February 2008
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Trendspotting - Youth Quake
Last night’s Daily Show had me crying I laughed so hard. In case you missed it, here’s Demetri Martin’s hilarious segment on youth voting: Enjoy! For more of last night’s episode go to TheDailyShow.com. Jon’s interview with Brian Williams is also pretty wonderful.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
(photographs courtesy of Leah Yanez and Matt Benigno)
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ham sandwich with extra cheese
(Jagger) Dr. Dog - The World May Never Know
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The "Texas Two-Step"
With tonight’s Democratic Debate at Cleveland State University, those of us residing in Texas and Ohio are likely feeling the importance of participating in the primary next Tuesday, March 4. I, for one, am trying to make my final decision, as I am still undecided between the two, and as a new resident, I’m making sure I understand the unique process of the dual primary/caucus system...
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big weekend
Obama rally at Scholz Garten during tonight’s Democratic Debate Big camping trip in West Texas Jon Stewart hosts the 80th Oscars * Guadalupe Park & Oscar images from Google search
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Mountain Jams
As I prepare for a weekend camping excursion to the Guadalupe Mountains in west Texas, it seems only natural that I would find myself spinning a constant rotation of gritty stripped-down Americana music, namely that of the Felice Brothers. Something about their humble, introspective, turbulent tales, and the landlocked adventures depicted in their lyrical focus provides a basic and instinctual...
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"Kindly Rewind" Filmmaking Frenzy
One of the best establishments in Austin is unquestionably the Alamo Drafthouse. For those of you who’ve never experienced the simple pleasure of legitimately enjoying a beer and/or a meal at your local movie theater, I feel for you. Now that I’ve grown so accustomed to what so casually presents itself as a basic human right, I can’t imagine life without the Alamo. Consistent...
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SXSW: a first glance
Based on the current list, these are my picks: Black and White Years [myspace] The Black Keys [myspace] The Blow [myspace] The Concretes [myspace] Dr. Dog [myspace] The Felice Brothers [myspace] Jens Lekman [jenslekman.com] Jim James (of My Morning Jacket) [youtube: “steamengine”] Kimya Dawson [myspace] Liam Finn [myspace] The Lemonheads...
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Writers Guild set to return to work
CNN has officially announced that a settlement has been reached in the 100-day strike and writers are returning to work. They report that, More than 92 percent of the Writers Guild of America members who cast ballots Tuesday in Los Angeles and New York voted to end their work stoppage over residuals for writing in the digital age, including new media and the Internet. The new deal is for three...
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Dinner with the President
Among the perks that come along with working at the Lake Austin Spa Resort was the recent opportunity to serve Barbara and President George H.W. Bush. No bullshit. I must say that the couple are remarkably endearing, which immediately dissolved my nervousness as soon as I sat them. The former President was much taller than I would have expected, and I nearly didn’t register Mrs. Bush as the...
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Lykke Li: Youth Novels
I’ve been in love with Lykke Li ever since I first saw her video for “Little Bit.” So it really comes as no surprise that I can’t stop listening to what I’ve tracked down off of her debut album. Youth Novels was released on the other side of the pond January 30th, and I believe it will be released stateside March 4. My song obsession du jour is undoubtedly,...
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cupcakes and history
An excerpt from my mother’s birthday email to me: You probably don’t remember that we called you Churchill when you were a bald baby, do you? ON THIS DAY On Feb. 11, 1945, President Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin signed the Yalta Agreement during World War II.
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a fool's fortune
Thanks, guys. Being home feels as good as this amazing VH-1 Classic.
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worth at least 1,000 words
just jokes the roughest toughest girls in town front row for Chali Tuna with Galactic Matisyahu with the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars Religious Alabamians repenting for all the lost souls Crawfish fingers Hulk Hogan on the Bacchus float much, much more.
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Endymion
Saturday was a true test of stamina. We steadily and consistently drank for a good thirteen hour run. Kate, Margaret and I started things off at a barbecue on the Endymion parade route. The barbecue was at a stunning house designed by Byron Mouton. I commented on the clean, rustic design, comparing it to something from the pages of Dwell, to find out that Mouton has in fact been featured in the...
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Mardi Gras or bust
I’m getting the hell out of dodge and heading to New Orleans for the weekend. This will be my first Mardi Gras, and I’m not quite sure what level of insanity I’ll be getting into, but in my heart of hearts I expect it will be something like this, only on trash-filled streets rather than this pristine coastal setting. Wreckx-In-Effect - ‘Rumpshaker’