Another awesome Austin weekend

We are quite spoiled here in the capital city of Texas. Certainly we have attained near superstar status for our multiple music and media festivals, and we have a ton of cultural happenings of all flavors at our beautiful new Long Center. Add to that the literally dozens of Live Theaters, and the multitude of things indoors and out, that happen every day of the week, and one's head is soon spinning with choices to make.

Take this weekend for example. We started off Friday, Halloween, with the longstanding parade of revelers on 6th street. This fun fest has morphed a bit over the years, but still draws thousands of costumed partiers from all around, in attire that at times truly amuses and amazes, to strut their stuff for all to see, rain or shine! A new addition to this year's Halloween traditions is a local retailer's celebration of Dia de Los Muertos, complete with fireworks in October!

Moving on to Saturday, while we anxiously anticipated the big UT vs. Texas Tech game, we again had multiple options to keep us occupied. As usual, the choices were too many to list, however, my two favorites are oldie but goodies. First up, an event big enough it needs two days to say it all. The Texas Book Festival celebrated its 14th year this year, taking place again on the lovely spread of land that is our state capital grounds. Started by our current first lady Laura Bush, this festival brings together a host of authors, local, national, and international, to show off their latest goods, and give anyone around the opportunity to ask questions about whatever is on their minds. With the year we have been having, you can bet it was an interesting event.

Saving the best for last, at least on my list, The 17th Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival. I am happy to say I have attended most of them, and am moved in some way every time I go. The grand entry itself is enough to transport you to another place and time, and the story telling and flute playing are not just a beautiful thing to behold, but also an important link in continuing the proud traditions of these original Americans.

Sunday was about work, but when you live in the greatest city in America, even work is a good time! Whether it's having brunch with clients who have become friends or vice versa, preparing relocation information for new friends, referred by other client friends, or previewing commercial properties on a beautiful day for clients from out of state who need warehouse space to expand to, even a Sunday's worth of work can be enjoyable. The family dog can go along for the ride, as mine usually does

And despite that loss to Tech, our first of the season, and the fact that once again, there was far too much to do, it was indeed another awesome weekend in Austin, Texas!