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Coolio, The Graduation Show from 301, In Its Full Glory

The Graduating Class Originally uploaded by Austin Improv Collective There we are, a bunch of kooky improvisers. I'm the guy not wearing glasses on the right.

The Boy and I spent the evening together while mom was a good citizen and neighbor. Santiago is starting at a new school next week (Primavera Montessori) and we're all coming back after I traveled a whole bunch.

My favorite New Mexico band still (sort of) in existence.

Homesick today.

boy @ zocalo Originally uploaded by Edward Melendez We had a great weekend together. No, I didn't do enough "work," but we got in some swimming, some great together time and some good times singing and dancing with friends. We're very fortunate to have such a charming, engaging and imaginative son. There really are some weekends you wish could go on forever, or just a couple more days...

This is pretty cool. Thanks, SFJ. What would I do without your guidance to the hipster currency?

I used to have an unhealthy obsession with REM until the late 90's. After that I sort of fell off. I'm liking this though.

Restaurant Inspection Scores Source: City of Austin

Cool Logo Stuff From New Orleans Public Library I have a deep fondness for libraries and you gotta dig library themed clothing.

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Thinking Outside the Big Box The recent uptick in big-box projects and proposals in the Crescent City, fueled by tax subsidies and other costly giveaways, has left owners of smaller home-grown businesses in related industries gritting their teeth and bracing for hard times. They might not have a champion in City Hall, but an Emmy Award-winning journalist is working to shine a light on their situation with his documentary film-in-progress, "Independent America: Rising from the Ruins." The final feature-length documentary is scheduled to be ready for national broadcast by early fall. Dig It

Nice work, Trumpet.

Film Preview: Rising from Ruins "Independent America filmmaker takes to the road again in search for the story behind the recovery of New Orleans in “Independent America: Rising From Ruins” Independent film director and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Hanson Hosein, leaves behind his pregnant wife and travel partner in Seattle as he takes to the regional roads for a 3,000 mile journey to investigate how Mom and Pop businesses are doing in post-Katrina New Orleans." Powerful stuff from people I'm proud to know. dig it

Moose in the Marigny One of my old conspirators from Critical Mass days, Moose, is having an art party at Mimi's in the Marigny on April 9. You should go.

A very nice Austin band.

A Blast from the Past A found a stack of these while cleaning out some clutter the other day. I am so proud that the organization is alive and well and in great hands.

Full List of Stuff White People Like It's so true!

building scenarios v1 Originally uploaded by Edward Melendez From Art of the Long View