The Regulars

Artist, expert running instructor, and much more, Eino unveiled his latest sculpture today at Dell Children’s. His remarks demonstrated how much the project and especially these kids mean to him.

Congratulations, sir. Thanks for regularing. Much appreciated. Respect. Best.

#regularing May 18, 2012.

I only snapped a few shots and missed the bulk of the crew. We enjoyed another excellent morning. Thanks, everybody.

This is one of my favorite Regulars photos so far. Thanks, Kevin and Peyton. Everyone has a contribution to make that can benefit others. Come on down on Friday mornings. Mix it up with us. You will be heard. Let’s help each other and have some fun.

This is one of my favorite Regulars photos so far. Thanks, Kevin and Peyton.

Everyone has a contribution to make that can benefit others. Come on down on Friday mornings. Mix it up with us. You will be heard. Let’s help each other and have some fun.

Thanks again to Jake for recently leading a vibrant discussion about Austin’s mobility future. We will soon host additional special guests on this topic. I recommend this book, Road, River, and Ol’ Boy Politics, via Amazon: Winner of the 2006 National Council on Public History Book Award for the best work published about or growing out of public history, Road, River, and Ol’ Boy Politics has quickly established its reputation as the definitive source on the subject of the growth of supersuburbs. In 1946 Williamson County was profoundly rural, centered on an agricultural economy, ethnically diverse, and Democratic. Half a century later, it was one of the five fastest-growing counties in the United States, staunchly Republican, and culturally homogeneous. Linda Scarbrough presents the story of how this came about through the machinations of a handful of local political and economic “bosses” who brought Williamson County two federal public works projects: Interstate Highway 35 and a dam on the San Gabriel River. I’m reading it now. If you start it, too, let’s discuss it some Friday. Here is a library link. Best as always. Thanks, everybody.

Thanks again to Jake for recently leading a vibrant discussion about Austin’s mobility future. We will soon host additional special guests on this topic.

I recommend this book, Road, River, and Ol’ Boy Politics, via Amazon:

Winner of the 2006 National Council on Public History Book Award for the best work published about or growing out of public history, Road, River, and Ol’ Boy Politics has quickly established its reputation as the definitive source on the subject of the growth of supersuburbs.

In 1946 Williamson County was profoundly rural, centered on an agricultural economy, ethnically diverse, and Democratic. Half a century later, it was one of the five fastest-growing counties in the United States, staunchly Republican, and culturally homogeneous.

Linda Scarbrough presents the story of how this came about through the machinations of a handful of local political and economic “bosses” who brought Williamson County two federal public works projects: Interstate Highway 35 and a dam on the San Gabriel River.

I’m reading it now. If you start it, too, let’s discuss it some Friday. Here is a library link.

Best as always. Thanks, everybody.

#regularing April 6, 2012, featuring DJ Spooky’s app and a great art book from Austin Community College faculty and staff