In the last couple of weeks have I have visited East Austin a few times. Apparently it is considered the hood in Austin. Which makes me giggle. The scary side of town is rather sweet and quaint. Take me to the Tenderloin in SF. Now THAT is the hood.I like it in East Austin. It wreaks of possibility. There is a cafe there that my old friend Jenny took me to. Go figure. The high school friend from Marin County, who lives in Reno, is introducing me to Austin neighborhoods and cafes. The cafe is called Progress and it is a gem. The perfect place to hang out with a good cup of coffee and a good book, or some friends and some good conversation. You should check it out. There was a guy in a kilt there while I visited. Come on now. Who can resist a kilt?