“Make it a great day that ends with a smile in your heart.” Growing up, I always heard my father speak variations of these words. They’ve always sort of been ingrained in my head, but now more than ever are forever planted. He lived by them. He breathed them. And in doing so, he instilled … Read more
Lou’s Eastside shows off cacti, succulents, and native trees in upcycled tire planters and metal bins on their patio.… Read More The post Upcycled succulent planters at Lou’s Eastside appeared first on Digging. July 07, 2025 After an art exhibition in East Austin, we joined friends for burgers on the covered patio at Lou’s Eastside. … Read more
How many animal names do you know in English? You may already know the… How many animal names do you know in English? You may already know the words cow, dog, and fish, but what about hedgehog, ibis, and wildebeest? Learn English names for animals around the world and find out how to pronounce each … Read more
As we near the middle of the summer movie season, it appears that most the big blockbusters for older audiences have come and gone. None of these major releases – including Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Ballerina, and M3GAN 2.0 – has been a box office success. The range of revenue earnings … Read more
When it comes to side-scrolling beat ’em ups, few studios produce brawlers as enormously entertaining as French developer and publisher Dotemu. Whether it’s reviving classic properties in the genre, like Streets of Rage and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or developing their own original titles, Dotemu has an extensive track record of fan-favorite games. At Summer … Read more
Instagram star John Mark Sharpe charmed us, smiling and telling stories about his beloved grandma while he worked his magic with flowers.… Read More The post OK y’all! John Mark Sharpe demos florals, bow-making at Memphis Fling appeared first on Digging. July 04, 2025 A buzz began when the Memphis Fling buses arrived at the … Read more
This Fourth of July weekend, some Americans will spend their time at the beach, some will host barbecues, and still others will be watching dinosaurs on screen. No matter what the activity, one phrase will be in the American imagination: No kings! And yet, unless you count the recording of the stage production of Hamilton … Read more
Every year when the long Independence Day weekend comes around, cinephiles and theater programmers across the United States try to work out the perfect movie to watch. The perfect Fourth of July film needs to be one that’ll invoke that vital feeling of celebration and nostalgia, with an exciting edge, and maybe even a little … Read more
“Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have.” ~Doris Mortman For most of my life, I believed my worth was tied to how well I could perform. If I looked successful, kept people happy, worked harder than anyone else, and stayed quiet about my pain, maybe—just … Read more
The patio garden at Bureau de Poste, part of the charming reimagining of a former post office in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood.… Read More The post Patio garden at Austin’s Bureau de Poste bistro appeared first on Digging. July 03, 2025 After browsing at First Light Books recently, I checked out the patio garden next … Read more