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50 Years On & Off the Wall in Austin

“We thought it might last maybe five or ten years…With Austin changing so much it’s like, why keep this hippie mural up here? It is kind of amazing.” Kerry Awn, muralist  Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Austin’s 23rd Street mural … Continue reading

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Freebies for You

Yes, it’s another list of links to free stuff for you — enjoy! Go beyond The Scream — over 7,600 Edvard Munch artworks, all digitized and free This one oughta keep you busy awhile: 200,000 public domain images from the … Continue reading

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The Land of A-Ha’s

I seek the Land of A-Ha’s: that mystical realm of realizations, revelations and epiphanies where what you don’t know meets and mingles with what you what you do. Austin enjoys a reawakening of creativity every March, affording 2 opportunities for … Continue reading

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Unforgettable

My unforgettable friend, Robert Vignaud, had one of the sweetest souls I have ever known. I first met Robert when he and Suzanne moved in next to me on Christopher Street with her 10-year old, Eric, back in the 80s. … Continue reading

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Top 5 Casa Dexter Videos

Welcome to Casa Dexter! Count down our top view-getters on the Casa Dexter YouTube channel! 5) “La Ti Da” Marcia Ball Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, 1987 Austin’s own Cajun Queen of the Keyboards, Marcia Ball (our neighbor!), still plays regularly at … Continue reading

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