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Want wildflowers? A visit to St. Edward's Park

If you're looking for a place to see wildflowers, you don't have to leave Austin. Today, Luke and I visited St. Edwards Park in Northwest Austin with some friends, and I can honestly say I've never seen so many bluebonnets. It was amazing. I haven't been to that park, which is off Spicewood Springs Road...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 04-18-2010
In full bloom

I just wanted to share a few photos from the Wildflower Center today, because we had a lot of fun. The wildflowers are just hitting their stride in Central Texas right now. Waves of blue, red and yellow are visible along many Texas highways. Yards in my neighborhood are in full bloom, and now all of...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 04-04-2010
A taste of organization

I got a taste of organization yesterday, and I LIKE it! It all started when Andy suggested that we go ahead and move Luke into the big bed that's been stored in pieces in the closets since we set up the crib. It was my bed growing up, and it's really sturdy. The only problem is -- we couldn't find the...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 03-21-2010
A joyful three days

I used up the last of my yearly vacation days (never enough!) to spend three glorious days with my son. Awesome! I didn't have any big plans. I just wanted to have a relaxing few days with the boy. It's time I wish I got to spend with him all year long. The kiddo is a bundle of energy, so our first stop...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 12-30-2009
Ice skating in Austin

It's not usually this chilly in Austin in December. Usually we'll have one or two cold days and the rest are balmy and beautiful. This year -- wet and chilly. I told Luke one weekend on a visit to Whole Foods that we would only go ice skating at the rink they have set up on the plaza when it's cold....

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 12-17-2009
Setting goals (x-post)

I'm the type of person who writes down To-Do lists, consults my calendar religiously to figure out where I'm supposed to go next, and keeps track of the stories I'm owed and what's been done. But I'm not so good about writing down goals. These have been more nebulous, oral. About the most I've ever done...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 11-12-2009
Halloween traditions

Halloween presents a dilemma in our household. We rarely eat sugar or processed foods, yet here is a "holiday" that celebrates begging for tiny pieces of insulin-spiking carbs. What's a mom to do? I'll tell you what I do. I try to make the crafts and traditions more memorable than the trick o' treating...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 10-27-2009
The holidays -- they're almost here

This is the first year Luke has brought up the approaching holiday season without prompting -- at least from my husband or myself. He knows Halloween is on the way, and he requested a costume this year. A TIGER! ROAR! I was worried I wouldn't be able to find one that's reasonably priced. Have you SEEN...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 10-07-2009
Of guilt and worry

I hesitate writing a post about any of my fears or worries. No one wants to read my whining, I firmly believe. But sometimes, admitting ones faults or fears to the greater world is one of the first steps in correcting the fault or overcoming the fear. And so it goes.... I took my son to a birthday party...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 09-20-2009
Dinner out

I had the opportunity to visit two wonderful restaurants recently as just an adult, rather than as a mother, and it was heavenly. There is nothing like being able to get away and enjoy a slow meal with candlelight and wine -- without worrying that your dining companion will grow bored and jump out of...

Posted to Tirades from a Tired Producer (Weblog) by cindy on 08-22-2009

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