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Note
Welcome to the May issue of Mueller Living, the new social
magazine for the residents of Mueller. My team and I are excited
to bring you this new issue. We are growing. May is here and
that brings to mind Mothers, Spring and flowers. It also brings
more great events and people around Mueller.
Thanks to the generous contribution of many of our residents as
well as our businesses, Mueller Living continues to grow and the
feedback so far has been great….
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our ad. Great job!” -Mueller Living Business
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help shape its future. We welcome and invite your contribution,
your stories and photos of your families, your kids and your pets.
No story is too small. Each publication you will see is unique to
Mueller, and the publication will reflect who you are as a com-
munity. In the coming months, more pages will be added and you
will see more stories and photos from your community! Along
with the magazine, we will host various free events to bring the
community together socially. We will communicate to you the
various events we are hosting through the newsletter and emails.
If you wish to be included or have any other feedback, please
email us at muellerliving@gmail.com.
Special thanks again this month to all of our business sponsors
who believe in the vision of this publication as well as the many
residents who contributed.
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Prairie WildflowersStory by Carolyn Hagler, Mueller Resident
When was the last time you actually stopped to smell the flow-
ers? Really. How long has it been? If your answer is more than
a week, then you are missing out on one of the most aromatic and
visual pleasures of Mueller.
The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, along with the Muel-
ler Friends of the Prairie, have been working for years to create
and maintain our spectacular Southwest Greenway and all of
the beautiful flowers and plants living within this prairie. The
Southwest Greenway was originally prepared using soil which
was saved during the development of the initial infrastructure of
Mueller. The soil in this area is considered the “seed bank” and
many of the species we see have appeared from this valuable soil.
Blackland Prairies were historically the largest ecosystem in the
United States but now they are one of the nation’s most endan-
gered habitats.
Spring is the most prolific time for the wildflowers with pedals
ranging in hues from the brightest white to the deepest purple.
In all, there are nineteen species of native wildflowers planted
throughout the Southwest Greenway. Here are some of the flow-
ers you may (or may not have) been missing out on:
Janelle Dozier, a key member of the Friends of the Mueller
Prairie, helps organize workdays for this group of residents and
neighbors to remove invasive species from the Southwest Green-
way and to improve the biodiversity of the prairie. If you would
like to volunteer time to help maintain the beauty and heritage of
this greenway, please contact Janelle through MuellerAustinOn-
line.com (Friends of the Prairie tab) for more information.
If you don’t have a green thumb, you are not alone. However, you
can still admire the labors of others by taking a minute on
your evening stroll to breathe in the wonderful bouquet
of our Texas wildflowers. Make it a daily thing.
Carolyn Hagler is a Mueller “pioneer” along with
her husband and three sons. She is also a full-time
Realtor(R) in Mueller and a cellist with the Austin Sym-
phony Orchestra.
Photo credit: Carolyn Hagler
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healthy living
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Brian Brown, Certified Personal Trainer
When you think of a robot or a computer they are rigid in
their capabilities, without a whole lot of flexibility. Give
them a program, facts, tasks and they will go to work on
that task until they accomplish it. It would be nice if we
could have the same intense focus with our health and
fitness but we are humans and need to be flexible in our
ever-changing world.
“Health” and “fitness” are nice words that get thrown around
everywhere. Who doesn’t want to be healthy and fit? Everyone
does! The tough part can be implementing the steps to reach
those goals. There is a lot of work and dedication that go into
making those words a reality in our lives. But that can be said for
almost anything in life, so it ultimately comes down to how bad
do you want it? While it requires true dedication, with the right
tools it can be simpler than most people expect.
So what does it mean to be a human robot? Well, when people think
of their health and fitness they must be rigid like a robot in mindset,
unwilling to compromise the value they place on themselves. That
does not mean not making mistakes, ignoring the need to continu-
ally learn, or failing to adapt to fit a complex life. Plainly put, if the
plan is to complete three workouts in a week, eat a serving of fruits
and veggies every day, give up one bad habit every week in increas-
ing time intervals until it is out of our lives completely…then we
need to be rigid in that plan, even if the manner in which this plan is
executed may change. If working out in the morning is your thing
but there was an early meeting, sick child, or any of the other million
possible road blocks that could arise then you must adapt. Work out
that evening, go running on a previously planned day off, with the
understanding that although circumstances may have changed the
bigger task must stay on course. Taking these three life choices on
will make you happier, healthier, and fitter day by day.
1. Finding a workout program that will challenge you, inspire
you and make you feel alive is absolutely integral to sticking
with it. An environment or group that includes a social as-
pect tends to work best at staying accountable. Acountabud-
dies are your lifeline.
2. Include a serving of both fresh fruits, and veggies (Personally it’s
easiest to do so in my smoothies every morning) in life every day.
3. Finally, pick one day this week you will give up something you
know you will be better off without. My personal favorite to
suggest is dairy but there is always more than one option. The
first week you give one day. The second week you give it up two
days. After seven weeks you will have gone without it for the
entire week. Then you can pick a second item/habit and start
over. Small improvements consistently over time equal amaz-
ing changes. Combine these three criteria to your program no
matter where you find yourself on the fitness spectrum and you
will definitely see amazing results. There is no such thing as the
perfect person, as there is no such thing as a step too small.
Brian Brown is a Certified Personal Trainer and Mueller Resident.
BeHuman Robot
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meet your neighbors
Rivera!
Each month, Mueller Living will highlight one family in the
community. This month, we are pleased to introduce the Maria
Rivera and Smooch. Maria is Realtor and Resident of Mueller.
As an avid reader and a longtime lover of poetry, these words
by Emily Dickinson made me catch my breath the first time I
came across them: I dwell in possibility. Years later, they seemed
appropriate for my business tagline when I took a major career
leap not too long ago. Seeing possibility, taking creative risks, and
collecting experiences, are things I live for. And buying a home in
Mueller in 2011 involved all of these.
Little did I guess, when I moved to Austin in 1995, I would live
here for 18 years and counting…with a three-year NYC stint
sandwiched in. I’m Puerto Rican (I was born there, and both of
my parents are from there), but I grew up mainly in a small town
in Alabama called Ozark. One could say that I’m one of the few
AlabamaRicans out there.
After attending the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for my
Bachelor’s degree, I interned at the John F. Kennedy for the Per-
forming Arts, which paved the way for my first full-time job out
of college as the Marketing Assistant at the Austin Lyric Opera.
From there, I attended graduate school at the University of Texas,
becoming an advertising copywriter and subsequently working in
several creative New York City ad agencies.
New York taught me how much I love the energy of a bustling,
cosmopolitan, diverse city. But it also taught me how very much
I crave nature and warm weather. Living just ten minutes by foot
from Central Park was a lifesaver. But the occasional April snow-
fall there made me long to return to Austin.
One of the things that attracted me to Mueller was the diversity
of experiences and backgrounds in the people I met who lived
here. So many Mueller residents seemed to have similar trajecto-
ries in terms of having lived in more distant places, later looking
to return to a calm, friendly area with the walkability and green
spaces of a place like Mueller.
I purchased my first home in 2005 on Cloverleaf Dr. just a quar-
ter of a mile north of Mueller. Six years later, I sold it in order to
buy my place in the Mueller neighborhood. My first house was
built in 1955, so it was quite a change to move to my brand new
Mueller property. I remember everyone on my street moving
into his and her home at the same time. And what a unique
experience that was to feel everyone’s excitement to a simi-
lar degree. We were all new and so eager to be living in this
rather unique community.
After freelancing as an advertising copywriter under the name
The Little Red Writing Shop upon returning to Austin, I taught
full-time at the University of Texas at Austin for eight years in
the Department of Advertising within a program called the Texas
Creative sequence. This competitive, portfolio-building program
for graduate and undergraduates prepares students to go into the
creative side of advertising.
I loved teaching. I loved lecturing on creativity. It was a life-chang-
ing experience. But at a certain point, it felt necessary to become a
student again, and that’s when I dove into the world of real estate.
It has been hard work building my business, but incredibly
rewarding helping people from all walks of life achieve their goal
of home ownership and/or real estate investing. I still remember
closing day on my first home purchase years ago. My agent had
brought champagne and gifts. She commemorated the event in a
way that provided a great lasting memory. Working hard to pur-
chase two homes on my own has been a dream come true. And
ever since, I’ve wanted to recreate that feeling for others.
Austin is a city that provides us with so much opportunity to
get involved and reinvent ourselves in whatever way we choose.
Over the years here, I have been a long-time member of The Aus-
tin Toastmasters Club as well as Capital City Toastmasters. Ad-
ditionally, I’ve served as a volunteer for the past six years with a
wonderful organization called Truth Be Told. This nonprofit goes
into women’s prisons to help women tell their stories (through
movement, speech, or writing) of the choices they made which
led them to be incarcerated.
My happiness formula these days is easy to describe: early morn-
ing weekend hikes (River Place Nature Trail is my current favorite),
kayaking, travel (Istanbul last year, Alaska with my mom this Sep-
tember), Motown Monday at The Highball, adopting old dogs (meet
Smooch, pictured here). I love reading, writing, connecting, walking
the Boardwalk, spending time with family and friends. Essentially,
seeing wonder in small things and adventure in everything…
Photos courtesy of In Your Eyes Photography
Introducing
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It was a Tuesday night when my friend and I decided to enjoy
dinner at Gino’s Vino Osteria for the first time. He and I typically
get together to catch up over breakfast or lunch once a month,
as we have for nearly 20 years. Having both lived in New York
City, with my friend hailing from New Jersey, a great Italian meal
always feels reminiscent of time spent in the Northeast for us.
Gino Catenacci, his wife Li Ping, and Chef Luis Reyes, along with
our gracious and attentive servers, created a memorable experi-
ence for us that went beyond the norm of the usual Austin fare.
Gino has succeeded in his goal of “bringing back the old-fash-
ioned, Rat Pack-style restaurant” where the owner is on the floor,
the chef talks to guests, the entertainment is enjoyable, but non-
intrusive, and the service leaves nothing to be desired.
With nearly 75 years of combined experience in the restau-
rant industry, Gino and Chef Luis take pride in the fresh, local
ingredients they use, their original and inventive food and drink
creations, and the welcoming atmosphere which is noted imme-
diately upon entering the restaurant as Li Ping or Gino himself is
there to greet guests at the door.
Careful attention is paid to the honest ingredients that go into
making the handmade pasta at Gino’s. The Homestead Gristmill
in Waco provides the semolina used for the pasta. Chef Luis and
Gino highlight the Tagliatele Bolognese, the Bisteca alla Pizzaiola,
and the Veal Marsala as menu items not to miss on their exten-
sive list of meat, pasta, and seafood dishes.
Recognized in the Dallas Morning News for his creative cock-
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their original Pineapple Tequila, Rock n Rye Bourbon, and Spar-
kling Ginger Mint Martini, among other creations.
I’ll have to return on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night for
the live entertainment that spans a range of genres from Jimmy
Buffett to Tony Bennett. And there’s even a Marilyn Monroe
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Gino and Chef Luis have created a unique Italian fine dining expe-
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interaction that he provides for each guest: “Nobody gets out of
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precious pets
Meet Willoughby Beekley!By Taja Beekley, Mueller Resident
Family member name: Taja Beekley
Pet’s name: Sir John “Willoughby” Beekley
Type of animal/breed: Miniature Schnauzer
Male or female: Male
Pet’s age: One year and two months – Birthdate is January 5, 2015
Where/why did you get your pet? I previously fostered a
mini-Schnauzer and immediately fell in love with the breed.
They’re very smart, active and sociable dogs plus hypoallergenic/
non-shedding. When my foster dog went to her forever home, I
knew that I needed a mini-Schnauzer of my own. I searched exten-
sively for a responsible/reputable breeder and found a wonderful
family living on a ranch outside of Houston.
Is there a story behind its name? Willoughby is named after
the handsome philanderer Sir John Willoughby in Jane Austen’s
novel Sense and Sensibility.
Anything special or unusual about them (talents/
quirks)? Willoughby attended puppy obedience school at
Austin’s Zoom Room. He now frequents Austin Pup Culture for
doggie day care.
What do you like best about your pet? Willoughby is well-
known for his loving personality and especially adores children.
When we go for a walk, he wants to greet everyone. Since getting
Willoughby, we have also met several other mini-Schnauzers in
the neighborhood.
Any funny stories? Willoughby’s best friend is a standard
chocolate/gray poodle named Duncan that lives in Mueller. It’s
really fun to watch them play together - they run around like best
buds. Duncan is more responsible though and tries to keep Wil-
loughby from getting into trouble.
How spoiled is your pet? As my only pet, Willoughby is pretty
spoiled. I am learning how to make his food (grain free) at home,
versus buying dry or canned food from the store.
What else should we know about your pet and/or how
your pet has enriched your home/family? I spend more
time walking around Mueller and meeting neighbors because of
Willoughby. He is well-known on my block and at his favorite
hang-out, Ella Wooten Park.
*Photos courtesy of Nicole Mlakar-Livingston
Each month, one pet will be highlighted in your community mag-
azine. In order to have your pet highlighted in the next available
monthly magazine, please email us at muellerliving@gmail.com
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financial fitness
ToBack Investing Basics
Mark Itnyre, CFP®
This ancient Chinese expression may not be too far off the mark
to describe investors’ journey the past few years. A recession fol-
lowed by a slow recovery, record-low interest rates, and some-
times skittish markets have left many wondering about the future.
Adding to a sense of uneasiness these days is wall-to-wall finan-
cial news coverage, featuring a wide range commentaries and
opinions that are often conflicting and confusing.
You can get so much information that you get caught up in un-
necessary drama and lose sight of investing basics. It is precisely
those basics, however, that can help you stay focused and avoid
common investing missteps, no matter what the economy or
markets are doing.
Understand yourself as an investor and create a strategy.
Your goals, risk tolerance, age, circumstances, and more influ-
ence every financial decision you’ll make. By going through a
reasoned thought process to create a rational investing strategy,
you’re better able to determine the appropriate mix of invest-
ments for you. Without that, you can get caught up in confusing
information and stray from your objectives.
Diversify your investments to help manage risk. You can’t
depend on one investment—or even one kind of investment—to
see you through the good and bad times, as much as you might
believe in it. Spreading your money among different types of
investments appropriate for you helps protect your portfolio
during market volatility.
Keep emotions out of your investing decisions. Can you
stay strong when the bottom falls out of the market or when it sky-
rockets to new highs? In times of stress, it’s easy to make a hasty
mistake when we fear losing money or missing out
on an opportunity.
Instead, stay calm, strong and focused on the investment strate-
gies you’ve thoughtfully established—tweaking them, if neces-
sary—and stay on course, particularly during times of extreme
market volatility.
Seek professional guidance. Even sophisticated investors
need reassurance to get through the rough times. A trusted,
knowledgeable wealth advisor can help you find your way when
turbulent times arrive by cutting through the clutter of confus-
ing information and coaching you through the ‘interesting times’
toward your goals.
Would you like to know more about this topic? Contact Mark at
512.473.4374 or mark.itnyre@frostbank.com.
“May you live in interesting times.”
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Upcoming
May is Latino Music Month
Various Venues
The many Latino music genres are showcased during performances on
the Plaza at Austin City Hall each Friday at noon. Other special events
throughout the month are presented as well.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
City-Wide Garage Sale
Where: Palmer Events Center
Sat 10-5 | Sun 11-5
$6 - 12 and under free
Early Shopper Saturday only 8:30 - $10
Description: Born in 1977, the name“City-Wide”has become such an
iconic Austin event that changing that brand — well, that’s just not
going to happen. We do our very best to let newcomers know that this
is a vintage and collectible market. For our long-time fans, they know
exactly who we are and what we’re doing at THE City-Wide Garage
Sale. Each sale attracts an eclectic mix of shoppers: collectors, college
students, interior decorators, set designers, wardrobe consultants,
families, and of course, the just plain curious.
Saturday-Sunday, May 7-8, 2016
Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival
Where: East Sixth Street
A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest
art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts
people turn Sixth Street - historically called Pecan Street - into a lively
street fair where there is something for people of all ages.
www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
May 14-15, 2016 and May 21-11,2016
West Austin Studio Tour
Where: Across West Austin
The West Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour that celebrates
Austin's talented and wildly diverse creative community. The public
is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn
about artists' tools, techniques and inspirations, explore galleries and
a variety of exhibitions, and immerse themselves in the arts and local
business communities.
www.west.bigmedium.org
May 21, 2016
Mueller Neighborhood Association Meeting
Where: Wildflower Terrace, Community Room
Description: Monthly Meeting of the Mueller Neighborhood Association
For more information: www.muellerneighborhood.org
May 30, 2016
Life Time Tri CapTex
Where: Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin
The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked
professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA
Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international dis-
tances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays.
www.captextri.com
Every Sunday
Mueller Farmers Market
Where: The Browning Hangar
When: 10am – 2pm
Description: Come see the next generation of transportation at the
North American International Show 2013. See more than 500 vehicles
on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world.
The North American International Auto show is the largest and most
prestigious automotive showcase.
For more information: www.texasfarmersmarket.org
Every Wednesday
Thinkery
Where: At the Meredith Learning Lab, 1830 Simond Avenue
When: 4-8pm
Description: Make and Do together at Community Night! Every
Wednesday the museum stays open late for families to discover new
ideas and learn together. Enjoy the exhibits and educational programs
facilitated by staff. Admission is by donation, with a suggested $1 do-
nation. Bilingual Storytime Wednesdays at 6 pm
Bilingual Storytime fosters early literacy
through the presentation of themed
stories, songs and activities.
For more information: www.
thinkeryaustin.org
EVENTS
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Address Neighborhood Sale Price Sold Date DOM Beds Baths Parking Sqft Total
4304 Scales ST Mueller 22 3 3 2 2,666
4636 Page ST Mueller 41 3 2 2 1,534
2128 McCloskey Mueller 1 3 2 2 1,842
2506 Moreno ST Mueller 47 3 2 2 1,915
3201 McCurdy ST Mueller 90 4 2 2 2,666
3013 McCurdy ST Mueller 66 4 2 2 2,666
4248 Berkman DR Mueller $418,900 01/29/16 104 3 2 2 1,900
2720 Tom Miller ST Mueller $440,000 01/13/16 59 2 2 2 1,494
3900 Threadgill ST Unit#1 Mueller $460,000 02/19/16 28 2 2 2 1,581
2144 Antone ST Mueller $499,000 02/29/16 9 3 3 2 1,720
4112 Threadgill ST Mueller $513,000 02/03/16 32 3 2 2 1,994
4228 Threadgill ST Mueller $550,000 03/11/16 3 3 2 2 1,998
4205 Nitschke ST Mueller $570,895 01/25/16 36 3 2 2 2,185
2104 Tom Miller ST Mueller $745,000 02/25/16 4 4 3 2 3,249
Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.
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Located at the Marriott Residence Inn Hotel
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The Rat Pack Vol. II Nightly at Gino's Vino
Gino, Li Ping and Little Gino Chef Luis Reyes
Richard Patenaud Styling Tony Bennet Jane Maddux Styling Marylin Monroe
Mike Clifford Styling
Jimmy Buffett
Ken Kruse Styling
Frank Sinatra
Fine Italian Cuisine
by Chef Luis Reyes
Specialty Cocktails by Gino
Fine Wines from Around the World
Happy Hour
Mon - Fri 3pm to 6pm
Mon - Fri 11am to Midnight
Sat- 4pm to midnight
Sun – Closed
Live Entertainment
Mon – Sat 9 pm to Midnight
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