Category Archives: sprawl

Fear and Loathing and Buses in the Suburbs

Posted on July 17, 2017 by nonsequiteuse

Spring Happenings is an online journal for folks living in that little slice of heaven north of the beltway between Hwy 249 and I-45. And to keep it heavenly, Spring Happening’s president, Zach Karrenbrock is urging readers to attend a community … Continue reading →

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The Transitive Property of Politics

Posted on October 14, 2010 by nonsequiteuse

You may recall from elementary school the transitive property of equality: If a = b, and b = c, then a = c. This works in math. This almost never works in life. As in: If Amy likes Bill, and … Continue reading →

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Houston is a Buddhist

Posted on August 31, 2010 by nonsequiteuse

I’ve got a project that gives me the opportunity, several times each week, to drive past the vacant lot where Astroworld once stood. I’m lucky I haven’t yet had a wreck on the feeder as I gape at the empty … Continue reading →

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Hypothetical Co-Tenants for the Heights Walmart

Posted on August 29, 2010 by nonsequiteuse

I don’t want to say it is a done deal, but frankly, after sitting through last week’s meeting, I think the it’s-not-the-Heights-but-we’re-calling-it-Washington-Heights Walmart is going to happen. So, what would mitigate the impact besides nice landscaping and infrastructure improvements to … Continue reading →

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Annise Parker: Mayor, Referee

Posted on August 26, 2010 by nonsequiteuse

I’m the kind of person who can still feed badly for someone even if I find his professional practices abhorrent. And I felt badly for Michael Ainbinder last night at the community meeting. Nobody likes to step up in front … Continue reading →

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