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Now that Chloe is retired and has returned to being a full-time dog, I am stepping into my role as blog-meister. I've lived in Georgetown for more than thirty years now. That pretty much qualifies me as an old-timer. I've seen changes, embraced
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After a long break, I am back. Refreshed, rejuvenated, replenished. The one thing I didn't seem to have was motivation. It has been said that it takes 30 days to create a habit. Some say that it can be done in 21 days with repetition and motivation.
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Every day 7,000 baby boomers are turning 65. Of the 78 million boomers born between 1946 and 1964, 51% are women. Many of these boomers either intend to continue working or have returned to work after retiring earlier. They also are realizing that they
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I just received a very tempting offer from my Groupon email notification. I love the group buying offers; sometimes it is 50-60% off some of my favorite restaurants. Sometimes the Groupon offers are not anything that interest me at this time...Brazilian
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Filed under: Announcements, Buyer Information, Community Information, Williamson County, Georgetown Texas, tours, outdoor recreation, Sun City Texas, vineyards, Wine tasting, Hill Country
Sun City Texas has a lot of great things going for it and I may be a little prejudiced. But I have to say that whether you live there, work there, or just visit, you immediately get the aura that surrounds this place. It is vibrant and full of activity.
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday are going to be thrilling. If you love seeing vintage WWII airplanes like the B-17 taking to the skies again, this is an event you won't want to miss. The Central Texas Airshow is coming this weekend in Temple at the Draughon-Miller
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I received an email recently from the big arts and craft chain, Michael's , that May is National Scrapbook Month. I started thinking, "Why is that?" Who made this declaration anyway? Not only that, but May 1st is National Scrapbook Day.
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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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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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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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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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Filed under: Announcements, Events, Buyer Information, Community Information, Williamson County, Georgetown Texas, recreation, Sun City Texas, car show, BBQ, Jarrell
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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Filed under: For Sale, Events, Buyer Information, Community Information, Williamson County, Georgetown Texas, restaurant, Food, Cooking, Sun City Texas, Dairy
I am about ready to do a rain dance! We need rain so badly that if it ever comes I want to save some. I have wanted a rain barrel for a long time. I know it sounds strange, but I like the idea of harvesting rain water and saving it for use on my garden
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Filed under: Announcements, Events, Buyer Information, Community Information, Williamson County, Georgetown Texas, Classes, Gardening, services, fund raiser, Sun City Texas