Austin is full to bursting. Wet, wet winter and 79 degrees today, the whole town has a mossy coat. Primitive. I'm startled by flashes of chrome yellow forsythia. Feels like growing a thick, furry skin, full of twiglets and a few early fruit flies. Can't believe it snowed only a few weeks ago.
Anticipation is as thick as conductive gel for a galactic gathering of events. Two weddings and a baby. Spring has truly sprung. Lots of planets lining up in groovy patterns. That's not even including the SXSWi factor.
This is the first time in 6 years I will not be at SXSWi. The higher ed component has its very own building this year. That building, however, will not see me seated on the periphery of the room, power strip to share, taking notes like a madwoman. Not that I won't miss it, it just so happens there are way more exciting things going on.
Bluebonnets--a special benediction this year, the most abundant in decades. Waiting with thrilling, trilling anticipation a sight for drought-sore eyes. Lady Bird's Wildflower Center has a Bluebonnet Cam. Precious. And they will be a deep, brilliant blue this year. Or purple, or magenta, or white, or whatever species, but the Lupinus texensis will be breathtaking.
What a spectacular welcome for the matrimonials and a new wee person on the planet.
3.10.2010
Weddings, New Arrival Shinier Than SXSWi 2010
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Indeed!!!! I take it you're going to be a granny?
Traveled through Austin when you had the snow of your last post. Had to return to OH for sunshine. Never thought that would happen! Wish we could have stayed around until the bluebonnets bloomed. Thank you for the link to the Bluebonnet Cam. Have bookmarked it and will watch carefully. Born in Austin in early April I'm a bluebonnet lover.
And I enjoy your blog. Keeps me in touch with roots and memories, faded but still memories.
Genie
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