Daily Archives: 08/07/2009

(Community Matters) I am so glad it’s looking more & more as if I was wrong about the duration of our economic downturn. The cautious CFO in me still worries about a double dip – especially about implications of state budget meltdowns – nevertheless, I’m upgrading my most likely scenarios to more optimistic. NYTimes on recovery

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So, we’re back to 2 women on the Supreme Court. Though, I fear Justice Ginsburg may not be on too much longer. Assuming just as well qualified, seems we should be shooting for 50% female representation. Justice Sotomayor’s back-peddling notwithstanding, of course the court’s decisions will be better as informed by an appropriately diverse body. Posted from my blackberry

(Community Matters) Paul Krugman, The Town Hall Mob

There was a telling incident at a town hall held by Representative Gene Green, D-Tex. An activist turned to his fellow attendees and asked if they “oppose any form of socialized or government-run health care.” Nearly all did. Then Representative Green asked how many of those present were on Medicare. Almost half raised their hands.

(Community Matters) Fascinating (in a general interest sort of way, no real surprises) – especially when toggling between different demographic groups.

(Community Matters) Quick last minute trip to Houston on Wednesday, back early afternoon yesterday. Had an important video conference call scheduled and after reflecting on the agenda and possible difficulty of conversations, occurred to me the relationship could be derailed if we weren’t in person. Good call – if I do say so myself. It was a tough meeting but we waded through the tough issues and came out on the right side.

Lucky me, the Hotel Icon had an incredible special going. Isn’t Facebook great? Didn’t have time to call family or friends that I was in town, but a couple of friends noticed on Facebook. David Andrews pinged me, picked me up and we went out for drinks at a super wine tasting bar. Met a friend of his, Andy Roeser, a neurosurgeon who’s newly returned to Houston and practicing at Methodist. Walker Moody and I had breakfast at Voice yesterday morning – the proud new papa doing super.

About 3 hours in meeting with Michael Holthouse mid morning until early afternoon. All ended great. Looking forward to moving forward.