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Medium

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I am experimenting with a new App today called “Medium“.  It is an App that allows you to read stories and articles, similar to Reddit, but without the baked in naughtiness. I installed the App and then glanced through the top stories (as voted upon by fellow readers).  The story that caught my eye was in the eleventh spot – about traveling alone.  Since I am thinking about taking a trip soon, I wanted to pick up some sage advice.  I found out about “Whatever The Fuck Time”, which is that time when you just do what you want.  Simple enough.  It is defined in the screen shots below.  I don’t know if I can recommend the App yet or not, but it is free, so feel free to check it out if you like.  ðŸ™‚

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Pflugerville Pfarmers Market

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It was a nice day for photos at the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market.  The Green Red Barn in Pflugerville is home to the Market.  This event happens on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm during certain months of the year.  Check out the link if you find yourself in need of fresh vegetables or groovy photos.

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Home

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If you are feeling a little bit sick, and you think you might be catching a cold, then it is a good idea to go see a kids movie (or to rent a movie, or to watch one on television) to lift your spirits.  When the movie is over, it is not necessarily a good idea to walk to the very front and take a photo while facing the projector.  If you attempt this, then please bring sunglasses.  ðŸ™‚

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Art City Austin

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Another day, another fun festival in Austin.  Today it was Art City Austin where they blocked off a portion of Cesar Chavez Street for artist booths, food trucks, and live music.  The best artist in my opinion was international photographer Greg Davis.  The best food truck was anyone who sold cool, refreshing liquids on this hot day in the street.  The best and most energetic band was Holiday Mountain.  Check out the links if you want to learn more.

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Eeyore’s Birthday

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Here are 15 photos from Eeyore’s Birthday today in Pease Park.  There is no good way to describe this Austin tradition (for 52 years now), so the pictures should give you an idea of all the fun that happens.

  • Stuffed Eeyore
  • T-shirt Stand
  • Yoga in the Park
  • Bubbles
  • Hanging Out in the Trees
  • Happy Birthday Banner
  • White Donkey
  • Tie-Dye Texas Flag
  • Beer Tickets
  • Top Notch Hamburger Costume
  • Hedgehog Encounter
  • The Wizard and his DJ Equipment
  • The Wizard and his EDM Crew
  • Sunset behind the Trees
  • Egg Toss Winners

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Shining Hope for Communities

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Yes, my Periscope addiction is ongoing.  So now on the Periscope App where you can see the videos from individuals you are following, the Periscope people have begun posting recommended videos that remain for viewing for about 24 hours.  I watched one of the best this morning.  It was from journalist Nick Kristof, who had invited Eunice Akoth (a sixth grade student from the settlement of Kibera in Kenya, Africa) to visit him in New York.  The short, live video showed a brief interview and a performance of a poem by Eunice.  The poem is extremely moving, and can be found here along with several other stories about day to day life in Kibera.  Kibera is Africa’s largest slum where daily challenges can include basic needs like food, water, and shelter.  Shining Hope for Communities is an organization working to help this settlement, and their mission statement can be seen below in a screenshot from their website.  At the very least, you should check out the poem from Eunice.  If you are like me, it will inspire you to learn more about her story and the people who have reached out to assist her and the community she lives in.

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The Brass Tap

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I went to downtown Round Rock this evening to enjoy “Music on Main Street” with a performance by a local bluegrass band.  Once I had my fill of bluegrass music, I wandered across the street to try out a new place for me – The Brass Tap.  I tried the hummus with fresh baked pretzels along with the Save the World Agnus Dei Wit draft beer.  Yes, I did my part to represent on Earth Day.  The history of this building includes time spent (1907 – 1942) as the Economy Drug Store.  If you visit, you can see things like the original heart of pine floor, the original pressed tin ceiling, cast iron stools from the original soda fountain, the original orange marble which is now at the main bar, and an antique safe.  There is the inside bar area, an outdoor patio, and a Biergarten with picnic tables to enjoy.  If you find yourself in downtown Round Rock, then check out this place for some history, food and drinks.

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Kawaii Shaved Ice

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Close to the water tower in Downtown Round Rock, there exists the most wonderful place for an icy treat when the weather begins to get warm again.  The high today was 81 degrees Fahrenheit, so an afternoon trip to Kawaii Shaved Ice was the perfect plan.  Some coworkers and I enjoyed the oasis-like setting for a short team building exercise.  I ordered my standby shaved ice flavor – grape.  We then enjoyed the shady tables, shooed off a few small bees who wanted in on the grape action but were too shy to pose for a photo, and had some nice conversations.  I will have to remember to visit again soon and maybe experiment with a new flavor next time…

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Star Wars: Commander – Update

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Anyone remember my blog post from back in February when I shared my nerdy iPad game called “Star Wars: Commander”?  Well, I am still playing.  I know you were kind of excited when I first started my tiny little base with an initial base rating of 75.  As of today, my base rating is 1085, and this helps determine what kind of battles I get into with other players.  So far, I have won 309 attacks on other unsuspecting people’s bases, and 43 defenses of my own spectacular impregnable fortress of a base.  Now I am assuming that you are totally excited?  Don’t worry, I will continue to neglect my chores and other important things like reading books for example just so I can update you with my gaming progress.  Yay!

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