everything is big in texas

but i'll admit that austin feels less like texas than ever in this, my most recent trip. There are, however, quite a large number of paintings of cows. and some really large paintings of boots in this hotel.

sigh...

I think I've only ever been to austin twice other than this, once was south by southwest in the mid 90s - most noteable for seeing a truly amazing atari teenage riot show, meeting chris green (who I've sadly lost touch with, though I did see him in some outtakes for the wilco movie), missing the parking lot concert with the flaming lips, and realizing that austin is truly an island. The other time was visiting ellen out here, which was pretty weird for a variety of reasons, but did include some good times hangin' with michelle marschesault and eating amy's ice cream which coldstone seems to have capitalized very nicely on...

I wonder if I'll be able to find Lana, my most favorite cocktail waitress in the whole world (RIP Lounge Ax - I miss you).