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Author: Robert E. Mace

I am a hydrogeologist who has worked almost 30 years in Texas. I've worked at the Bureau of Economic Geology and the Texas Water Development Board and presently work at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. In addition to aquifers, I love history and the intersection of science and policy. I also love cats and tacos.

99 masks

So this is a little art project I call "99 masks" of masks I photographed in situ while picking up litter during my daily strolls. Most of these are from my Austin neighborhood in Allandale, but there are also masks from other parts of town, San Marcos, San Antonio, and Fort Stockton. I find masks … Continue reading 99 masks →

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment January 3, 2021 1 Minute

allandale quick bites (sixth bimester 2020)

Call it what you will (covid fatigue?), but we finally ventured out and ate at a restaurant for the first time since March...

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 2 Minutes

kinda tropical

All in all, Kinda Tropical has created something kinda special, the non-pretentious lo-fi/hi-fi combo that we love so much.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized 1 Comment December 6, 2020December 12, 2020 4 Minutes

the chicken salad shoppe

I can't say that I've ever woken up and said to myself "I'm gettin' a chicken salad sammich today!"

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized 1 Comment November 22, 2020December 6, 2020 3 Minutes

fresa’s chicken al carbon

Fresa's follows all the state and local rules with mask-wearing and social distancing and, with ample outdoor space, is a glorious place to eat.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment November 8, 2020December 6, 2020 2 Minutes

little ola’s biscuits

One of the worst kept secrets in town is that you can order off-menu biscuits at Olamaie, and, oh my, are they delicious. Soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and richer than your cousin who bought Tesla at $100.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment October 31, 2020December 6, 2020 1 Minute

mad jack’s mountaintop bbq (cloudcroft nm)

"Mad Jack," I said as I reached the head of the line, "I owe you an apology."

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment October 11, 2020November 28, 2020 2 Minutes

Kitchen United: Everything and the Kitchen (United) Sink

For good timing, you sure can’t beat Kitchen United. A pre-covid concept, Kitchen United leases space to ghost kitchens, professional kitchens that only do pick-up and delivery.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized 1 Comment September 27, 2020December 6, 2020 4 Minutes

allandale quick bites (fifth bimester 2020)

According to Yelp, almost 20,000 restaurants have permanently closed in the United States as of August 31st.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment September 26, 2020November 28, 2020 2 Minutes

the scone crone

These scones are honestly homemade evoking the full charm and personality of a rustic country house among the wolds of Surrey Hills with "God Save the Queen" on the radio (quite possibly the Sex Pistols' version).

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment August 29, 2020October 11, 2020 2 Minutes

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