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Following the Signs
Signs can lead you in many directions. Follow a few of these to see where they lead you.
So Many Signs, So Little Time
Life gets a lot more interesting when you try to make sense of all of the signs.
Signs of Changing Times
The times, they have a’ changed (to misquote a famous lyric). But not necessarily in South Dakota.
All the Signs Pointed Me in One Direction
Sometimes you have to look to signs to see the sign you were meant to see.
Top 10 Signs You Ought To Be Coworking
Coffee shops can be great places to work, except when they’re not.
When in Doubt, I Hit the Road
When you’re in a creative drought, just hit the road. Literally or virtually, you can juice your creative flow and find new ways of looking at old things.
I’m Jann Alexander, author and artist
Take a look at my pairings of art + photos + words
When Worlds Collide, There’s Another Novel
There’s a saying in real estate, that it’s all about location. Maybe you’ve heard it. Location. Location. Location. It’s just as true in writing historical novels. My current novel (working title, Dust) is set in Texas. That’s my location, too. The two worlds have collided, since my setting has everything to do with what I… Continue Reading →
Location, Location, Location
When worlds collide in Texas, there’s a novel (or ten) in it.
Inspired By What’s On The Way
There are discoveries to be made on the way to any destination, if you’re on the lookout.
A Fresh Sign of Spring
Behold the signs of fresh life—spring!—emerging in Austin front yards.
When There’s Only One Way Out
Choice is a wonderful challenge to face.
A Reminder of Who’s Gone, But Not Forgotten
Such an eloquent reminder of lives lost in lively Jackson Square: All lives matter.
What’s Not to Like About Texas?
Here’s an ode to a state that’s bigger than its appetites, in photographs.
Where Dreams Await
Ahhh, the delights of discovering your dream coffee is also a work of art.
Landmarks We Have Loved and Lost
Take a tour of the Austin landmarks we’ve loved and lost (but not forgotten).
We Are The Champions!
Honor Austin’s unique spirit and view a slideshow of our many longtime survivors. Hail to our champions!
Unintended Redundancies
Following the signs that appear in your life can lead to unintended redundancies.
You’ll Always Have Choices
Life is all about choices, and there’s one area in which you’ll only have two. Unless you have three.