Daily Archives: 08/28/2009

(Community Matters) For at least the fourth time, Sarah Palin has flaked as the speaker of an event built around her appearance – again she claims she was never asked.

If it walks and quacks . . . either she’s boozing, drugging or she’s just a jerk. Have a nagging feeling it’s one of the first two – hope not.

(Community Matters) Although, I don’t always do so immediately (just because I don’t alway remember to moderate them), I usually post submitted comments. I’m more judicious about anonymous comments, so if you want me to publish an especially controversial comment, please have the courage to submit with attribution. And, I appreciate the emails; I’ll always ask before publishing those.

(Community Matters) A friend earlier this week was adamant that passing health insurance reform without Republican support would be detrimental to mid term elections. Another friend counters that midterm elections are all about a parties’ base and that delivering on healthcare reform (which Ds have tried for 50 years) will energize our base for unprecedented wins.

(Community Matters) It was very good – not great but solidly very good. Though, come to think of it, for a chain – hmm, might be the best chain burger I’ve ever had.

Texas Monthly’s #9 burger in the state – Beck’s Prime mesquite-grilled bacon cheeseburger. The meat was a big portion yet surprisingly light, not dense – flavorful, yet missing spice.

So far, #3 Alamo Springs Grill (Fredericksburg) is still my favorite, though admittedly I haven’t yet tried the Grape’s Classic Cheeseburger (Dallas). Suppose I could take a drive and also hit #6 the Stodg (Dallas), #8 Dutch’s (Ft. Worth), #15 Twisted Root Burger Co (Dallas), #17 Love Shack (Ft. Worth), good gosh and a lot more . . . .

(Community Matters)
Michael’s oncologist gave us spectacular news. No measureable disease beyond the lymphnode removed so recommending no additional treatment or therapies for now. MM will go forward identifying a compatible donor b/c he’ll need it at some point but this is great news. Posted from my blackberry.