Monthly Archives: August 2009

(Community Matters) Michael shares his perspective on healthcare insurance reform and the President’s outreach to opponents.

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the darling daughter of Amy Bryant & Palo Chalupka

(Community Matters) @ the Counter Cafe in Austin – or so says Texas Monthly. It was good, enjoyed it A LOT. Hmm, though, not my #2. Doesn’t beat Alamo Springs Cafe in Fredericksburg.

I probably should have taken a photo of the burger, but I was sitting at the counter and the cook seemed like the right shot. The rest of the food looked to die for. Definitely going back. Enjoyed lunch with Austin Habitat for Humanity’s Michael Willard. thanks for lunch by the way!

(Community Matters) Not an easy call. In the end, I support the investigation. Might be difficult for us while we wade through this; nevertheless, I fear we’ve just gone through an unprecedented period of lawlessness in federal government – a real threat to our constitution. President Obama can decide who to pardon but Attorney General Eric Holder has a responsibility to pursue the investigation of criminal conduct – especially in government.

(Community Matters) It’s silly, it’s queer, it’s a bit risque – don’t watch if might offend

“Deep in the forest lived Billy and his charming companions. They peacefully honed their bodies and listened to music there. But a wave of development came upon the forests. One who would turn all to road. Kagamine Rin had come. Billy must stop the construction before all is turned to road.”

(Community Matters) An informative blog posting on the topic and President Obama’s CDC strategy here.

(Community Matters) My husband is – in many ways – really easy to please

(Community Matters) Well, to admit: I’ve now caught up on Mad Men. Had never seen an episode until downloading first off iTunes while in Marfa. Subsequently downloaded first and second season, watched DVR recorded third season opener and Sunday Steven and I watched second show of this season.

hmm, yeah, I’m enjoying it – it’s smart, rather dense and atypically not fast. I’m still perplexed why so fascinating – perhaps because hard to believe this was life just 50 – 40 years ago. Well, not in my world but in the upper middle class, anglo world.

(Community Matters) Pleased to read that even Montana Senator Max Baucus is now calling for a public option in health insurance reform. Seems his progressive constituents are being heard and OFA efforts are starting to payoff. Senate Democrats should deploy reconciliation procedures to pass health insurance reform if Republicans continue to refuse negotiating for meaningful reform.

(Community Matters) Dan’s guest opinion piece in the AAS

(Community Matters) Every 9 seconds a woman is battered in the USA. Domestic violence is the major cause of injury to woman – more than muggings and car accidents combined

(Community Matters) hmm, my affection for Canadians reaffirmed once again