Monthly Archives: September 2011

(Community Matters) Andy Towle’s blog notes far right objections to encouraging the poor to participate in our political process

(Community Matters) Second most important person in any Rick Perry campaign. San Antonio Express News

(Community Matters) SXSW adding another conference, an environmental sustainability conference, Oct 4 – 6

(Community Matters) Great story in the Fall Edible Austin – Brad & Jenny Stufflebeam gave up suburbia to prove a family can earn a living in sustainable farming.

Steven and I are increasingly persuaded by the evidence of nutrition (not to mention taste) of local and seasonal crops. And, we’re increasingly disturbed by the higher incidents of cancer among populations eating genetically engineered crops. We don’t have to think about these things when shopping at Wheatsville Coop – they think about it for us.

(Community Matters) rumor overheard that Jeffrey’s is for sale. If the Austin restauranteur reportedly negotiating its purchase is successful, could be a boon for Clarksville, if not for parking.

(Community Matters) In Kerrville for the weekend with Amy Grace & Doug Ulman, at Johanna and Wright Roussel‘s (AG’s mom & step dad). Last night joined for dinner by Duane Whitlow & John Ruth. The Roussel’s are chefs and hosts extraordinaire.

enjoyed really great wine & food. The vino courtesy Lee & Jenn, an Umbrian wedding gift

(Community Matters) Why we still have to worry

(Community Matters) Interestingly, there are lots of current, parallel discussions about LGBT philanthropy.

According to a Harris Interactive Poll, 87% to 88% of Americans donate to charity. In some of my discussions, there’s an assumption that fewer LGBT Americans donate to charity, but I don’t buy this conclusion. The only studies I’ve seen show the percentage of LGBT Americans giving to national, statewide and local LGBT charities. Though I can’t back it up statistically, from experience I know the LGBT community is at least as generous as anyone else. Whether this generosity is, or should be, directed to LGBT organizations or causes is another question. Continue reading →

(Community Matters) I don’t yet see the article on VF’s website but from Politico’s Playbook:

“STEVE JOBS HOLDS THE TOP SPOT ON VANITY FAIR’S LIST OF THE POWERS THAT BE

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(Community Matters) The Vanity Fair New Establishment at #9 and 25 years old, Lady Gaga’s the youngest on the list

Playbook: 15 members under the age of 40 … There are 14 billionaires on the list … Five member of the New Establishment are actively involved in space exploration … Eight of the New Establishment nominees can count themselves members of the ever growing Stanford Mafia Continue reading →

(Community Matters) A new way for Americans to petition the federal government on any range of issues.

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(Community Matters) Our friend Vikki Loving is hosting a conference where clients will discover their unique skills, strengths and aptitudes in a fun and creative environment. (Sept 8 or 9 – webcast or live)

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