Around Austin-"Neighborthoods of Austin" map created by the "Soup Factory Gang" is available at ATown 5202 Burnet Road, 512-323-2533 or Online at https://www.keepatownweird.com

Around Austin-Morning drive from West to East Austin and back. Above along I-35 a glimpse of "I was born here, I was grown here" by Rex Hamilton. See the full 60 foot mural at https://www.rexsterlinghamiltonart.com More images below. Walking by "Industry Everyday Late Night" on East 6th. See https://www.eastside.industrytx.com "Floral Mural" by Helena on Navasota between East 5th and East 6th. See https://www.helenamartinart.com for details about Helena. On Navasota. Eas

Around Québec City-Sculptures. June 13th 2026. Above "Le Grand Bienvenue" by Nicole Tailon 1994. (Google AI). See a few more examples of the many sculptures throughout Québec City. "Une feuille dans la Main" (A Leaf in Hand) by Jules Lasalle L'Envol (Taking Flight) by Jules Lasalle "Les Muses" by D'Alfred Laliberte "Le Quatuor D'Airain" (The Bronze Quartet) by Lucienne Payan-Cornet On the Parliament grounds.

Around Austin-Juneteenth Parade-The amazing Austin All Star Marching Band and Spirit Team effused incredible joy for all. It was muggy but the band played on enthusiastically The drumline.

Around Québec City-Fontaine de Tourney. The top. See more below. The Fontaine de Tourny has an interesting history-originally from France placed in front of the Parliment of Québec and inaugurated on July 3rd 2007. See more images below. Saturday June 13th 2026. The middle. Full view.

Around Austin-Mural Art-By Victoria Majesta Marquez. See https://www.victoriamajestamarquez.com for details. This work under the Southside of the Lamar Street Bridge along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail. Images taken Wednesday May 27th 2026. See more snapshots below.

Around Austin-Austin Greek Festival "Livin' the Greek Life" May 22nd-24th 2026. See https://www.austingreekfestival.com for all the details. RM2244.COM attended early before the real fun began. See snapshots below of food and vendor stations on the site of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 4314 South St. Stephens School Road. Lakonia Imports. See https://www.lakonia-imports.com Trapezi Foods, see https://trapezifoods.com Asimosfoods, "Taste the Ancient Greek Diet.

Around Asheville North Carolina-Monday May 4th 2026. RM2244.COM traveled the inspiring backroads of Asheville and up the paver-base-rock Witch Hazel Way to Hughes Guitars, https://www.hughesguitarsandrepair.com Originally, we planned our trek for 2025 but the September 27, 2024 hurricane Helene flooded the French Broad River and created tree falls up in the mountains damaging the Hughes shop as well. So, it was great finally meeting up with Randy and his son Will. Through

Around Austin-Pecan Street Festival at the Hill Country Galleria, Saturday May 9th 2026. Attendees browse the vendor offerings. See more images below. Details see https://pecanstreetfestival.org

Around Austin-Bufords on West 6th Street as usual dresses up for the holidays. Above for Cinco de Mayo. According to Google AI "Cinco de May (5th of May) commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862...it has evolved in the United States into a massive, popular celebration of Mexican-American culture, heritage, and pride."

Around Los Angeles-UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. Nearly 3 PM Thursday April 16th 2026. Students study and relax in the five acre garden containing 70 works. See hammer.ucla.edu for detail and to even schedule a tour. Prominent in West Los Angeles are the violet-flower Jacaranda tree, "Blue Jacaranda, Black Poul or Jacaranda mimosifolia" a native of South America is "sought after due to its ornamental value." (Plantin APP). See more images of the sculptures an

Around Austin-Places We Love-Fonda San Miguel "Cooking with Passion Since 1975" See https://www.fondasanmiguel.com for details. See more images below from Wednesday April 22nd 2026. Above Sun King carved from the front door. Front of Fonda San Miguel Scene with view of the bar at 6:30 PM Dinning room scene at 5:30 PM Ante Room perfect for drinks and early conversations Ante Room decor Breezeway Art

Around Los Angeles-Art-"The Getty" Museum in the Brentwood area of West Los Angeles-One of "a series of intallations created for the Getty Museum's entrance halll, inspired by its collection, architecture, and site." Above Spectrum 14|Espectro 14 by Charles Ross 2024. "Fourteen acrylic prisms turned to the sun, suspended in the skylights." Above simply the image on the travertine tile floor, essentially a moment-in-time, Friday April 17th 2026, 2:47 PM. (Information Sour

Around Austin-Sunrise Wednesday April 8th 2026.

Around Austin-Places We Love-Ezov. Snapshots inside Ezov above, entrance backdrop, and below, other views and RM2244's dinner receipt. See https://www.ezovtx.com for details about Ezov located at 2708 East Cesar Chavez Street. Reflecting Austin's Eastside, entry latterns with decorated with "Street Art" Ceiling beams and light. Bar. View into part of the central room. RM2244's dinner for two. Google AI summarizes "Casual restaurant serving Middle Eastern small plates, in

Around Austin-Happy Easter 2026 from Buford's the West 6th Street establishment that often adds cheer with these displays. Image Friday April 3rd 2026.

Around Austin-Downtown views Wednesday morning March 11th 2026. Above "LANDMAN" adorns the Fairmont. See more below. Construction on the Austin Convention Center against a background of "The MADISON" Jenga building on this cloudy morning. 6G Tower at West Sixth and Guadalupe viewed from West Second Street. Butterfly Bridge over Shoal Creek on West Second Street. South view of "The Republic" West Fourth Street view.

Travel-Around Los Angeles-Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the Venice area is a"renowned mile-long stretch known as one of America's 'coolest blocks.'" Image Saturday February 7th 2026. See more below. The Tongva "are an indigenous people of California from the Los Angeles Basin and the Southern Channel Islands." [Source Wikipedia]

Travel-Around Los Angeles-Above a view of two rows of towering Palm Trees up Bay Street. Thursday February 5th 2026. See more images below. Venice beach "boardwalk" Ukelele playing Riding and walking trail Venice Beach street art People art on the riding trail Volleyballs Venice Beach hoop action Venice "Muscle Beach" outdoor gym

Travel-Iconic Los Angeles Venues-Background left "The Forum" and center SOFI Stadium-the venue for the 2027 NFL Superbowl. Image Wednesday February 4th 2026. The Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades. Nearly 1500 trees were lost at the Villa in the Palisades Fire January 7th 2025.