(Community Matters) How lucky am I that Steven prefers to drive most of the way to and from Marfa – he calls it my rolling office. Fixed with back issues of the Economist (including rereading their Jan special report on social networking). Trading emails with Kirk Rudy (Florida), Steve Adler (Austin) and Doug Ulman (while on a stationary bike ride I think) about heathcare reform – Kirk admonishing us not to count our huevos rancheros until the chickens lay the eggs & mamma finishes the salsa.
Yesterday was my first Marfa Public Radio board meeting. It’s a terrific institution and an important way for Steven & me to plant roots and give back to a community we love. I’m replacing (ha, that impossible but know what I mean) Stewart Vanderwilt on the board. Stewart, KUT’s general manager, resigning to focus on design and construction of their new studios/offices being built in that Guadalupe parking lot across from current studios. Enjoyed hanging with him & his wife Stephanie at last night’s fundraiser.
KRTS is in application to expand from a 50 watt station to 100 watts. It’s an extraordinary asset for West Tx to have NPR and local programming. We have outstanding staff, solid public and private support. I’ve gotta spend more time with staff and board to confirm where I’ll plug in and contribute – beyond financially of course.
Terrific evening with ST, Stewart & Stephanie, Tim & Caitlin & Ross Cahiola, Jessie & Daniel Browning (expecting their 2nd btw), Tom & Katherine Michael (KRTS gm), Tom Jacobs, Fairfax Dorn, new friends Sally Gill & Kathy McCord, Carolyn Pfiffer, Joe Duran (board chair), Tim Crowley (meant to circle back for a visit, barely touched hands & said hi), Rachel & Chase, Amanda, Barbara Fountain Love, Karen Bernstein, Steve Odewahn and so many more.
We had a great quick R&R. Stayed at Glen & Leanna Clifton’s Brown Recluse rental which will soon be up on VRBO. It’s not quite ready but should be a terrific place to stay. (The house & RHS at Paisano were occupied but nice mixing up locations). Steven and I want to start spending more time in Marfa. Might have to talk with Dave & Andy about addt’l weeks. Don’t think will work this year since an extended trip already in the works for this summer, though we’ll be back with Tana & Joe for the McDonald Observatory festivities in July. Posted from my blackberry
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