April 2011 - Posts
Tomorrow we have the best chance for rain in a long time. I spent the day preparing for that possibility. I got up early and loaded the truck with mulch so that if we get rain I can keep the ground moist for as long as possible. I darn near killed myself
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Dare I say it, but Sunday the weather forecasters are mentioning the possibility of you-know-what, r_ _ _ n! I don't even want to say it out loud for fear of jinxing this rare and momentous event. Saturday would be the day to get outdoor stuff done
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, get your fishing rods ready for the annual Catfish Fishing Derby this Saturday in San Gabriel Park. Did you know that fishing rods go back to ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Trinidad and Tobago, Rome and medieval England,
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Wednesday night was $.31 Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins. If you missed it you missed a wonderful thing. Most of Georgetown was lined up out the door and down the sidewalk at the ice cream parlor on Williams Drive. We apparently all had the same revelatory
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As I write this post, I am bracing for what is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far. It is still just April and they are saying it will be 98 degrees today! So everywhere in Georgetown and surrounding areas will be " Sun City "
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I signed up for the Georgetown Farmers Market Association e-newsletter a couple of weeks ago. I am glad that I did. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a farmers market? I know that preparing and setting up for any kind of market
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The Easter Bunny and eggs are ancient fertility symbols and sometimes there's an abundance of pastel stuff left over at stores around town. The day after the Easter bunny leaves is the ideal time to stock up on anything seasonal that you may want
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Sometimes you just want to feel transported to another place, another time. It is nice to be able to do just that if only for a short time. I think we have such hurried lifestyles that it is difficult to just relax and really enjoy a leisurely meal. The
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Yesterday, I wrote about the Hill Country Flyer train ride from Cedar Park to Burnet. Nearby Bertram is located in Burnet County, just 10 miles west of Georgetown, is best known for the annual Oatmeal Festival, its train depot (for the Hill Country Flyer)
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It is not a mode of transportation that is commonplace anymore. But there is something exhilarating about the clackety-clack sound, the gentle swaying motion, the masterpiece of engineering and the raw power of a train. We are lucky to have the Austin
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and warrants a big celebration. You can participate in sustainable activities and remember to not only live green on April 22nd, but every day of the year. Here are some ways that you can do just that.
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Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd and everyone seems to be offering something or ways to celebrate. I think it is a worthy cause to celebrate. While Earth Day isn't an official holiday, no day off work, there will be celebrations worldwide with
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In these times of budget cuts and world competition, education is even more important than ever. If we do not adequately educate our people, what future do we have? It is time to consider some ideas that have received little attention and involve little
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On Tuesday you can visit the Sun City Farmers Market and buy some of the best field-ripened strawberries in the world. The only ones that I have ever tasted that were better were wild and growing along a sunny hillside in the wilderness of the Canadian
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Monday, April 18th, is tax day, meaning that federal income tax returns must be postmarked by midnight to be filed on time this year. If filing taxes has been an ordeal for you there is relief. There are a number of tax day freebies and deals being offered
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Georgetown has a real treasure and I don't say this lightly. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel to a place last summer that I never dreamed I would visit. This triggered a great appreciation of a less hurried approach to life
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The term "public art" refers to works of art in any media that have been planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited or staged in the physical public domain, usually outside and accessible to all. Public art is usually exhibited
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For the 12th time, it is occurring this weekend. What began as a small celebration of the red poppies that have been a part of Georgetown's landscape for over seventy years, has grown into a two-day extravaganza! Georgetown is one of the few locations
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I know it sounds funny; it's really not a garage sale that can only be attended by animals. Nor is it a garage sale in which you can only buy animals. And it is not a garage sale for people who exhibit unruly behavior. What it is, is a fund-raising
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If you don't feel like cooking or you are out and about looking for a deal for lunch, snag a small submarine sandwich for only $2.99! This is a great deal and it is good on any small sub through April 18th. Just sign up on the website for the "Q
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It's a small thing really. All you have to do is vote every day until April 15th . You can do it online; you don't have to leave your home. If you do, the Humane Society of Williamson County could win $100 thousand dollars to support this non-profit,
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One of my top funniest movies in the world is "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". I can watch it over and over and it still tickles me. The 1988 movie starred Steve Martin, Michael Caine and Glenne Headly as Freddy, Lawrence and Janet respectively. Lawrence
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Do you love the exotic blooms of bearded irises? I love their many varieties, colors and sizes. Some are bi-colored, some have veining and some have dots down the center of the petals. The iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring
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What the heck is a second Saturday? The downtown Square comes alive with booths featuring handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, unique clothing, wood crafts, ironworks, festive foods, antiques & collectables, stained glass, music, and entertainment
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Another beautiful weekend is approaching and it's a great time to be outdoors. Just up the road a bit in Jarrell, they are celebrating Spring with a "Rock Solid Spring Festival". It kicks off on Friday, April 8th with a BBQ Cook-off and
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Well, we are back in a warming trend and still dry. And of course, it is hump day and time to reward oneself for all the great things accomplished so far this week. I have worked hard and managed to keep the family of three adolescent and one Mama squirrel
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The French composer Ravel was brought to the national consciousness back when the movie "10" showed Bo Derek running down the beach in slow motion while "Bolero" played in the background. Bo Derek was the epitome of the perfect woman
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The first farmers market in Georgetown opens again this Tuesday, April 5th from 9 a.m.-noon at Sun City. Visiting the market gives you the opportunity to meet the farmer who grows your food. The Georgetown Farmers Market Association has been growing and
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After going to the plant sale at the Williamson County Extension Office this morning and loading up some great plants and a rain barrel, I also went by the Dyer Mercantile Store at the Dyer Dairy. Wow, what a morning! The Dyer Mercantile Store had just
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If you've never been out to Berry Springs County Park in Georgetown, this will be a great weekend to participate in the Austin Autism Bike Ride 2011. On Sunday, April 3rd, you can see the park from the perspective of a bicyclist. This is a fantastic
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