by Phil Houseal | Feb 19, 2025 | All Articles, Events, Music, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy, Venue
Feb 19, 2024–It’s always about the song. What makes a good song, I asked Gary Nicholson, the prolific songwriter you might not have ever heard of, who will perform at the Hill Top Café north of Fredericksburg on Feb 27. “What makes a good song is a song that people...
by Phil Houseal | Feb 12, 2025 | All Articles, Events, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy, Venue
Feb 12, 2025–I must admit to a feeling of guilt that I have never visited the great museums and cathedrals of Europe. I have not gone on safari in Africa, nor ridden on the Orient Express. I haven’t waddled with penguins in Antarctica nor left REI gear on the slopes...
by Phil Houseal | Jan 22, 2025 | All Articles, Education, History, People of the Hill Country, Venue
Jan 22, 2024–In my weekly scribblings I am always tickled when readers take time to respond, often to unexpected aspects of my columns. As happened when I received this: “Thank you for your article The Scent of Color, and thank you for your interest in Crayola...
by Phil Houseal | Jan 15, 2025 | All Articles, Education, Food, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Jan 15, 2024–If chickens didn’t exist, Elon Musk would have to invent them. Think about it. Chickens are the Swiss Army knives of the food pantry. Imagine the discussion around the table at The Creator’s Create-A-Creature Corporation. “OK, team. The boss wants us to...
by Phil Houseal | Dec 4, 2024 | All Articles, Education, Events, History, Music, People of the Hill Country, Venue
Dec 4, 2024–When we put a violin in our granddaughter’s hands last year, I would have been happy to listen to her saw away at endless Suzuki songs. But unexpectedly, and due to encouragement from her instructor, Theresa Britt, she has developed an affinity for fiddle...
by Phil Houseal | Nov 20, 2024 | All Articles, Events, History, Music, People of the Hill Country
Nov 20, 2024–If you are looking for a fresh way to celebrate the holidays in the Hill Country this year, think beyond a red-nosed reindeer and consider celebrating Mucky Duck style. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck is a popular Irish pub in Houston that serves as the...
