Category: Texas

My SXSW Index

In the spirit of the Harper’s Index I offer this take on my South by Southwest 2015 Experience Days of SXSW attended: 9 Houseguests: 3 Unplanned trips to Veterinarian during the festival: 2 Round...

Today at SXSW: The SPIN Party

During SXSW one of the day parties that I look forward to the most is the SPIN party at Stubb’s. For many years the SPIN party was the only corporate day party during the...

The Flaming Lips at SXSWi

Last night The Flaming Lips played a private SXSW show (via Spreadfast and Viacom) for the Interactive portion of the event. Alas, the Lips smoke show triggered an automatic smoke safety shutoff halfway through...

SXSW 2015 Heritage Music Coolness

The South By Southwest music festival is mostly about seeing new acts, at least for me. Sometimes I make an exception. Or two. Mixed among the new acts who are coming to the festival...

SXSW Music Is Getting Closer!

Every day brings more South By Southwest announcements, artists and houseguests for our Austin sofa. Pretty soon I’m going to run out of sofa’s, air mattresses and spare towels for all the extra people...

Out With the Old at SXSW

I’m expecting a South By Southwest houseguest later this month, and I have to make room for him to stay at our house. In order to make that happen, I’ve been clearing out closets...

Houston Heart City

I’ve spent the last few days in Houston, including being here for my favorite holiday, Valentine’s Day. Here are a few holiday-themed heart-inspired pictures from the city.