May 2006

Sustainable Living: Part 3
Austin Leads the Way in Solar Power
But is it leading fast enough?
by Tim Walker

Why Do They Say ‘Open Government’ and ‘Clean Water’ Like They Were Bad Ideas?
The controversy over Propositions One and Two
by Ken Martin

For the Birds
Central Texas is paradise for bird watchers
by Bernadette Noll

City Ink
Vote for clean water
and open government
by Ken Martin

Out & About
The lowdown on what’s going on
Compiled by Rita Debellis

Intimacies
A sidewalk sex clinic offers lots of laughter and learning
by Karen Kreps

Seeking Spirit
Get thee to Barton Springs (in case you haven’t heard)
by Becca Hensley

Latinos
Austin, look what Brown can do for you
by Paul Saldaña

Family
Portrait of an extraordinary mother
by Lindsey Lane
May Family Events
Kid’s Summer Camps

Food
It’s crawfish season!
Laissez les bon temps roulez
by Dawne Anderson Spinale
May Food Events

Pets
Meowch—the neighbors fear my cats
by Spike Gillespie
May Pet Events
Pet Resources

In the Garden
The hope of flowers
by Cecilia Nasti
May in the Garden
May Garden Events

Shelter
Keep it simple and create spaces where we’re happy to live and grow
by John Mayfield
Interiors

Environment
A difficult split: Can SOS pick up the spare?
by Robert Singleton
May Environmental Events

Austin Originals
Changos
Established 1998
by Barbara Wray

Wheels: Hers
2006 Acura TL
Fall in love
by Ann Guidry

Wheels: His
2006 Jaguar S-Type
Say it!...’Jag’
by Rob D’Amico

Scuba Austin
Lake Travis supports a strong local diving community
by Charles Boisseau

Glory Days Are Here to Stay
Softball leagues in Austin offer everyone a chance to be a champion
by Bonnie Neel

The Buzz
Health, wellness & fitness activities abound
Compiled by Rita DeBellis

Fitness
Keep cool while you work out: switch to summer swimming
by Tam Thompson

Healthcare
More questions than answers after reading low-fat diet study
by Darline Turner-Lee

Pampering
To zap the sun from your face tap into the wonders of lasers
by Joanne Liu