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SOCIAL MUSINGS BY AUSTIN
Austin is a main character in the global phenomenon "Les Reflets du Monde, Et Travailler Et Vivre" by award-winning graphic novelist Fabien Toulmé!​​​​​​
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My Mission is Simple: To Inspire, Educate and Entertain You
I spent two decades in finance and quit my job in 2021 to start this travel and lifestyle blog
From Aruba to Austin, Texas and all parts in between, this is Social Musings by Austin
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A Summer Float Down the Comal River
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season here in Central Texas, when 100 degree temperatures make aquatic activities...

Aruba Austin
May 28, 20245 min read


Walking the Grid at the Ferrari Challenge in Austin, Texas
Thousands of Ferrari faithful converged on Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas today for the 2024 season opener of the Ferrari...

Aruba Austin
Apr 27, 20242 min read


RESTAURANT REVIEW: Barley Swine's Tasting Menu Delights Diners in Austin, Texas
The New York Times just published its top 25 restaurants in Austin list , officially cementing my beloved hometown as a top foodie...

Aruba Austin
Apr 24, 20245 min read


RESTAURANT REVIEW: Sammie's Italian - It's Not Little Italy, But Still The Closest You'll Get In Austin
When I lived in Little Italy in New York City, I was spoiled for choice when it came to delicious Italian food. I could visit any "red...

Aruba Austin
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Watching The Solar Eclipse in Bandera, Texas: The Cowboy Capital of the World
October brought Central Texas a perfect view of the the annular eclipse, and April 2024's total solar eclipse is right around the corner...

Aruba Austin
Dec 12, 20234 min read


My First Sugar Baby Experience
I was 20 years old when I had my first sugar baby experience. What is a sugar baby? According to Wikipedia: Sugar dating, also called...

Aruba Austin
May 16, 20238 min read


COWBOY HEAVEN: The Saturday Night Finals at Rodeo Austin
Last week, I hosted good friends from The Netherlands in my hometown of Austin, Texas. Both the husband and wife are world travelers, so...

Aruba Austin
Mar 28, 20234 min read


The Case of the Crypto Criminal (Part Two)
Enjoy Part Two of my new original thriller: The Case of the Crypto Criminal. If you missed Part One of the story, you can find it here....

Aruba Austin
Oct 26, 20229 min read


Two Legendary Concerts at Longhorn City Limits
Whoever came up with the idea of Longhorn City Limits is a GENIUS. Combining college football, tailgating and world-class live music in a...

Aruba Austin
Oct 4, 20223 min read


A Scenic Drive up I-35 from Austin to Oklahoma City
As a Native Texan I spend a lot of time exploring my home state, but I rarely venture north of the border to Oklahoma, The Sooner State....

Aruba Austin
Sep 27, 20225 min read


3 Texas Hill Country Getaways
Those of us who call Austin, Texas home are incredibly fortunate to have both a world-class urban environment as well as the outdoors...

Aruba Austin
Aug 11, 20224 min read


My Favorite Childhood Ghost Story
This was my go-to ghost story to tell whenever I would sit around the campfire in Boy Scouts or when I wanted to scare the crap out of my...

Aruba Austin
Oct 23, 20215 min read


The Year in Music: 1997 and My Semi-Charmed Summer of Live Music
#TheYearInMusic #1997 #OlSkoolHangoutDFW #UTAustin #Austin #ATX #MatchboxTwenty #Push #3AM #ThirdEyeBlind #SemiCharmedLife ...

Aruba Austin
Jun 5, 20216 min read


The Year in Music: And the Concert That Changed Me Forever
The Year in Music: 1991-1992

Aruba Austin
May 8, 20217 min read
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