Mesa Rosa

Jan30

Lunch today was at Mesa Rosa Mexican Restaurant. Their bar is pretty cool looking and one day I need to stop by for happy hour. Today’s feast was chicken fajitas along with chips and their creamy jalapeño sauce. Most excellent!

American Sniper

Jan16

This is a photo from my cell phone taken on February 12, 2013 from when a friend and I pulled over to the side of the road on Interstate 35. That sunny afternoon there was a funeral procession stretching over 200 miles and ending at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. After this photo, we left the car, climbed up the embankment, and joined the people on the bridge to honor the service and life of Chris Kyle. The atmosphere was somehow both solemn and celebratory. How amazing to be a part of this, and later in life to see the movie about Chris’ life and service as a Navy Seal. Clint Eastwood did an outstanding job as the Director of this film, and Bradley Cooper is most excellent.

“Get Some, Motherfuckers!”

Winter Survival Skills

Jan13

I don’t know how you people who actually live in cold weather climates survive the winter. I imagine you skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing as beautiful flakes of snow drift all around you with awesome mountains as your perpetual backdrop.

In the Austin area, we don’t know what to do when we get a few weeks of weather in the 30s. It got so bad today that I actually contemplated going to the gym. I’m not that bored yet. My list of Winter Survival Skills includes going out for pizza rolls. Austin’s Pizza in Round Rock is a good place to do that with specials on Tuesday. I’ll think of you out enjoying those snow flakes and mountains as I dive into my pile of pizza rolls. 🙂

First Thursday Artist Reception

Jan8

It is 6:00 pm in Downtown Round Rock, and the ArtSpace is presenting their First Thursday Artist Reception. Today’s exhibit featured works by the Cordovan Art School. My photos include the following items available for purchase.

“Keep Dreaming” by Mira Prince
“Country Road” by Jim Elliott
“European Cottage” by Ardelle Fisher
“The Church of the Spilled Blood” by Gil Russell

How nice! And yes, they had cool cookies!

Hiking Boots

Jan7

I guess it’s a good thing when you wear out the soles and punch a hole in the side of your old hiking boots? At least it means you were out there tearing it up. The new ones are now ready for some adventures!

White

Jan6

You know, just another morning in the neighborhood. Wake up, snooze the alarm, wake up again, shower, get dressed, head out the front door, and wham! Fluffy white bunny and fluorescent white moon. Hello world!

Dazzle Coffee

Jan2

There is a new coffee joint in Round Rock called Dazzle Coffee. Don’t go there expecting your normal coffee place where you go in and lounge about and glom on to the free internets. Dazzle is on to you people, so they have a drive-through or walk-up only kind of place. I got the “Frezian” with the “Zebra” flavor (white and dark chocolate), and I recommend this drink for helping you to be more productive in the New Year. Sorry if this wrecks any of your dieting plans.

Twin Peaks

Jan1

It was a cold, rainy day in Round Rock, so today’s plan was to get some grub and watch some of the College Football Playoff games. Twin Peaks served up some great pulled pork nachos and some interesting football. Now, let’s start the discussion about opening up the playoffs to eight deserving teams instead of only four.