Daily Archives: 05/30/2009

(Community Matters) Ever since a conversation with an enlightened friend, I’ve been feeling a wee bit silly having asked Rs to apologize for GWB. To any and all I offended, my apologies. We’re all in this together.

(Community Matters) Quite evening last night – totally flaked on the Al Franken fundraiser at Anne Elizabeth Wynn’s home, so sorry. Just needed a nonevent night. Definitely sending a contribution to help with litigation expenses.

Lynn Meredith joined us at Julio’s. Very casual, just the three of us, just catching up. Tommy in Montana. Kate’s wedding being planned. New condo under construction. Lynn & Abby preparing tonight’s meal for Ronald McDonald House. Lynn’s schedule makes me feel guilty for complaining about being too busy.

Evan in town from Houston with Jay Farrell also doing Julio. Mark Salmanson pulling in as we’re pulling out, meeting friends for gelato at Dolce Vita.

Yesterday’s lunch – what a treat. Ninety minutes with Dave Shaw; I’m not sure if we’ve ever just met alone. Dave established Russell/Shaw four years ago (four years ago as of this coming Monday – congratulations team!). They build brands that connect with audiences, and they are respected public relations specialists. HEB, Pervassive Software, Seton Healthcare Network, Ballet Austin, Southwest Airlines, the Biscuit Brothers, SiteStuff, Texas Gas Service, Texas Book Festival – just some of their customers. Dave’s a board member of Leadership Austin, the Austin Public Library Foundation and Greenlights (where he becomes board president soon). And, he’s Jewish; I never realized this. Okay, now he has to help us with ADL too! 🙂

(Community Matters) Despite their promises they still haven’t fixed all the transactions. I am told the computer glitch double charged all credit cards nationally over the Memorial Day weekend. Mine was actually triple charged $100 (reloading a black card which saves 10% each transaction and pays) and my original charge was on Thursday. I wasn’t so put out since the first double charge was corrected even prior to my call and they promised to fix all within 48 hours. Now I’m getting irritated that they still owe me $100. I’m wondering how many millions they double charged around the country. How many customers haven’t and won’t notice? Who gets the interest?

(Community Matters) District 10 Congressman Michael McCaul evidently panicking – making up false charges against Jack McDonald and bringing Rush Limbaugh into district for to headline a fundraiser. more here – Lone Star Project

photo sent to Gardner Selby by one of his readers