On October 31 - November 2, the San Antonio Symphony will present Doc Severinsen and his El Ritmo de la Vida (The Rhythm of Life) program, featuring classical Spanish music with a touch of jazz. The performance will be at the Majestic Theater. You probably remember Doc Severinsen as Johnny Cars
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10/31/2008
It is Halloween and my husband, Stephen, came back from HEB with 4 big bags of candy. Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Nestle's Crunch, Baby Ruth. I wouldn't have chosen Baby Ruth but I wasn't the one who went shopping. I can't wait. It's 5:00 and cute little ghosts and goblins (what are
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10/31/2008
I hope to have a cozy fire going in the fireplace Monday night. That is when weather forecasters are saying our first cold front of the season will arrive here in San Antonio. All homeowners should have their heaters checked and maintained before using them. We have our HVAC system checked and ma
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10/25/2008
There is still time to head out I-10 west to the awesome Key to the Hills Antique Show being held in Boerne this week-end. The show started today, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be open tomorrow, Sunday, October 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is the 11th annual show with about 65 antique de
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10/25/2008
For Kids & Kids at Heart The Witte Museum's backyard exhibit, Log Cabins & Historic Homes, is a great way for kids to learn about pioneer life. Parents will enjoy the experience as well. The "hands-on" exhi
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10/25/2008
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas September 3, 2008 - January 1, 2009, Tobin Theatre Arts Gallery McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, TX Boys and Girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange? -Tim Burton, from "This is Halloween" song for the film The Nightmare Before Chri
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10/25/2008
I would like to share a blog by Kimo Stowell about arranging pillows on beds and couches in a way that is visually pleasing. Whether you live in Hawaii (as Kimo does) or in San Antonio, Texas, Kimo offers great advice. Enjoy~ Pillow talk: The artful placement of pillows... don't go overboard o
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10/25/2008
We have a beagle. His name is Snoopy. He knows how to tell time. I think he should go on Oprah. The reason I think he knows how to tell time is that at night when we go to bed I give him instructions on when it is ok for him to get up the next morning and he always does as I tell him. I tell
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10/24/2008
All Saints Day is November 1st and marks the beginning of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Festivities will be held on November 2 at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Families create paper marigolds, skeleton puppets, and fake skulls to celebrate in life all that their love
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10/24/2008
Residential Energy Assistance Partnership (REAP) We have been enjoying gorgeous weather here in San Antonio for several weeks now. The high today was 74 degrees and the low tonight is expected to be in the mid 40s. We are fortunate to have mild winters but we do experience some cold weather as
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10/23/2008
