Author Archives: Abra Alexander (Abra Alexander)
Whole Foods Is Coming to Hill Country Galleria!
Imagine your busiest workday full of meetings, phone calls, and computer mishaps. In addition to all of that you still need to get groceries for dinner that night. Scenarios like this can put you on the convenience crutch of relying on fast food to get you through the day. Not only does this drain your [...]
Music to My Ears
Here’s a challenge for all who thought they might be allergic to old movies: watch Dracula. But, not just any Dracula! Watch the 1931 version starring Bela Lugosi. But, not just any 1931 version staring Bela Lugosi! Watch the version with the score added by Philip Glass. Like most films of that era, Dracula didn’t [...]
What’s In a Name?
I recently read a great blog entry by Holly Stiel about tricks to remember names. I’ve had to employ some of these very tricks to help people remember my name. My parents decided to exhibit their flair for the unusual when they named me, so I’ve been conditioned from an early age to find ways [...]
Hop on Down to BusinesSuites
After slipping on my floor and pulling a chair down after me trying to swing dance in my socks, I decided to officially take a Lindy Hop class. Although I am familiar with many forms of dance, my experience with the Lindy Hop has been relegated to the movie Swing Kids and my own spastic [...]