Relaxed

(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! 🙂