Wednesday, March 10, 2010

I'm back! And...I like to go to Stompin Grounds!


Hi Blog! Remember me?

Today I return to blogging after being away from the keys for almost a week. The budding beauties out side and a couple drastic changes in temperature have given me a bad cold, but, as they say: it happens to the best of us!

I have however had a great many ideas throughout this hiatus and I will report back to you on those in blogs that follow. Today I would like to do two things with this entry. First I would like to recap on my blogging experience thus far and second I would like to tell you about this awesome place that I frequent in South Austin.

First things first!

Mission accomplished! My blog has already met the needs that I initially set out to fill. I wanted to get some old stories off my chest as well as share my past and present. Done, done and done, but not completely. The stories that I have already posted are just a sampling of future stories. I have many more to share and more funny, lovely, and interesting characters to speak of. My worries of these tales dying in my mind are gone now as I am sweeping them out of my brain an onto this screen. I love that. If you could read my mind... has given me the opportunity to share my insight, and my side of the story with readers here and there or lack there of. And even if not one person reads one of my daily entries, it exists to be read. Writers can't expect everyone to like what they construct, but they also shouldn't stop constructing pieces of writing and there is so much to write about! Lately, I have been in the office, or on the bus, walking down the street or just catching some cable when I've thought: "I should blog about that." Light bulbs are turning on all the time for me and I feel more engaged as a person by being able to elaborate on these ideas, people and places. That said, no one is beating down my door asking me to write for them and that was not my intent. What is happening is quite interesting and healthy however. I am improved personally by crossing another thing off my list. Be that as it may, it may only be a small triumph, but small works too!

For those of you who have had the chance to read this blog I welcome any comments that you may wish to contribute. Stories bring up common ground and I would love to hear feedback and or similar stories and facts. Also, I would encourage you to start your own blog, put your ideas out there. Be it recipes, travel stories, or scrap booking there are all kinds of readers out there that are just searching for a connection. You might have noticed that I make tons of reference to song lyrics, cliche`s and southern sayings, and that I talk a great deal about my family and friends. These are the things that bring light into my life and I am compelled to talk about music and family and friends so why not blog about those very things. What a neat world we live in where things like this are possible. Everyone can't be a Faulkner or Fitzgerald, but we can all blog! Here's to that!

Next on the agenda: I know of a place that any true conversationalist would love. A place where "everybody knows your name and there always glad you came." You're right those are lines from the Cheers theme song, and they are so true about Stompin Grounds located in the Soco Lofts in South Austin. For those of you that are impatient, save yourself the trouble of reading the remainder of this blog and go there right now and enjoy the rest of your day. Go on now, your dismissed.

Joking aside Stompin Grounds, a cocktail and coffee lounge, is in my building and no that is not the only reason why I love this place. It has become a haven for local groups and clubs to hold meetings and mixers. Happy hour specials are great and did I mention Pizza? They have a great menu of pizza's, an assortment of java, and bartenders will be more than happy to make your favorite drink or hand you a beer. All things considered you need to stop by and check it out for yourself. As many of you know I am quite the critic when it comes to a good bar, and I will let you in on my secret. It's all about the staff. The owners and staff at Stompin Grounds make you feel at home and as much apart of any event or hour passing by as the guy on the next stool. This charming spot is a great place to relax, celebrate, or just kill time. Make it the next stop on your list and if you are disappointed, well, you won't be!

Remember! This message was brought to you by:

Stompin Grounds
3801 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Stay tuned!

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