TCDP – 100 Days

(Community Matters) The Travis County Democratic Party celebrated Obama’s first 100 days, last night at Speakeasy’s. Unfortunately, I couldn’t stay long because of my FuseBox commitment; however, long enough to make another contribution and thank party chair, Andy Brown for his hard work.

TCDP Chair, Andy Brown & Rick Cofer

First, Andy is methodically plugging away at all tasks. He’s raising money and raising candidates. I don’t know how much of what he does obtains visibility, but he periodically flatters me by keeping me up to speed. He’s doing a good job. Steven and I are proud to support his work and consider him an important friend.

National Democratic National Party committee member, Rick Cofer also a long time friend and important Austin activist. He tells me they are interested in finding young, enthusiastic Texas party activists for consideration as an at large committee member. Rick’s also been spending time at the capitol on environmental issues.

Mayor Wynn’s chief of staff, Rich Bailey and KT Muscleman, Editor Burnt Orange

Hmm, big surprise Mr. Bailey talking up a cute & young attendee. I’m just jealous; I always had the biggest crush on Rich when we were in our 30s. 🙂

Regrettably, I had to leave the event quite early to make my FuseBox commitment. Well, it’s actually more complicated. I thought I had to be a Salvage Vanguard at 6:45. Arrived, realizing I really had to be at Blue Theatre. Arrived there at 7 thinking I was late and realized the show wasn’t until 8. At this point I posted a FaceBook entry that I exhaust myself – I really do sometimes. Not sure why I’ve been so scattered lately. I need to slow down and reorient.

Anyhow, extra time allowed for a solo dinner at El Azteca – Steven’s in Chicago on businesses. I haven’t eaten out alone in a long time. Kinda liked it. And, I loved connecting with Juan Guerra, grandson of the restaurant’s founder, Jorge Guerra. Jorge opened El Azteca after retiring from the Air Force, which he joined after a four year stint in the Army – which he joined in order to gain citizenship when he moved from Monterrey in the 50s.