Month: March 2009

Heading Out

2 Comments

Austin has been a whirlwind of activity this past week. SXSW is in full swing and from my desk (16 floors up) I can hear nothing but a sonic mess… the music of at least 11 nearby stages wafting up and trying to be heard over others.

I chuckled as I spotted more than a couple shell shocked families that thought it would be a great idea to visit Texas' capitol city during Spring Break… only to be rubbing elbows with a whole lot of pale skinned, skinny jean wearing rockers. The contrast is stunning, really. It reminds me of a late summer road trip I took in the early 80's from Minnesota to California. We were headed for the Black Hills of South Dakota,  and we were amazed by the number of bikers (not cyclists) on the road. When we reached our destination, Sturgis, we had happened upon this We were lucky to find a camp site, and can honestly say it has forever changed my idea of Mount Rushmore. I don't think everyone thinks of a parking lot full of riders on Harleys drinking beer and waiting for the lights to come on.

I'm just about to head up to DFW for a press check for a magazine for a Texas grocery company. Speaking of groceries… I like to spy on people's purchases when they only run in for a few things because it's fun to see if they are related. Last Friday a man bought 15 pounds of bird seed and 2 boxes of wine… I bet I know what he did all weekend.

Because there’s never enough to do SXSW week in Austin…

1 Comment

Picture 7

Tuesday there will be a book launch party for this Blurb book. May be a good reason to show up late to council meeting. While I love the idea of blurb… I do work in print, so am obviously a bit ambivalent about it.

Last week I received my first Greenling delivery. I live too far out of Austin for home delivery so I have it delivered to my office. My box was full of beautiful locally grown late winter veggies. All I have left is a turnip and some cilantro. I'm glad my delivery day is Thursday so there's more of a chance I will cook what I receive. Wouldn't it be great if there was a site much like Ravelry where you could punch in, "hey what can I make with three rutabagas, a pear and some yak jerky?", and a whole slew of recipes would be available from other members. I'm just sayin' it would be cool, no? Or does it already exist?

I'm looking forward to meeting Amanda for pizza and a trip to HCW. A friend gave me a gift certificate that has been burning a hole in my pocket. I want to find some bulky yarn to knit a bulky shrug. I am close to finishing the body of February Lady. Next up? Either the previously mentioned bulky shrug (just because it's quick) or Leisl, or Diminishing Rib Cardigan.

Sunday I am taking a beginning crochet class at Yarnorama. Susan was kind to schedule a class. While I learned to knit from books, I have a hard time wrapping my brain around this crochet thing. I may have talked a co-worker into coming too. FYI, Yarnorama always has a great selection of Malabrigo (worsted,lace and sock).