January 2011 - Posts
Stained glass has a thousand-year history that includes being almost exclusively seen in the windows of churches or other significant buildings. There is something so mesmerizing about light shining through colored pieces of glass in that the stained
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Filed under: Real Estate, Announcements, Events, Buyer Information, Community Information, Williamson County, Georgetown Texas, Gallery, exhibits, Art, Historic, Education, Historical
If you missed the 40th Annual Wurstbraten in November at Zion Lutheran School, you're in luck. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Feb. 6th, you can place a sausage order for the homemade links of love! The Zion Lutheran School in Walburg does this
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I know there are a lot of weather junkies like myself out there. Even though it is a popularly held belief that dogs live in the moment, nevertheless, I do love to try to predict what the weather may be like in the next hours, days or weeks. I keep these
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I'm a city dog, born and raised. But I love being out in the countryside, running through wide open spaces, under a thick canopy of trees, and getting dirty. A couple of weeks ago, my Mom, took me with her to the country, Big Thicket Country, and
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Weekends are for unwinding, relaxing, having a leisurely meal, and enjoying some soothing music. I am not a big fan of loud raucous music; it hurts my sensitive canine ears. So I tend toward the sublime, classical, cheery lilt of rich big band orchestration
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There's a really cool roadside attraction that friends of mine have visited many times. When you hear "roadside attraction" do you immediately think of things like "The Cadillac Ranch" in Amarillo or the "Snake Farm"
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I was walking around the downtown Georgetown square not too long ago, sniffing around light posts and fire hydrants as I have done many times. But I just noticed some remarkable utilitarian creations that I had easily overlooked many times before. At
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Yesterday, I wrote about knitting and today my topic is printmaking. Why, you may ask, the obsession with handcrafts? Well, in the psychology world I think it is fairly well understood that one covets most what one doesn't have. Being a canine, I
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Knitting and crochet are two things that I have some difficulty mastering. I very much like the idea of being able to make something knitted or crocheted, something handmade, made with love. Therein lies the problem; I have paws, not hands, and simply
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It has been said that a girl can never have too much jewelry or too many pairs of shoes. Well, even though I am a canine female, let it be known that the jewelry part is so true. I can completely understand the human thinking though in regards to shoes;
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Filed under: Real Estate, Announcements, Events, Product Reviews, Community Information, Williamson County, Georgetown Texas, Gallery, Art, Education, Jewelry
One of the most interesting old historic buildings in the downtown Georgetown area is located a few blocks off of the square. When the Georgetown Library was housed directly across the street, I would regularly pass by and sometimes even park in front
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Airports and airplanes have always held a fascination for me. Even though I have watched TV programs, taken classes, and read books about aviation and how the aerodynamics of lift works, I still marvel that airplanes of any size actually fly. It is easy
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One of my most favorite musicals is The Sound of Music . The music is memorable and the story is touching if not entirely accurate. The von Trapps didn't really hike over the Alps to Switzerland to escape the nazis. In reality they walked to the local
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American Gothic (1930) was painted by Grant Wood. I have always been fascinated by the expressions of the two people in this painting. It is enigmatic much like DaVinci's Mona Lisa. The painting is instantly recognizable for the stoic expressions
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If you have ever driven down Old Airport Road to Berry Creek, you may have noticed an old bridge spanning the creek. Many years ago when my friends, Bert and Ernie's parents moved to Georgetown, this old bridge was still used to cross the creek. This
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There's a new sandwich shop in town and it is yummy! There are more than 50 varieties of customizable sandwiches with lots of vegetarian and healthy choices. What really makes the experience unique is the ordering system. Guests use red Sharpies to
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I consider myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur and I do love local roasters and Georgetown has a recent addition to the coffee shop scene. Coyote Moon Coffee offers a great cup of coffee because they roast their own varieties. To me the mark of a great
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The Hill Country Wind Octet will perform on Sunday at the Georgetown Public Library. The library has a live music series that is free to the public on Sunday afternoons. This group plays together when invited as they all have day jobs- two surgeons, a
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For the past seven years, a nesting pair of bald eagles have made their home in a tree along Texas 29 just east of Llano. I've been out there many times, sometimes specifically to see the eagles and other times passing through on my way to Enchanted
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An Art Deco architectural gem is located just a half block from the square in downtown Georgetown. The Palace Theater was built in 1925 by A.C. Moore of Bartlett, Texas, the grand opening in February of 1926 brought silent films to Georgetown's population.
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I love the violin. I know it's weird that a canine would have an affinity for a stringed instrument but I find the sounds made with a violin to be so wonderful. Whether it is an Irish jig, a country fiddle, or a wonderful classical piece, I don't
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Once a month, talks are held in the banquet room of Wildfire Restaurant to promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting. The Salon is an event where anyone can participate with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, archeology
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I don't qualify to register for Senior University classes, but a lot of my human friends meet the "age 50 and over" criteria and live in the Greater Georgetown area. I can't think of a better value for lifelong learning without the pressure
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A fun day trip heading west out of Georgetown on Williams Drive (Hwy. 2338), is the small town of Andice about 18 miles away. Highway 2338 ends right in front of the General Store at the junction of Highway 970. The self-proclaimed home of the "World's
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If you are a real techno-nerd like myself, you will love this. I have my smartphone, my laptop, my iPad, my iPod, my Kindle, my wifi finder application and the list goes on. I love to try new technology, software, applications and I've even gone to
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On a beautiful sunny Saturday, there's nothing I like better than to be outdoors. Today is a perfect day to take down all the Holiday decorations and bid adieu to the Noble Fir that served so well. So before the next blast of Arctic air hits, consider
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One of the most imposing buildings in the Georgetown area is the Williamson County Courthouse. Visible from IH 35 and for miles around, the neoclassical structure is the focal point of the central business district. It is the fifth structure to serve
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Any night is the right night but Friday night is the best for a trip to Dos Salsas! Voted Best Overall Restaurant, Best Tex-Mex, Best Margarita and Best Chips & Salsa for 2010, Dos Salsas is always a winner at the end of a work week. Family owned
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As a dog, I prefer to keep it simple with a couple of daily walks to get my exercise. It gives me the opportunity to check out what other dogs may have crossed the same path and I love the wind in my fur. Exercise can be more like play if you romp through
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After a long day at work, a dog needs some relaxation. What better place to go than Hardtails Bar and Grill? The owners of Hog Alley, a motorcycle shop next door, opened the bar & grill just about a year ago to great anticipation. Not only do they
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The Williamson County Art Guild was founded in 1976 and promotes interest in and encourages creative expression through education. A non-profit organization, the Guild exhibits local artisans' original works of art, offers a variety of informative
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Today is a perfect day for a dog (or a person too) to enjoy what wonderful winter weather we have. It is 46 degrees with a light breeze, sunny and ideal for a nice stroll in Overlook Park at Lake Georgetown. My friends Bert and Ernie just got back from
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