Family Christmas Gathering

As we sit around the fireplace and each work on our computers (I’m off in my office with two laptops open), we’re waiting for Thomas (and his laptop) to arrive. But it’s not as isolated as you might think because there are a number of Facebook games running among us.

Lunch Sign

Small town joys include the local diners. In Hutto, one of the favorite lunch spots is The Texan. It used to be down the road near Frame Switch, but their business picked up when they moved into the center of town. I enjoy the chicken fried steak, but almost every time I eat there I… Continue reading Lunch Sign

Libraries

Today, I dropped by the not-yet-opened Hutto Public Library to meet the librarian, Yasmeen Jehangir, and to drop off a bag of books. Hutto has been trying to get a library since the ’30’s with limited success. She’s still waiting for the shelves to arrive. The building is part of the old fire station, and she’s… Continue reading Libraries