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The reason we need to explore the heavens is the same reason we need to sing arias and write poetry and hit baseballs – to transcend our lesser selves

THIS WEEK IN COLUMNS
 

Page Two: Variation on a Theme

Following the logical threads of a revolution

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Playing Through

The reason we need to explore the heavens is the same reason we need to sing arias and write poetry and hit baseballs – to transcend our lesser selves

After a Fashion

Was Austin Fashion Week a "Fashion Week"?

Gay Place

Set up the spankin' machine for Charlie's and 'Bout Time!

Day Trips

Terry Jones of Jewett in Leon County is a shade-tree sculptor who destroys illegal firearms in the making of his art

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Saltwater crocodiles, Beatles, toddlers, and more

Ask Mr. Smarty Pants
Got a question? He's got the answer.

The Common Law

Composting Your No. 2s? Austin Officially Welcomes the 'Humanure' Movement

The Luv Doc Recommends

A rambling recommendation to shore up that hole in your social calendar


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Food-o-File

Sweet news from Panaderia Chuy, Sticky Toffee Pudding Co., and Treat

Event Menu

Local foodie events for July 24-29

TV Eye

Remembering Walter Cronkite

Off the Record

Coma in Algiers hand-delivers its goods, while Tia Carrera and Ignitor pay their last respects to Room 710


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