green and red and spicy and compelling

I've always laughed at this establishment. Nothing personal, but I watched the space be four different things before it became Madam Mam's. So when the ugly green and red paint came out a few years ago - it was laughable, at best. Having established themselves as an excellent Thai restaurant in just a few years and after numberable recommendations from reputable sources, I finally made the trek down the drag to dine there with some friends.

Though Thai isn't necessarily my favorite, the food was noodly and spicy, which seems to be the goal of Thai cuisine. The atmostphere laid-back in typical Austin fashion. The company was by far what made the two hour dining experience worth it though.

This was the second meeting of our "No Book Book Club." We discussed Ken Wilbur's amalgam of Eastern and Western thought as it relates to evolution and spirituality. We come from similar middle-class backgrounds (though each with our own baggage), but the conversation remains compelling because we respect one another's views and desire. I mostly asked a lot of questions. Not sure how to synthesize anything yet, but it was abstractly intriguing, nonetheless.

Can't wait til next week.