Skate Joust in the ‘Hood

fall Only a few blocks to walk, plus a stop for beer on the way. A lovely sunny and brisk January afternoon. Weapons plus skates plug gravity. The Urban Animals’ long held tradition of a Skate Joust. Jay showed up toward the end and got a few photos. Chase the link on the picture and … Read more

What was that Tupperwared Mass?

Pushed to the back on one of the lower shelves in the refrigerator was one of my larger tupperware containers. I mean tupperware in a kleenex or vaseline sense, some form of plastic sealing item, likely not Tupperware®. It had some kind of meat and rice substance I likely made in the crock pot ages … Read more

Bootstraps

A few months ago I received two pairs of boots from someone on Heights Montrose Freecycle. One pair I wear quite often, Dr Marten 10-eyelet boots. The classic black original. Can’t beat it for free. Also a few months ago, between being offered my new job and starting it, I was at a store with … Read more

Benjamin Franklin on Houston

During my morning benefactorial reading of Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom, I came across the following passage. After three days men grow weary of a wench, a guest, and weather rainy. As is typical, yesterday was nice and clear blue skies after one day of gray and one day of rain. The gray is back … Read more

Avant Garden

I went to a happy hour on Tuesday at Avant Garden.  It’s the old Helios at 411 Westheimer.  It’s had quite a bit of going over and is somewhat of a snazzy place.  If you’re looking for a place to have a drink with a friend, I highly suggest it. Upstairs, outside on the patio, … Read more

Mrs. Beinhorn

The kids have all come for their candy. Most get driven to the neighborhood and dropped off while their parents tail them in the car. Others aren’t big enough to walk (or eat candy) and their mothers carry them to the door. Many don’t as much as mumble at the door. I did hear some … Read more