It was a brisk windy morning when I awoke at my BNB and headed out for another hike in Zilker Park. I like starting the day with a little exercise, especially when I know I'm going to be eating a rather large lunch! As I walked along the steep rocky trail I saw people on … Continue reading Keep Austin Weird- Part 2
Month: April 2021
One of things I love about traveling around America, is the different feel each city or town has. I remember as a kid the first thing that came to me were the smells of each place we'd pass. Some smells were great like when we drove up to a local mom and pop BBQ joint … Continue reading Keep Austin Weird-Part 1
Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by. One of the things I love about driving across the country is that you have the opportunity to stop at any place you want. It might be a historical site or a National Park or in my case a museum. Not any museum mind you but a very … Continue reading Saturday Quickie: Waco
Monday, I had deliberately left Knoxville early so I would arrive in Memphis at lunchtime. I was excited to try the ribs, the Food Network had declared, "The best ribs in America". The restaurant is The BBQ Shop and it has a long standing tradition in Memphis. Memphis BBQ is known mostly for pork, the … Continue reading Best Laid Plans…
I remember years ago you couldn't get a Krispy Kreme donut anywhere but in the south. This was probably a good thing, as these donuts have a curious addictive quality. Maybe it's their light fluffy essence or the rich gooey glaze that makes them irresistible to so many people. The fact that if you live … Continue reading Krispy Kreme, Donuts To The Extreme.