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Full Circle: Fly away, fly away … you Winter Weenies
I’ve been giving some serious thought to our fellow Austinites who disappear as soon as the frigid weather ...
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Full Circle: Cherish those feet — they’re what hold you up
2 a.m. As is often the case, I am wide awake, unable to remember a night when I ...
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Full Circle: Getting the boot
Gallus: strap to hold up pants Galosh: winter footwear Goulash: church ladies’ noodle concoction Vowels matter. Shift them ...
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Full Circle: The angst of relinquishing
It’s here, folks. 2017! Deep in my heart of hearts, I know this to be true: in order ...
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The song the sparked a brief WWI truce
This series would not be complete without an explanation of “Silent Night.” In 1818, a roving band of ...
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A most misunderstood song
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is perhaps the most misunderstood Yuletide song of all. For starters people believe ...
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The rest of the Christmas story: The real Grinch who stole Christmas
I now tell you the true story of a customs broker named John Duval Gluck, Jr. What? You ...
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Full Circle: Year-end musings
Glen and I accomplished a remarkable feat this year. We woke up! 365 times! All in a row! ...
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The rest of the Christmas story: Songs of old St. Nick
Christmas carols were written to honor the birth of Jesus. It wasn’t until many eons later that Santa ...
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The rest of the Christmas story: Where is Robert Goulet to pray for peace?
“Do You Hear What I Hear” was written in 1962. Since then it has been recorded by various ...
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The rest of the Christmas story: Karloff couldn’t sing like Grinch in classic show
Did you know that “White Christmas” was written … not by a Christian musician, but instead by the ...
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The rest of the Christmas story: ‘The pilot is wearing a red suit’
Last week Lisa Deyo (owner of the delicious Sweet Reads book store) and Morgan Dickman (soprano extraordinaire) gave ...
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Full Circle: Serendipity in Shopko
It happens to us all. Everyday. We pass people unmindful as to who or what they are. Of ...
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Listen In: Used bird bones
In this column I like to offer words of encouragement and sound advice. Today is no exception. We ...
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The Seasonal Shuffle
As the northern chill line draws ever nearer Austin, thoughts drift to what we’ll soon need to keep ...
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How to Watch the Timberwolves vs. Magic Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 9
The Orlando Magic (22-16) battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) at Kia Center on January 9, 2025. Watch the…
How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 9
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Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Avalanche on January 9?
In the upcoming game against the Colorado Avalanche, which begins at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, can we…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Avalanche on January 9?
For those looking to wager on the upcoming matchup between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche on…
Will Joel Eriksson Ek Score a Goal Against the Avalanche on January 9?
When the Minnesota Wild play the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, will Joel Eriksson Ek…