Gracious Living: Neat Wedding Tradition

We were at a wedding in San Francisco this weekend, and they did this really cool tradition I've never seen before -- a "generations dance." They asked all the married couples to get up and dance, and after about half of a song they asked everyone who had been married less than 5 years to please retire from the dance floor. After a couple more minutes they asked everyone who had been married less than 10 years to retire. This went on until only one couple was left, and they interviewed them for the secret of a long marriage. This couple had been married for 37 years! All I remember of their advice is "dance"! (Which works for me!)

Ben and I were the youngest of the old-fogeys -- the only couple under 50 who was on the floor after all the 5-year-and-under crowd had retired.

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Austin Kid-friendly weekend bet: "Hot Art, Hip Kids" at the Blanton

From the Blanton's website:

Offered four times a year, Hot Art, Hip Kids allows children (ages 6-12) and their adult companions to experience and learn about works of art together and have fun at the museum through looking, writing, drawing, and playing games. Each Hot Art, Hip Kids includes a hands-on studio activity, facilitated interactive stations for families to explore, and special family-oriented performers such as dancers, singers, or storytellers.

11-4:30 on Saturday. Free.

I also heard on KUT there's also a tween (teen?) scene as part of the Blanton's First Friday (6PM - midnight) B Scene, but I couldn't find anything about it on their website. ($5 members/$10 mon-members)

another business idea (Are we starting to see a theme here yet?)

I was hosting a bridal shower this weekend, and talk turned to a shower being thrown for the groom -- a tool shower (how cool is that? I want one!). The tool shower host's wife said "If Home Depot had a snack bar he'd be hosting it there." I think this is a business opportunity for someone... independent hardware store? local caterer? lowe's or home depot? Someone should figure out how to do this.

Gracious Living: Candles in the Shower

Ever since J. was born, I've been taking my evening showers in the dark -- not 100% dark, just mostly dark. It's a way to remind my brain it's time to start relaxing -- if I don't, I may never get to sleep! One of my newer additions to this ritual is lighting a candle to make the mood even more mellow. Cheap, easy, fast -- try it sometime!

Remember this post were I said someone should start a "Baby Loves Disco" style business in Austin? Well, it looks like someone is, albeit with a much more Austin slant. Austin Rock N Romp kicks off July 29th.

Austin: Best kid-friendly weekend bet

Tonight, the Bob Bullock Museum features a free concert by Flaco Jimenez and a free preview of their It STILL Ain't Braggin' If It's True exhibit. At the Lone Star Plaza, which I assume is the space in front of the museum. Via Upcoming.org.