Monthly Archives: January 2014

(Community Matters) Wow. . . it’s as if we’re devolving intellectually. I don’t mean this as a partisan dig; quoting about Pew Research facts . . . “Now, more Rs believe that ‘humans and other living things have existed in their present form since the beginning of time’ than believe in evolution.” . . . . “while white evangelical Protestants make up only 18 percent of the population overall, they ‘make up 43 percent of Republicans who fall into the category of staunch conservatives.’” – Charles Blow’s NYTimes column

(Community Matters) In the Austin American Statesman: New research suggests Mexican-Americans . . . . might develop memory problems that could lead to Alzheimer’s disease as much as a decade earlier than non-Hispanics.

I have an unsubstantiated suspicion that this could be due to diet or even to environmental exposure such as to metals.

(Community Matters) loved ’em all, especially pics of families and kids – and especially stood out these four creative ones.

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I’ve been so bad for 3 years now – hope to send Xmas cards again starting this year.

(Community Matters) I love that Michael Barnes captures so many snippets from some of our guests over the 5 – 6 days of Marfa New Years – in Out & About. 

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(Community Matters) super way to launch each year, at Janie & Dick Deguerin’s new years day bash in Marfa . . . always great margaritas, queso, black eyed peas and chili plus favorite musicians, this year including Jimmy Dale Gilmore & his son Collin and Butch Hancock & his son Rory.

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(Community Matters) Serving as Pres & CEO for Marfa Public Radio over the last 24 months has been a huge honor, and it reengaged me in a for-profit mentality which I hadn’t engaged in since leaving Minco in 1999. I’m delighted to welcome Ginger Reeder as our new Pres & CEO. I’m looking forward to continuing to serve MPR as a volunteer & board member, while stepping up my engagement with Capital Factory, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, a new entrepreneurial & educational initiative in Marfa, and just maybe a new little something of my own. 

I love hearing it’s true that our very dear friend, Ora Houston is running for Austin City Council, place 1 (East & Northeast Austin). She’s a native Austinite, a long time East Austin community activist, a leader in our church and retired after working for the State and at the Capitol.

Steve Adler is not only a best friend but one of the most thoughtful, smart & community-minded men I’ve ever known . . . on top of being a great dad & husband. He thrives on big ambitions, fostering consensus among stakeholders and shepherding the win. He’s considering running for mayor. We should convince him to run and serve. If you don’t know him and want to – send me a note.