Yes, I understand that it’s April Fool’s day. But I’m posting this anyways. Whatever! Now that the posts are in on the East side, pickets are going up. I think they’re going to finish the rest of the posts over the weekend and try to finish one or two sides with pickets. The images below… Continue reading Fence Update – April 1, 2011
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True Widow CD Release Party
Saturday’s show at The Double Wide was most excellent. I shot a few photos and a couple videos. Videos Photos Dan Phillips – True Widow Nicole Estill – True Widow
Fence Update – March 27, 2011
Today marked more progress on our fence project. I pitched in on post and picket staining work. Now that the back posts are in, the backyard is finally starting to feel like it has a boundary, a defined space. Above: same shot, just from the other side. Above: we don’t want the ugly gas meter… Continue reading Fence Update – March 27, 2011
Fence Progress – March 24, 2011
Willie and Martín arrived yesterday and did some fence post work. Since we’re building our fence up against the neighbor’s falling-down janky fence, we have to pre-stain some of the wood. That’s where I come in to play! I helped pre-stain last night’s fence posts and followed up on the already-cemented posts, staining the remaining… Continue reading Fence Progress – March 24, 2011
Fence Update – March 21, 2011
We have contracted with Erin’s co-workers (who work full-time jobs, so they work when they can) to build a fence. I will post pictures as work continues over the next few weeks. Hopefully, we’ll have it completed sooner than later. Since we’re using our part-time contractors, the project will take longer. However, I’m hoping that… Continue reading Fence Update – March 21, 2011
Grilled Artichokes
I followed Simple Foodie’s recipe for making grilled artichokes and they were delicious. And the basil aioli was fantastic. Super easy. I will not mention the other dishes that I made – that would borderline on near-redneck. Just focus on the grilled artichokes for now.
Home Grown Tomatoes
It’s been a slow road, but I’m happy to announce that my small tomato plants are on their way to being full-time outside plants. I started these plants indoors, in small peat pots with seed starter, then moved them to the pots they are in now. The weather is warming up (actually supposed to reach… Continue reading Home Grown Tomatoes
The Cedars Social
Nima and I went the check out The Cedars Social, a new bar near South Side on Lamar. It has a throwback, 50s / 60s feel going on. The drinks were good and the people were super nice. This is my new favorite place in the Lamar district.
Succulents 2.0
Some time during the two mega ice storms, we lost our succulent plants. It’s sad to see any plants keel over. We had them covered with a towel, but our plants lost the battle to the bitter cold. We are still figuring out what to bring inside when it freezes. Rookie move! Nevertheless, I have… Continue reading Succulents 2.0
Potato Chips
A mandoline has sat quietly on my wish list for a long time now. And while Erin and I were out and about yesterday, I scoped this simple V-shaped mandoline at World Market for TEN dollars. That’s right. Ten dollars – that’s it! After a store run, I decided to try out my new toy… Continue reading Potato Chips