Random things I've learned in Austin

Here are some random things I've learned in Austin although not necessarily about Austin.

There are 300 days of sunshine in Austin, no state income tax, and it is smoke free.

The faculty member I am traveling with was the background artist for the comic strip "Brenda Starr" for two years when he was in high school.

Nutrasweet causes brain tumors (no really it does). I had heard this before but it was confirmed today from a woman who went to Washington, DC and saw the reports on file herself. Nutrasweet's own team of scientists put these findings in writing. No more diet coke for me.

The University of Texas has 70,000 students.

Cab drivers in Austin are the nicest I've met anywhere.

Never ask a man the size of his spread.

How to make a Sittin on the Porch cocktail.
1 and 1/2 ounces Southern Comfort
1 ounce of peach schnapps
1 ounce cranberry juice
wedge of lime for garnish
Recommended listening while sipping - "Come a little bit closer" by Jay and the Americans.