September/October 2008
Charity Begins at Home
In mid July, amidst the rolling Austin heat, throngs of locals turned up at downtown’s sauciest nightclub, Oilcan Harry’s to check out an impressive...
Wine 2.0 and the Technological Evolution of the Spirit World
The day was Oct 10, 2007, and indie rockers Radiohead made a move to turn the music industry upside down. They released their album...
Saving Your Own Skin
It’s another scorching Texas summer with record highs and a sizzling sun so blazing hot you’re no doubt thirsty for knowledge (bad pun intended)...
Pursuing Retirement Goals With Greater Confidence
We all have our unique vision of what retirement will be. Transforming your own vision into reality may depend on how effectively you can...
In Good Taste
Despite Austin’s abundance of fantastic restaurants, most of the critically acclaimed and celebrated eateries in Central Texas are owned and operated by men, have...
Working in a Workout
I love the Austin City Limits Music Festival. It is such a gift to see so many phenomenally talented musicians in one place. But...
In the Service of Others
It’s Friday morning. You’ve just discovered that it’s your turn to host the book club party tonight. A quick jaunt to the pantry and...
The Next Big Thing
Musician Amy Cook stands with her back to the “hippie trailer” and giant pecan tree that anchor the outdoor garden at Austin’s Shady Grove...
