DRIPPING SPRINGS BABBLE: WHAT'S IN YOUR TRUCK TUESDAY: MARILYN FLANEGAN

WHAT'S IN YOUR TRUCK TUESDAY: MARILYN FLANEGAN

One of our favorite fun reads is Relish Austin's "What's In Your Fridge Friday." We learn a bit about local notables, their refrigerator contents, and get a glimpse inside. While the city creep is headed Dripping way, many of us would like to fend it off as long as possible. So, in the interest of keeping it a bit more country, we present “What’s In Your Truck Tuesday.” We’ll meet Dripping locals and learn more about what’s in their truck or SUV. So far, we've peered inside (and outside) the respective trucks of Babble regular contributor Melanie Cambron, birding superstar Howard Williams, John McIntosh, brewer and owner of Dripping Springs' only bar, Marianne Simmons, groundbreaking organic farmer, Sibby Barrett, owner and food visionary behind Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm, Ben Guyton, goat cheese kingpin, Kristi Greene, prepared property manager/plum jelly queen, Tom McCormick of red truck fame, and Gary Kelleher, Dripping Springs Texas Vodka's Master Distiller, and Pam Owens, dancing queen, plus we've had a special Who's In Your Fire Truck Tuesday.

This week, we dangle our feet off the back of the truck of one our favorite artists, Marilyn Flanegan — we never cease to be amazed by the wealth of creative talent in these hills! We had the good fortune to meet Marilyn when she organized the Pulling Together Art Benefit benefiting PAWS Shelter and Humane Society and her generosity continues as she is one of the amazing local artists donating their work for the upcoming Fall Harvest Feast and Art Auction on November 6th. We think Marilyn is the cat's meow and...she drives a truck!

What is your job/profession?
I am an artist|designer of Flanegans' Muse. The hardest and most rewarding venture I have ever experienced.

What is in your truck today?
Mulch...heart-shaped rocks...Linchpin by Seth Godin and my workout bag that hasn't seen the Y in weeks.

Other than proof of insurance, what three things are always in your truck?
Flashlight, gate opener and dog treats.

What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever transported in or behind your truck?
It was the collective mix that was unusual. During the mandatory wildfire evacuation in September, I loaded my truck with family photographs, my computer, four dogs, a cat and a foul-mouthed parrot — Clampett style.

Where’s the farthest place you’ve ever driven your truck?
One year I drove back to the winter wonderland that is Ohio (5-7 months of the year!) to be with family for the holidays. It was worth the trip.

What do you listen to in your truck?
KUT

Any Dripping-related trivia about yourself?
For the past five years, I've helped organize a Pulling Together Art Benefit. In 2008 I met Chris Smartt, owner of Sol'stice Garden Expressions, when he graciously donated to our silent auction. He has hosted our annual event, which contributes to PAWS Shelter and Humane Society, for the last two years. Sol'stice is a treasure in Dripping Springs — Chris and his mother, Irene Anderson (nursery manager and gardener extraordinaire), make it sparkle.

If you could drive any vehicle other than your truck, what would it be?
I had a little driving incident when one of my truck's ball joints disintegrated, turning my tire on its side...at 60mph. I'm lucky to still be around...another Toyota Tundra.

What's in Marilyn Flanegan's truck? During mandatory evacuations due to wildfires, it was family photographs, a computer, four dogs, a cat and a foul-mouthed parrot — Clampett style. Awesome photo by Marilyn Flanegan.