Category Archives: Austin

The world less immediately around us

Dinner with Olivia

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Marchbanks

Bread pudding with ROASTED SPAM ICE CREAM?? Seriously?? Continue reading →

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Since the last time

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Marchbanks

If I ever get to meet Lyle Lovett, I must remember to thank him for writing “Since the Last Time.” Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Personal History, Volunteer | 1 Comment

I aten’t dead

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Marchbanks

Although it seems like half the state is afire, the bit of it that contains me and mine isn’t so. Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Current Events | 8 Comments

It POURED today

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Marchbanks

While the rain was hugely needed, and will help, it doesn’t come close to getting us out of the woods. Continue reading →

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Unplug them people

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Marchbanks

Actually seeing the end hurts badly, more than I knew . . . . Continue reading →

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. . . and ef the crik don’t rise

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Marchbanks

The torrential rains from Hermine gave me a flashback to being caught in the Memorial Day flood. Continue reading →

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The Taco Bell Cannon

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Marchbanks

And now, for your enjoyment, I present my story of the Taco Bell Cannon. Continue reading →

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It seems to be my week for things to burn down

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Marchbanks

The house where I lived as a freshman burned last Saturday. Continue reading →

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No, the Governor’s Mansion was NOT uninsured

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Marchbanks

The State of Texas INSURES ITSELF instead of using third-party insurance carriers. Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Current Events | 2 Comments

For my non-local readers . . . the local news

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Marchbanks

“Texas Governor’s Mansion burns; arson suspected” Continue reading →

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