Category Archives: News

Just the news, big deals, not-so-big deals, birthday, anniversaries, announcements, mostly timely stuff. The news that applies to the personal world around me, not what you watch on cable or listen to on the radio.

Somara’s trip to Arcosanti

Check it out. It’s an awesome idea but since Americans are chained to their cars, it’s pretty hobbled. http://snarkychef.blogspot.com

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Picayune Recovery

Due to a thunderstorm on Thursday night (August 4), the power went out (a common occurrence in Austin) but then the whole site was kaputski! Oh the poetic justice many of my customers would enjoy knowing of my misfortune (as … Continue reading

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Permanent change to the Picayune

In less than a month, I made a decision about the future of the Picayune as you can see. I owe a ton of gratitude to my friend Mark for pushing me toward the blog direction with my site. Ever … Continue reading

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Two years and counting!

On this day two years ago, Somara and I were married! A rather low-key ceremony in a suite at the Mirage in Las Vegas. This year isn’t very great in that we’re apart but who the heck knows what this … Continue reading

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Graduation

As of last night, more like this morning, Somara arrived back in Austin. She graduates from culinary school tomorrow. Her 15 months of studying, cooking, testing and more cooking will finally culiminate into her degree. She graduates with a 4.01 … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Hey everyone! Firstly, I want to readily admit that I am rather behind the curve on this ‘blogging nonsense but it will still not be what I have ridiculed over the months. Secondly, I am still learning and experimenting with … Continue reading

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