May 17th, 2009 | by Rusty | published in Austin, House
A cool front came through Austin on Saturday night and it has felt amazing today. So much so that I am headed back out in the yard to get some more yard work done. I’ve been busy around the house replacing windows and doors and trying to get the yard back in shape for the [...]
December 8th, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Web
I recently attended a Social Media Breakfast here in Austin. Tim Walker was the speaker that morning and had a lot of history and insight to share. It was great to connect with a lot of old friends and even meet some news ones.
During the Q&A with Tim, there was lady that asked a question [...]
November 11th, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Politics
Thank a Vetran today. It’s usually what most of them just want to hear, is a thank you. Vetran’s Day parade in Austin today until noon on Congress.
October 9th, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Television, Unreal
Those of you in the Austin and surrounding areas have more than likely noticed that KXAN and the NBC affiliate are no longer on the air. Due to disputes between Time Warner Cable and LIN, the company that owns KXAN, Time Warner has pulled the station from their Austin market. Currently, if you are a [...]
July 23rd, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Shopping
Starbucks is slated to close about 600 of their retail stores around the country. Here in Austin, Texas, they are scheduled to close two stores, one of which is located close to my home. Granted, there are about 4 Starbucks stores in a 1 miles radius of my house and the one closing is one [...]
July 21st, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Blessing, Unreal
Saturday night I was in a wreck. I didn’t see it coming. I had parked in the huge pakring lot under I-35 near 6th street to meet up with some friends that were leaving Austin for Grad school. After a fun dinner with friends I headed back to my truck to head home for the [...]
June 11th, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Music
It’s that time again in Austin, Texas. As summer is upon us, it’s time for Blues on the Green to hit Zilker Park once again (and it starts tonight). Last year included some amazing performers and aritsts and this years line up is no different. If you are in the Austin area, [...]
June 10th, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, House
The other afternoon, I walked out of my house after being home for a few hours to discover a huge limb from the tree in the font yard completely blocking me in my driveway. I am so thankful that the tree didn’t hit my truck. Needless to say, I ended up maneuvering my [...]
April 1st, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Work
I arrived into work today to find the first of many April Fool’s jokes in the office and around the net. However, little did I realize that it was in fact April Fools. The company dress code at work is pretty relaxed. We can wear shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, etc. As I [...]
March 5th, 2008 | by Rusty | published in Austin, Web, Work
So I recently had the opportunity to help a friend here in Austin with a web project that she and her man to be were trying to put together for their upcoming wedding. Becky designed a website (which is fantastic) that showcases many of the amazing pictures that their wedding photographer took here in [...]