Tag Archives: Bicycle Annie

Zelma for President!!!

Posted on January 27, 2021 by nowandthenadays

The woman known as Bicycle Annie has found her way to my pages of Austin memories on several occasions.  During the 50s, 60s, and 70s, she was a frequent sight along the Drag (the part of Guadalupe on the western … Continue reading →

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Testaments to Invisible Lives

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nowandthenadays

As the unremitting heat of this past summer is about to remit, I’m seeing more and more of Austin’s street people out and about.  During this endless and hellacious summer, I had noted their absence downtown and hoped that they … Continue reading →

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Zelma for President!!!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by nowandthenadays

The woman known as Bicycle Annie has found her way to my pages of Austin memories on several occasions.  During the 50s, 60s, and 70s, she was a frequent sight along the Drag (the part of Guadalupe on the western … Continue reading →

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With a Little Help from my Friends

Posted on September 1, 2010 by nowandthenadays

Since I’ve been working on some other matters, including my article about traffic for Austin Post, I thought now would be a good time to spotlight some great comments by readers in response to previous entries. A wonderful gentlemen who … Continue reading →

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Keep Those Cards and Letters Coming!

Posted on July 19, 2010 by nowandthenadays

In case you noticed my absence, I escaped on vacation last week and didn’t have an entry to post before leaving.  Fortunately, I’ve been saving some comments from readers that I’ve been wanting to share with others  and now is … Continue reading →

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Bury My Heart in Austin

Posted on May 27, 2010 by nowandthenadays

I have traveled far to visit historic sites recommended by one of the two Fs (Fodor’s or Frommer’s) or listed in 1,000 Places to See Before I Die, marveling at walls, both great (China) and imprisoning (Alcatraz), canals, towers, gardens, … Continue reading →

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