Daily Archives: 11/12/2010

(Community Matters) The view from our hotel room doesn’t suck

my husband is sleeping really late and long.  guess it’s his catch up time

(Community Matters) Catching up on emails.  DA/DT repeal still in debate.  Republicans putting up greater resistance to repeal than they indicated prior to elections.  Word had come down from McConnell in the Senate that the caucus could vote their conscience after the elections.

I-lack-any-integrity, former maverick McCain still off his rocker in volume of opposition; though the greater resistance appears again fortified by arguments of process (fairness of offering amendments to the defense authorization act).  Gotta love how the White House, HRC, SDLN and others coming together to move this legislation and repeal over the line. Anyone with direct connections to Senate Majority Leader Reid and to Senators who will speak directly to Reid, pull out all the stops.  This weekend absolutely critical.

Everyone, please call & or write your senators no matter their positions – easy to do by clicking here

(Community Matters) I leave out the apostrophe provocatively.

We blew off much coveted reservations at Kaefer’s in the Reichstag because we wanted much lower key, less fuss, less rich food.  Steven found Guy Restaurant in the guide.  Well can’t say it’s less rich or less fuss (though we sure fussed less getting dressed – thx gosh jeans as ubiquitous in Berlin as in Austin).

Honestly, didn’t think I was so hungry so we decided I’d simply poach tastes off Steven’s chef’s 5-course while having his wine pairings (doesn’t this sound just like us; we could sorta go through life this way – ST subsisting off good food, me off good wine). Though I did order the entre of Brittany lobster with cheek of veal, papaya & hokkaido pumpkin to come out with his main course – omg, the papaya & hokkaido mixture (not to mention the two lobster claws) truly exceptional. A great meal, outstanding restaurant.  I’m debating why not going back again tonight.

btw – coffee & tequila is down by 17!

(Community Matters) Sorry to read of Wayne’s passing.  So pleased to hear he did make it to Costa Rica as were his last wishes.  Wayne was an original Texas character who cared a lot about Austin and contributed a great deal to the preservation of its environment we enjoy today.  Condolences especially to his sons Mark, Eran & Justin and to his mom, Sophie.

(Community Matters) long day of travel and we’ve finally arrived at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin. Wow, such rebuilding – such painting of the Soviet gray in East Berlin – I hardly recognize the city. We’re just here the weekend, then Mannheim through Thursday, then London for a few shows.