Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...moss-colored couch in the living room. By the window, cacti and orchids share the light. All around us hang..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...parks go, it's not a major destination. Trees, shrubs, cacti, and an occasional piece of brick and concrete poke..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Postmarks

Theatre reviews! Film reviews! The Summer Smut Issue! Get your snipes here!

"...and cactuses (I'm an American, I refuse to say cacti) tell me why it's perfectly legal for the state..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Column

Day Trips

"...open-air arboretum. Filled with an assortment of bromeliads, cycads, cacti, and other tropical plants, the space showcases the versatility..."

April 14, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...barbed wire and the American flag impaled over maguey cacti gave visual power to the civil rights explosion around..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Fights the Power

The Liberating Artwork of Malaquías Montoya

"...the heavens, a torn American flag impaled on Mexican cacti -- did lead to change. They were instrumental in..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Dancing About Architecture

Balls to the Wall

"...Shawn Waggoner's CD Contemplating Cacti is out now, with release parties tonight (Thursday) at..."

May 29, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Scanlines

"...the tension builds to nerve-racking level; the rocks and cacti supply a landscape as lethal as any rain-slicked city..."

April 24, 1998 Screens Feature

Day Trips

"...the visitor center sells some of the most unusual cacti, shrubs, and trees. The last weekend of April, CDRI..."

March 28, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...of the Chihuahua Desert west of Fort Stockton where cacti are the primary vegetation, San Solomon Springs turns the..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Scooter Finally Goes to Press

And This Is Just the A's

"...Cheatham around the West Texas desert, looking for edible cacti, flowers, cattails, and whatever else might be available...."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Day Trips

"...road in a land of junipers and prickly pear cacti. The building at the end of the road resembles..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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