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A Decent Proposal
Monday, October 19, 2009
I wrote last week about the 11 propositions on the November 3 ballot. And I’ll admit that you’d (or I’d) have to be a pretty serious nerd to…
Good and the Greatest
Monday, September 14, 2009
There’s been a lot going on around here.
You may have noticed that the Democratic National Committee held its annual meeting in Austin late last week and into the weekend. …
The Way It’s S’posed To Be
Monday, May 04, 2009
29 days left. Everything's at full speed.
But let's take a few minutes to talk about non-partisanship. Let's praise people who can put experience and ambition aside to embrace…
Olympic Fever
Thursday, August 14, 2008
I love the Olympics. I enjoy them so much that I actually try to work my schedule so I can watch as much as possible.
Let's say I get a…
A Good Recipe
Thursday, February 28, 2008
In all of public policy, there is nothing purer or more noble than the school bake sale.Now, I'll be the first to admit that I love the products – too…
Moving Along
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Some people have this horrible dream of speaking in front of a large group and suddenly realizing they're naked.
Well, my worst nightmare is being unable to remember the answer…
Are you ready for some colleeeege?
Thursday, December 06, 2007
First off, let me be clear:
I am that guy that's "ready for some football."
I really enjoy football. Very much. All levels of football – from…
Schoolhouse Rock
Thursday, October 04, 2007
I announced last week that fall was here, and even went so far as to call it my favorite season of the year.
I now admit that I was, in…
Forever Young, Part 2
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Spring is okay. But I love the fall.
You can have your in-like-a-lion months. For me, the world comes back to life when football and the baseball playoffs start. …
May You Stay Forever Young
Thursday, September 20, 2007
"Lifetime learning" was a top buzz phrase a few years ago. It was a reference to those folks who continue to learn as life goes on so that they can…
Teacher, I Need You
Thursday, August 30, 2007
I almost always loved the first day of school. New teachers, new friends, new clothes. It always felt like a fresh start. Plus (and this will surprise many people) I…
Three’s a Start, Not a Crowd
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Let me tell you something about my father.
Don Watson didn't go to college straight out of high school.
He joined the Air Force and, after getting out, went to…
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