Starting to get worried about you. June 13 was quite a while ago. Hope all is well.
Reread Bryson's A Walk in the Woods while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains last fall. Not a book to read on public transportation or in a cafe if you're at all self-conscious about snorting, sniggering, and guffawing in front of strangers.
... things to do in Austin with kids. I know it's a day late, but it's a good one --for everything on this list, admission is $5.50 or less per person, excluding food. A lamo Drafthouse children’s movies – last Saturday of each month (free!). Watch the B ats at Congress Avenue bridge (free!). Tour the state C apitol (free!). Watch the water rush over the D am at Red Bud Isle (free!). Swim at E ilers Park , a.k.a. Deep Eddy (adults $3, kids $1). Find f ossils at the Dino Pit at Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park (free!). Play Peter Pan Mini- G olf ($5 adults, $3 for kids 5 and under). Visit the Texas State H istory museum ($5.50/adult, $3/kid over 5). Eat I ce cream at Amy’s (easily <$5 per kid). Play with the J umbo games exhibit at Austin Children’s Museum ($5.50/person over age 2). Visit K iddie Acres (admission is free, but the rides will cost you a little) (Wednesday is discount day). Also, K erbey Lane -- kids eat f
Reading: The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. I didn't like it nearly as much as A Gentleman in Moscow . In fact, I liked it only barely enough to keep reading. Watching: Poker Face , on Peacock. Papi and I have enjoyed watching this, one episode at a time, and not every day. It's a little formulaic, but the sets and the guest stars are fun. I like that it changes scenery every episode. Listening to: The Beatles Channel, Sirius XM. Ever since watching Get Back , the Beatles documentary, I've enjoyed listening to them with new ears.
Dear Florida, You are a lovely state full of outstanding people. But your governor is a piece of shit, and you can tell him I said so . Yours, Mamacita
Great list! I had almost forgotten how much I like Bill Bryson.
ReplyDeleteStarting to get worried about you. June 13 was quite a while ago. Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteReread Bryson's A Walk in the Woods while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains last fall. Not a book to read on public transportation or in a cafe if you're at all self-conscious about snorting, sniggering, and guffawing in front of strangers.
Sweet of you to be concerned, M. Just feeling uninspired. Will try to write more soon.
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