30 Things

As our 30th anniversary (Sept. 4, 2011) approaches, "30 Things" – our lists of 30 notable (or laughable or lamentable) takes on the Chronicle's coverage, culture, and commentary from the past three decades – is reaching a fever pitch.

As is their way, the Chronicle proofreaders quietly posted the usage bomb "30 Overused and Abused Words" last week.

This week, look for Food Editor Virginia B. Wood's "30 Local Culinary Milestones," "30 Margaret Moser Covers" from the legendary La Moser herself, "30 Mr. Smarty Pants Factoids," and much, much more.

You can find it all on our website: austinchronicle.com/year30.

30 Things: The Recap

1) 30 Things People Say When They Visit the 'Chronicle' Offices

2) 30 Terms From 'Chron'-style Volleyball

3) 30 Clooneys

4) 30 Crazy Carole Moments

5) 30 Pages of Back Page Art

6) 30 Personals/Messages/Shots in the Dark

7) 30 Essential Environmental Stories

8) 30 Ideas, Institutions, Musical Genres, etc., the 'Chronicle' Has Declared Dead

9) 30 Angry Letters

10) 30 Sites Around Austin That Were Transformed Into Stages

11) 30 Band Names

12) 30 Oopses: Errors We Regret

13) 30 'Chronicle' Covers of Note

14) 30 Things We Thought Were Important at the Time

15) 30 'Chronicle' Halloween Mask Covers

16) 30 Plays Born in Austin That the Rest of the Country Got To See

17) 30 South by Southwest Moments

18) 30 Overused and Abused Words