Daily Archives: 07/08/2012

(Community Matters) Rosie & Charlie asked. I thought I remembered 700 ft above sea level

Austin (/ˈɒstɨn/ or /ˈɔːstɨn/) is the capital of the state of Texas and the seat ….. Its elevation varies from 425 feet (130 m) to approximately 1000 feet

(Community Matters) Leonard Pitts: . . . a nation whose depth of division and lack of unifying principle now poison the very air, a nation where, to speak of greatness is, increasingly, to speak of history.

I don’t believe in contemporary American exceptionalism as historically defined. I’m optimistic of our ability to still model greatness. We need a compelling vision that will unify us, that transcends politics, and which is bigger than ourselves and our country.

(Community Matters) Proud of my church 

(Community Matters) I met Rosie Hansen in 1989, wow already 23 years ago, and her husband Charlie Kessler, just in Dec while we were back in Sydney. They arrived Friday night – such a treat spending a few days together. I’m more than bummed I won’t be with Steven in Sydney in two weeks – two west texas board meetings, ughh

Last night mucho fun dinner at our place including Kim & Kyle Hughes, Sandi & Bob Tomlinson, Mitch Berman, Michael Mitchell, Kip Keller & Michael Barnes.  omg, Sandi made two delicious fresh peach pies and Chase Pilat made homemade vanilla ice cream which went from the machine to the top of 12 slices.

(pic: Kyle, Michael M & Charlie)