Category Views of the Neighborhood
Views of the Neighborhood – Brown Bag Concert at the Lakeway Activity Center
By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by La Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the concert will be Sly and the Family Stone Menu La Frito Loco – Pulled pork, chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, black […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Check
With so little going on around town, I thought we would take a moment to check out the deer. We are catered by Le Calamar of Austin. Our entertainment is Steve Martin, Jackson Browne, and Alison Brown Menu Steak Tartare pain de mie, comte Roasted sunchokes escarole, pecan, goat cheese ——- Yelloweye snapper – almond, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Leftover Holiday Decorations
Now that all the ice is gone from the neighborhood and the holidays are past, let’s take a tour and see how many decorations are left over. We are catered by Aba in Austin. Our entertainment is NSYNC. Menu BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT – blackberry compote, balsamic whipped cream AVOCADO TOAST – pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Getting Ready for Iceageddon
Today, we are going to tour the neighborhood to see how folks have prepared for the below-freezing temperatures that will persist until Monday. Texas has not been spared from the misery of the massive winter storm that has affected over 240 million Americans. We are catered by Briskets in Austin. Our entertainment is Foreigner. Menu […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Today, we are going to take a look at various items. We are catered by Caroline of Austin. Our entertainment is Neil Diamond. Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried eggs Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet – grilled red onion, cherry tomato, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast Ham & Cheddar Omelet – […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Display- Artist Sofia Besondy
Today we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art display to view the installation of Lakeway artist Sofia Besondy We are catered by La Santa Barbacha of Austin. Our entertainment is Nora Jones. Menu BARBACOA -braised beef topped with cilantro and onion BENITO TACO -pinto beans, chicharron, barbacoa, queso fresco, avocado, herbs BEEF ASADA TACO […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in Conversation
“Wow. That sun feels good on the face, Twiggy.” “Tell me about it. We haven’t laid out for quite a while.” “Why don’t we do this more often?” “You tell me. I don’t know why.” “Being inside on a day like this is a crime.” “Well, all we have to do is get Mom or […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Seed Packaging for the Seed Library and the Last of Fall
Today is an in-between kind of day. The Holidays are past, and the New Year is in front of us. It is a good time to take a look at the deciduous trees that have finally turned here in Texas. It is also a good time to check in with the volunteers who are busy […]
Views of the neighborhood – Seasonal Story Boards
Today, we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center to view some of the seasonal storyboards. There is a series of boards along the outdoor path of the activity center. Each board tells a story. Since there are 28 boards, there is not enough room for them all here. I’ve picked a representative sample. We […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Holiday Decorations
We are heading out to look at the lights in the neighborhood. There were so many, but we will be able to see a sample. We are catered by Caroling of Austin, and our entertainment is Michael Bublé. Menu Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried egg Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet […]



















