I was doing an abbreviated hike around the lake today, I mean, it was just too nice to be inside, but I was running short on time. As I was getting closer to the downtown section of the trail, I looked up to figure out what kind of airplane was passing over. It was a … hike around the lake today

Sleep, glorious sleep. Always happens after a show. I was so wound up after the Austin gig, I was floating by the time I got home. Maybe before. Just a lot of energy. The let down came as I posted the new scopes, and then I slept all day again. This kind of work can … glorious sleep

I wonder if I can properly catch the idea, the concept, the rigors and the tough calls I have to make while I’m working. I wonder if the excruciating schedule, the pain and the anguish I experience can be conveyed. It was hard day the “office” working at the psychic fair. “Are you psychic?” “No, … the rigors and the tough calls

There’s something special about Austin, in particular south Austin, that sets it apart from other places in the world. I’ve been to Europe, the Far East, I’ve been in Australia twice now, but I still like Texas best. And no place in Texas better exemplifies this place than good old South Austin. Maybe it’s because … There’s something special about Austin

I was so depressed by yesterday’s paper, I spent the day in bed. The e-mail still rolls in, and I still answer, but other than that, there isn’t much that’s going on. I did get out to see Don Walser play last night, and for the briefest of moments, my spirits were lifted. I’m still … I was so depressed by yesterday’s paper

The newspaper came out today, and I swiped my neighbors — of course I’ll return it when he gets off work — I just wanted to check it long enough to see what it said. So much for a reader’s choice award. But I do get to mention that it’s been two years running. Spam? … newspaper came out today

I was beginning to think that doing this little journal was a waste of time, but I’ve gotten to enjoy it, and it keeps me on track. The comedy was painfully funny last night — too bad the venue was less than wonderful. I’d say more, but one of those jokes, or more of them, … this little journal

There’s something inherently tragic about watching a good friend suffer at the hands, the whims, and moods, of his intended. What’s worse is watching a full – sized, full – strength, strong – armed fellow lose all his self – respect and suddenly turn into a large, sniveling child. I fully expect to see his … something inherently tragic

I’m beginning to loathe Monday morning again. Fortunately, the mail was light this morning, and I had a chance to pursue some academic research. I discovered that Ireland is in Coryell County, just a little west of Waco. I’ve always wondered where these places were, and the trusty map has given me a clue. It … beginning to loathe Monday morning