From Scott, From Austin

My conference is over and I spent the late afternoon (in 70 degree temps) walking along the Colorado River enjoying the shirtless joggers scenery. Now it's off to dinner and then a (brief) night on the town (I'm tired!).

Thanks to MattyDale for keeping content going in my absence. One comment -- but why are homeless men buying coffee at Starbucks?

I stopped for a drink in the piano bar at the hotel. Billy Joel captured the pathos of the piano man perfectly...and I had one of those moments you can only experience miles from home, alone, surrounded by strangers. Then he played "Rainbow Connection" from the Muppet Movie. I know it's corny, but I love that song's wistful optimism. It's kind of how I'm starting to feel these days.

Tomorrow is a travel day, back blogging like normal on Friday. Enjoy your visit with MD.