Daily Archives: 05/04/2009

(Community Matters) If their grievances are authentic, they’ll rise in protest to this.

Imagining Gov Perry will probably lead the troops, right?

(Community Matters) I was speculating two days ago about the shenanigans we might see from Lee Leffingwell’s political operatives. This time they aren’t even being original – citing campaign finance infractions when there have been none (money for runoff is being held, not spent).

This comment on Austin American Statesman site sorta says it all:

Last election Leffingwell accused Meeker of breaking ethics rules in at the last minute and said he filed a complaint — which he never did. This is a typical back-room slash and burn political shot by Leffingwell’s hitmen. And from the story, it looks like McCracken disclosed everything.

(Community Matters) Over 2,500 in Austin today. nice coverage here

photo AAS (Rodolfo Gonzalez)

Good gosh, we actually did it. Major kudos to the programs underwriter & promoter, Trilogy and Joe & Andra Liemandt – and certainly also to Marion Cimbala and Leigh Christie who organized on behalf of the Entrepreneurs Foundation and John Egan for Elizabeth Christian & Associates. Sponsors include: RunTex, VCFO, Communicard, Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Blue Plate Design, California Pizza Kitchen and The Gap.

With 2.5 months runway, we feel great about first year registrations – we won’t have $ figures for a couple of weeks as they submit information.

Prepare4Life.org and Michael Holthouse launched this program in Houston two years ago. Many thanks and congratulations all.

(Community Matters)
I called our friend Sonya Cohen to let her know we’d be in DC for a couple of nights, hoping we could connect for lunch tomorrow. She, Reid and the kids are in NYC for Pop Pete’s 90th birthday bash. Just a little celebration at Madison Square Garden being hosted by the Boss and including Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson and Joan Baez. Evidently last night’s more intimate bash in some ‘ol presidential suite 🙂 Pop Pete is Sonya’s granddad/uncle aka Pete Seeger.They’re donating proceeds from today’s concert to preserve & protect the Hudson River.

I’ll have to see them in June. While in transit to HOU/DCA I’ve received another wonderful invitation for 6/24. Can’t say no and perfect excuse to see two of my favorite young friends – 9yo Dio and 7yo Gabel. Posted from my blackberry.

(Community Matters) Arlen Specter needs a Democratic opponent to ensure accountability for Democratic priorities if he wants to win his next race as a D. If he filibusters health care reform, I’d bet Democrats all over America will support a Democratic opponent. here