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SOCIAL MUSINGS BY AUSTIN
Austin is a main character in the global phenomenon "Les Reflets du Monde, Et Travailler Et Vivre" by award-winning graphic novelist Fabien Toulmé!​​​​​​
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My Mission is Simple: To Inspire, Educate and Entertain You
I spent two decades in finance and quit my job in 2021 to start this travel and lifestyle blog
From Aruba to Austin, Texas and all parts in between, this is Social Musings by Austin
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Austin's Interstellar BBQ: Is It Michelin Star Worthy?
The Michelin Guide finally published its first ever Texas guide last Novermber and awarded several Austin restaurants a coveted Michelin...
Aruba Austin
Jan 315 min read


The Texas Women's Basketball Welcome Back Dinner Showed Texas Means Business
Entering the season with a #4 ranking in the AP Preseason Poll, Texas Women’s Basketball fans had ample reason to celebrate at the...
Aruba Austin
Nov 1, 20242 min read


The Perfect Date Night: Bureau De Poste in Austin, Texas
Is there a perfect date night restaurant in Austin? My specifications include: a) a cozy, welcoming establishment with good lighting b) a...
Aruba Austin
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Walking the Grid at the Ferrari Challenge in Austin, Texas
Thousands of Ferrari faithful converged on Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas today for the 2024 season opener of the Ferrari...
Aruba Austin
Apr 27, 20242 min read


RESTAURANT REVIEW: Barley Swine's Tasting Menu Delights Diners in Austin, Texas
The New York Times just published its top 25 restaurants in Austin list , officially cementing my beloved hometown as a top foodie...
Aruba Austin
Apr 24, 20245 min read


Everything To Know About Texas Baseball's New Yeti Yard
The University of Texas Athletics Department has leveled up the fan experience over the last few years, first with the creation of...
Aruba Austin
Mar 22, 20242 min read


RESTAURANT REVIEW: Sammie's Italian - It's Not Little Italy, But Still The Closest You'll Get In Austin
When I lived in Little Italy in New York City, I was spoiled for choice when it came to delicious Italian food. I could visit any "red...
Aruba Austin
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Watching The Solar Eclipse in Bandera, Texas: The Cowboy Capital of the World
October brought Central Texas a perfect view of the the annular eclipse, and April 2024's total solar eclipse is right around the corner...
Aruba Austin
Dec 12, 20234 min read


RESTAURANT REVIEW: Pasta|Bar Austin, A Disappointing Try at Michelin-Star Dining in Austin, Texas
For all of the culinary advances we have witnessed in Austin, Texas, there are still no Michelin-starred restaurants in the Lone Star...
Aruba Austin
Oct 6, 20236 min read


ARTS AND CULTURE REVIEW: The Radiant Tarot in Austin, Texas (August 19, 2023)
Austin, Texas is known as the Live Music Capital of the World, and our Central Texas mecca of music, spirituality and performance offers...
Aruba Austin
Aug 21, 20234 min read


My First Sugar Baby Experience
I was 20 years old when I had my first sugar baby experience. What is a sugar baby? According to Wikipedia: Sugar dating, also called...
Aruba Austin
May 16, 20238 min read


COWBOY HEAVEN: The Saturday Night Finals at Rodeo Austin
Last week, I hosted good friends from The Netherlands in my hometown of Austin, Texas. Both the husband and wife are world travelers, so...
Aruba Austin
Mar 28, 20234 min read


3 Live Music Venues in Austin, Texas
In the month of September, I attended three live music concerts in my hometown of Austin, Texas, each in separate venues with different...
Aruba Austin
Oct 13, 20226 min read


Two Legendary Concerts at Longhorn City Limits
Whoever came up with the idea of Longhorn City Limits is a GENIUS. Combining college football, tailgating and world-class live music in a...
Aruba Austin
Oct 4, 20223 min read

Social Musings by Austin Restaurant Review: Simi Estiatorio (9/1/21)
Recently, I visited Simi Estiatorio, an upscale Greek restaurant in downtown Austin, which opened in May 2021. My good friend, Noah...
Aruba Austin
Sep 3, 20213 min read


My Interview with Jackie Robinson, and Hunter S. Thompson's Freak Power
#JackieRobinson #BlackLivesMatter #Austin #Kenosha #Sociology #AspenArtMuseum #HunterSThompson #FreakPower The 2021 Major League...
Aruba Austin
Apr 18, 20214 min read
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