Can’t You Hear the Whistle Blowing

In 1998 I moved into a questionable neighborhood to shack up with an equally questionable guy, in a house almost as shady as the street it sat on. Yet despite its beach towel curtains and unidentifiable odor, Squalor Manor had potential (and as it turned out, so did the guy). One thing I forgot to consider before moving in…

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I tried (and failed) not to use “SXSW” in this headline.

If you remember this, you're old.

Austinites have a unique relationship with their hometown, especially during SXSW. Technically, its residents don’t own the city, but many of us feel that we do. Here’s a helpful list of the colorful neighbors you’re likely to find in Austin and what you should expect when encountering them. A-TEAM: “Get off my lawn.” Those who remember Armadillo World Headquarters,…

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