have learned so far about the parakeets.
Here are some of my favorite selections from The People’s Gallery exhibit at Austin City Hall last night. The Opening Reception was fun with tons of local art on display. Thank you Austin for opening up City Hall, feeding us snacks, and allowing us to photograph the art and the building.
After being amazed by the story of the Monk Parakeets, I struck out on a walk around The Triangle. I was pleasantly surprised to find that things were in bloom.
I read an interesting article today about the Monk Parakeets of Austin. Then I discovered the very cool Facebook page. So, off I went in search of these birds. As the story goes, the construction at the University of Texas intramural fields has taken some of their homes away since they liked to build nests in the light towers. It is not confirmed if they will like the new light towers or not – and to complicate things, it is rumored that the grass fields will be replaced with AstroTurf. Who new that Austin growth would negatively affect bunches of Parakeets?
Although beautifully colored, this fish was too fast for photos. I had to take my car to the shop this morning, and this guy was hanging out in the waiting room. His mission was that of destruction. He wasn’t happy with his current environment, so he decided to change things one rock at a time. In the top photo, you can see where he has dug a hole in the aquarium all the way to the bottom and upended some plants along the way. He would swoop in, pick up a rock in his mouth, and then swim over to the side and spit it out. He was a nonstop blur of rock transplantation. :-O
As I am writing this, I am thinking back and trying to find some value in this film. I read so many reviews, and I do not understand why the critics liked it so much.
Vantage Point – “a place or position affording a good view of something”. One day I will find a place in Round Rock that offers an excellent view of sunsets and weather events. Until then, you will be getting photos like these. 
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