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New to Austin: Week 19 – Wherein SXSW is redeemed by music

March 19, 2012
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New to Austin: Week 19 –  Wherein SXSW is redeemed by music

Wow. I’m still overwhelmed by the last couple weeks. Last week I spewed some deservedly hateful bile at SXSW. It’s been a long damn time since I went anywhere I was treated so miserably. After only two days of exposure as a damned badgeless townie I was ready to look up every company with a significant presence at SXSW and boycott their products. This may be hard to believe, but I actually played down the assholery of attendees. Then I got a badge. A contact with the Professional Writers of Austin put me in touch with a Dallas newspaper. They…

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New to Austin: Week 18 – Wherein I attend SXSWi as a damned badgeless townie

March 10, 2012
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New to Austin: Week 18 – Wherein I attend SXSWi as a damned badgeless townie

This is not how I expected to experience South by Southwest. Back in St. Louis, when I fantasized about moving to Austin, I imagined SXSW would be an amazing pivotal point in my life. I’d roam the halls, put my networking powers to good use, leave the trade show with silly amounts of swag, and drink away any intimidation sparked fears as I charmed my way through the parties. Along the way I’d meet fascinating tech workers and thought leaders from all over the globe. While enjoying quality time with the technorati, some of them would realize what an amazing…

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St. Jean Baptiste Day Brings Historic Fun to St. Charles

June 27, 2011
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St. Jean Baptiste Day in St. Charles, MO

I am a well known sucker for any excuse to dress up in costume. This small festival tucked behind Main Street in St. Charles had a comfy, laid back atmosphere with just a hint of bloodletting paraphanalia, home grown hops, and gunpowder. I had a great time. The festival organizer explained he was tired of Bastille Day celebrations where everyone celebrates the worst part of their French heritage, so he decided to introduce something a little more positive that happened to tie into the good old pagan summer solstice. Yes, they lit a bonfire in the middle of the summer…

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Maryland Heights Software Engineer Bikes in the Buff at the World Naked Bike Ride

June 10, 2011
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World Naked Bike Ride

Officially, the World Naked Bike Ride is a protest to raise awareness of the world’s dependence on oil and raise car driver’s awareness of cyclists on the road. The nudity is a fun bonus that many riders also hope will  promote body acceptance for people of all shapes and races. Unofficially, it’s one heck of a party. Read more here.

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Princess Bride Festival

July 2, 2010
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  It’s time for Palmyran Rebels to present our second annual Dread Pirate Roberts Franchisee Reunion! If you’ve been Mostly Dead all summer this is your chance to experiece the wuv, tru wuv of The Princess Bride. JOIN THE DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS FRANCHISE!  For a minimal fee you’ll get dread headscarf, face mask, business card and certificate as THE offical dread pirate roberts. BUY A FARMBOY  That’s right, ladies! We’ll be auctioning off dates with farmboys who understand the meaning of As You Wish. REENACT THE MOVIE  Dress up in costume, because once the movie starts, everyone is welcome to…

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