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Tag Archives: Round Rock
Early Blooms
In Texas, the trees get started blooming a little early. I guess they know what they are doing?
Community Garden
I figured I would take a few photographs of the Community Garden before “The Blizzard” strikes Central Texas.
Birdman
For some reason, I really liked this movie. 🙂
“You’re anything but invisible. You’re big. You’re kind of a great mess. It’s like a candle burning on both ends, but it’s beautiful.”
The Fog
Dense Fog Advisory…
Greenhouse Craft Food
Greenhouse Craft Food has become a staple for our lunch haunts in Round Rock. Everything is fresh and yummy. They have the Local Burger for my friends who are picky eaters, the Big Pig Sandwich for those who are a little more adventurous, and the Chef Specials for those who will try just about anything. I dare you to take a gander at their online menu and not find something that sounds appealing. Trust me, it is all good.
Contigo
I purchased (with a discount) a new Contigo 24 oz. West Loop Stainless Travel Mug to use primarily at work.  It was still expensive, but my plan is twofold.  One – save money by drinking hot tea at work since the hot water is free and tea bags from the store are not too costly.  Two – drink less sugary drinks from the vending machines or the coffee shop.  This Mug worked like a charm today.  I filled it with hot water and a green tea bag just in time for a 2:00 pm meeting, thinking it might last me through the meeting at least.  Not only that, but the tea was still toasty warm and delicious at 5:30 pm when I decided to stop being a workaholic. I was impressed with my first go, and saved about $2.00 by using my own tea and not purchasing an afternoon drink.  The Mug will be paid for in no time.  Plus, the English dude from Lincolnshire in the UK, who sits nearby, highly recommends this contraption for the perfect tea time!  What could go wrong?
Once Upon a Cake
The cold, rainy weather has returned to the Austin area, so it was a good day for an indoor activity like “Once Upon a Cake” presented by the Capital Confectioners. This was their “11th Annual Sugar Art Show & Cake Competition”. The challenge was to create edible works of art pertaining to fairy tales, nursery rhymes, or fables. Imagine a sports complex full of decorated cakes. I could have shared a ton of photos, but here are a few of my favorites. The artists were truly exceptional!
To Crop or not to Crop
This was the scene in my neighborhood as I stumbled out of the front door with a head cold and running a little bit late to work. I think I like the original photo better than the cropped version. Either way, it was a beautiful sunrise!
Round Rock
The Round Rock is a little piece of history in this town. According to Wikipedia:
“In 1851, a small community was formed on the banks of Brushy Creek, near a large round and anvil-shaped rock located in the middle of the creek. This round rock marked a convenient low-water crossing for wagons, horses, and cattle. The first postmaster called the community “Brushy,” and the creek was called “Brushy Creek”. But in 1854, at the suggestion of the postmaster, the small settlement was renamed Round Rock in honor of this now famous rock.”
You can find the Rock in the middle of Brushy Creek, just off the Interstate. Once you visit, you can check it off of your list of things to do in life. 🙂
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