Today, we are heading to the new Lakeway Story Walk ribbon cutting. According to the Lakeway Parks and Recreation site, here is some background.
“This year, we are thrilled to unveil our new Story Walk Display along the City Hall Trail! These Storywalk boards will feature seasonal displays year-round, offering a mix of holiday celebrations, cultural and historical education, and family-friendly stories. We hope this new addition will enhance your trail experience while providing an engaging and educational opportunity for all.
February Display: Black History Month
From January 31st through February 28th, explore our Black History Month celebration. This display highlights 28 influential Black figures who have profoundly shaped society.”
We are catered by Moonshine of Austin, and our entertainment is Aerosmith.
Menu
CHICKEN & WAFFLES – lemon butter, maple syrup, chipotle cream gravy
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK – chipotle cream gravy, Yukon mashers
CHICKEN ALMONDINE – artichokes, lemon cream, Yukon mashers
GREEN CHILE MACARONI – roasted chicken, corn bisque, bacon gratin
SALISBURY CHOP STEAK – mushroom gravy, Yukon mashers
SEARED RAINBOW TROUT – bacon cornbread stuffing, soft grits, chile butter
ST LOUIS PORK RIBS – dr. Pepper BBQ, tobacco onions, Yukon mashers
CENTER CUT PORK CHOP – peach chutney, herb salad, demi-glace, mashers
BLACKENED CATFISH – crawfish tails, hot sauce, pecan meunière, soft grits
JALAPEÑO HANGER STEAK – salsa verde, demi-glace, yukon mashers
HORSERADISHCRUSTEDSALMON- lemon dill butter sauce, brussels sprouts
CREOLE SHRIMP & GRITS – creole sauce, tasso ham, toasted baguette
So, let’s get going
The Parks and Recreation table is ready with scissors and ribbon.
The Mayor, Tom Kilgore (R), and the City Manager, Joseph Molis, give some brief remarks.
With City Council members in attendance, the ribbon is cut to officially open the Lakeway Story Walk.
An explanation of Black History Month.
The first to take the walk.
The displays are a permanent fixture, and the content will change monthly.
The first stop is Thurgood Marshall.
Dr. Martin Luther King
Jesse Owens
Jane Bolin and self-portrait.
Henrietta Lacks.
The trail continues for more but we are out of time and need to enjoy the music and food. I hope you have a great week. We will come back to the Story Walk.
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You had a lovely day for it, John. That sunshine was lovely to see…
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It was a beautiful day, Jaye. 70 degrees (21.1 C)
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Oh wow, will it ever be that warm over here again?
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Hard to say about your weather. 😁
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What a wonderful project. You do live in a very community minded location. Can you take dogs on these walks?
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Yes, the trail is dog friendly. There are bag stations. Of course, they must be on a leash. 🐶
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Worthwhile project.
I’ll have the ribs, thank you, and I’ll sit right here.
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Yeah, stay there. The ribs will come to you.
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Sign me up for the chicken and waffles! 🧇 it looks like a beautiful day for this, hope you enjoyed, John. 😊
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It was in the 70s and a delightful day. Thanks, Laura.
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70s here too! Just hoping it doesn’t creep back up into the 80s 😆
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We are going to have 80s next week. 😁
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Nothing better than great food and a walk through history, thanks Boss.
PS- Good tune!
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I always like the song. Thanks, Marc.
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I am always MORE than impressed by where you live. Perhaps there are many more places around this world where connecting with each other in meaningful and supportive ways is the norm, but you take the time to share. Thank you!
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I think there are a lot but this place goes out of its way. Thanks, Annette.
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Those are very educational additions to the nice trail. People can enjoy their walk while absorbing information.
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There is a lot to read. 28 boards so taking a leisurely stroll is a must.
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Yep. Take your time and enjoy.
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HORSERADISHCRUSTEDSALMON — uh, I’ll pass. 🙂
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Okay but there are other things there.
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A great, civic-minded walk. I would expect nothing less from your town! And as for food – salmon of course!
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Thank you, Noelle. One salmon coming up.
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Very cool event. Does look like perfect weather for it.
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It is glorious.
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I do enjoy visits to your town on Sundays, John. You have so much going on there.
Have you read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”? One heckuva book.
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I have not read it but love your recommendation.
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Thank you for sharing the good news and honoring tributes taking place in your neighborhood. Wonderful to walk with you and among brave heroes. 🙏🏻
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Yes indeed, Michele. A pleasure to do so for sure.
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Again, your town does a wonderful job at educating its citizens. Delicious eats and a great tune!
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Glad you came along, Dale. We do have things going on here.
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I love joining you on your town’s happenings.
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I love having you join.
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What a nice idea, combining a nature walk with an educational exhibit. Lakeway sure does things up right, John — thanks for telling us about the Story Walk!
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My pleasure, Debbie. There will be a new one next month so we’l have to see what it is.
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What a great walk but surely the famous John Howell should be amongst the walk and displayed. Happy to protest with you! 😉
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Ha ha ha. Thank you, Cindy. 😁
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🤣You’re so very welcome. I’ll look for you there next week. Seriously, it would be a great post! 💕
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It would.
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Loved the walk of heroes. Thanks John, for the Black History Month tour!
The video/song is A+++++
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It is a nice tour too. Thanks, Resa. Glad you liked the song too. 🐖 🐖 🐖 🐂
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There you go, throwing around the broccoli like there’s no tomorrow!
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I can also toss around lettuce like there is no tomorrow. 🍏🥬 🍏🥬 🍏🥬 🍏🥬
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Right, now you’re a salad chef.
Hmm, as a veggie, I’ll have to give you this round!
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What a fantastic idea! Kudos to the person (or people) who came up with it!
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That would be the Parks and Recreation Department
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Thank you, Jo.
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A wonderful and fun way to teach history. Thanks for sharing, John.
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A pleasure , Jan. Thank you.
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I am having problems posting comments today. Most of them fail to post. I am trying again. Anyway, I think you are doing so many great things in your neighborhood and the photos are great and the menu too. It had a lot of yummy items. I think chicken fried steak is yummy, but it is not healthy. I had it last weekend.
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Definitely not healthy.
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Another excellent event! What a terrific neighborhood.
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Thank you, Monika. It is pretty nice.
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Haha, the perfect song for this post, John. Love the Story Walk. I’d love an order of Cajun shrimp grits, please. Hugs.
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Good choice on the shrimp, Teagan. The walk is a good thing for sure. Thanks and Hugs.
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That’s clever, picking Aerosmith’s Walk This Way for the walk. John, you always make me smile. I love the walk too, a real community asset.
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Thank you, Marie. So glad you enjoyed it.
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A lovely tour John. It sure looks like winter didn’t last too long. 🙂
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This is what we call fake spring.
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Oh, okay. I know that season well. 🙂
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Ha ha ha
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John, sorry to be writing back here, but your link to Esther’s site did not work for me.
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It works now, GP. Sorry about that
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I love a good story walk, and this was a good one!
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Great. it will change each month and have up to 31 stops.
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That’s exciting!
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