Thoughts From The Road

Rowdy Texas Women Who Left Their Mark on History

Rowdy Texas Women Who Left Their Mark on History

When it comes to women in history, too often the focus is on dainty heroines, silent sacrifices, and soft smiles. BORING! Let’s turn our attention instead to the loud, the brash, the rowdy women who kicked in the doors and...

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Download a FREE Coloring Book of Texas Icons

Download a FREE Coloring Book of Texas Icons

This adorable coloring book, illustrated by our daughter, Ausha, when she was 8 years old, is free to download and share. It features 18 pages of popular Texas symbols. 

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Our Yearly Survival Guide to Wurstfest in Central Texas

Our Yearly Survival Guide to Wurstfest in Central Texas

Once upon a time in the mid-20th century, a group of locals decided that Central Texas needed a little more pizzazz in its fall celebrations. They drew inspiration from the rich German heritage of the region and the timeless love affair between Texans and meaty delights washed down with a cold beer. Voilà! Wurstfest was born in 1961, and it's been an annual sausage soiree ever since.

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Prost to Oktoberfest! A Celebration of Good Ol’ German Tradition

Prost to Oktoberfest! A Celebration of Good Ol’ German Tradition

Look around. Are the leaves starting to change? Does the air carry a crisp, cool breeze? Does your hand feel like it needs a mug of beer in it? That can only mean one thing for sausage enthusiasts and revelers...

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Paying Homage To The Fallen Summer Clothing

Paying Homage To The Fallen Summer Clothing

Oh, the summer, that sweaty beast,
When we play a little rough, to say the least.
It’s left our garments in quite a state,
Now, let’s honor those that met their fate...

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Help Conserve the Whimsical, Wondrous Rivers of America

Help Conserve the Whimsical, Wondrous Rivers of America

From the mighty Mississippi, which has more twists and turns than a soap opera, to the rodeo rapids of the Colorado River, these flowing wonders are far more important than just a pretty place to crack open a beer. Rivers...

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