Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth. They do not preach learning and precepts, they preach undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life.
- Hermann Hesse, from ‘Wandering’
When I was still a child, my maternal grandfather gave me the biggest gift [...]
Posts under ‘austin’
tree hugger
‘que
It’s official…..I’m a lame-ass, lousy carnivore. Despite having arrived in Austin equipped with an impressive list of some of the best barbeque joints in all of the U.S., when push came to shove, I just wasn’t up for it. The fact that some afternoons saw the mercury peaking at 96 degrees didn’t help, nor [...]
dai due supper club
Photos by Leslie Nowlin
One of the best ways to elevate an already beautiful meal is to eat it outside (assuming that the elements are cooperating, of course). Dining alfresco is an opportunity to honour our good fortune with those we care about, as well as those we have just met. To enjoy our daily [...]
just like steve mcqueen
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the only thing hotter than Steve McQueen in his prime would be a Texas heat wave. My week-long visit to Austin saw the mercury reach the high 90s two days in a row. Not that I was complaining….so what does Steve have to [...]
texas or bust
I’ve been freezing in Vancouver for what seems like forever. Early May and it’s still colder than a witch’s tit out there. Enough already. So when my friend, Kenneth, offered to host me in his new home town- Austin, Texas – I didn’t need to be asked twice. With its plentiful live music, cheap + [...]
