My friend Cali is fond of asking, “What would your last meal on earth be?” I’m usually stumped, and when she answers her own question with something akin to my grandma’s homemade lasagna, I struggle even more—does my own grandma’s Heavenly Hash/Mississippi Mud cake count? But given time to think about it, I realized that my Death…
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Food Trucks! Aspen/Austin Connections! 90210! Say la V!
So much excitement for food trucks! Aspen is jam-packed with amazing, talented people. As is Austin, so it’s no surprise that two talented Aspen women made their way from the mountain town to the state capitol. This might not be all that exciting except that I KNOW them! I was thrilled to get a press…
About My Deracination / Irony
Last edited by Lyssa on September 22, 2012 at 7:07 pm: deracinate [dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt] vb (tr) 1. to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; extirpate 2. to remove, as from a natural environment [from Old French desraciner, from des- dis-1 + racine root, from Late Latin rādīcīna a little root, from Latin…
The Only SXSW List that could ever compete …
… with my infamous spreadsheet. Back before SXSW was corporate and too-cool. Hey, everyone has to grow up, I’m not complaining. I’m just sayin’. Anyway, for the best party list around, click over to Sperry Media SXSW 2013 Party List. As for those of you who wrote in asking for The Spreadsheet, thanks for the…
Incredible New Workout Clothes Line: Ellie
[UPDATE: It’s not just me! A friend came into town, wore the Catch Me If You Can top for two days straight, then flew home with the top to Aspen, promising to send me money and join Ellie … she even said what we’re all thinking and afraid to say … it’s better than that other…
Feel Good Friday 122812
It’s the last Feel Good Friday of 2012! Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Christmas in Austin! I love my fam and the great state of Texas. time in austin always…
Sike! No Aspen Radio Show
Because I’m on a plane to Austin, Texas to see my family! Tune in to Life in Aspen every Monday at noon MST on party934.com. If there WAS a show, though … Things I usually talk about: The Frank weather report: it’s 23 degrees and snowing! dailyhap hap of the day: Find a Workout Partner 40% Better Than…
Meanwhile, in Austin … F1, H&M, and free food
As the former thisislifeinaustin, I still get a fair amount of Austin news, and I often wish I was in town for the fun. Despite the fact that my 10-year high school reunion is next week (what?! and does that warrant its own post??), I won’t be coming home til December. However, were I in…
Great Gym Idea
How cool is this gym: Cycle House LA? “… That is why we created Cycle House – a new type of workout experience focused on improving you as well as the world around you. Improving Our World We don’t sell bottled water because Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Instead we provide you with…
Austin: Fall Restaurant Week
It’s officially fall everywhere. I thought I could fight it by wearing sundresses with cardis and boots, embracing the afternoon sun and ignoring the evening chill in Aspen, and generally pretending like it wasn’t happening (denial is what we call that), but this week I’ve slowly come around. I mean, even Austin is admitting it…