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A Balanced Approach
July 11, 2008
One of my favorite things to do is a version of the "town hall meeting." I really like doing it in a casual setting during the lunch hour of a workday, where folks bring a brown bag lunch. No matter the size of the business or the number of people who come to the deal, [...]
Keeping Texas Healthy II
June 27, 2008
This past week, the world celebrated one of my more stunning achievements. Liz and I celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary. I put this one in the "win" column because, while we started dating when I was 14-years-old, she turned me down the first time I asked her out.
It was Boswell High School Homecoming. 1972. [...]
Healthy Habits
June 20, 2008
I spent Father’s Day resting after my latest unfortunate, misguided attempt to run 13.1 miles in a row. Suffice it to say that I finished the race – and the race almost finished me.
I would be wise to pick a different hobby. Maybe one that requires intense sitting.
So my Father’s Day weekend really started yesterday. [...]
The Long Run
June 13, 2008
I am running.
That’s not a political announcement. Tomorrow, I’ll run a half marathon. I’ve been training pretty seriously. I’ve run a bunch. I’ve lost more than 15 pounds. I’ve actually lost more poundage than my original goal, which I consider an exquisite overachievement.
I also chaired the Texas Democratic Convention last weekend. No half marathon training [...]
Sunrise, Sunset
June 6, 2008
A surprisingly little-known part of my resume is my significant thespian experience.
In high school, among other key dramatic roles, I played the part of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. That performance, which packed the Boswell High School Little Theater, is the one that all other Tevye’s get judged against.
One of my favorite [...]
Taking a Load Off
May 30, 2008
Recently, I proudly proclaimed that I was going to drop a ton of weight before June 14th. The goal is to get my weight down to a poundage that I thought would help me achieve a preferred time in a half marathon, which is on June 14th in Chicago. I handled the personal challenge with [...]
Memorial Day
May 23, 2008
A short time after my father died, I went out to Wimberley to visit his grave.
You can imagine what an emotional time that was. It seemed like all I could think about was Daddy, his accomplishments, all the things he did for me, and how important he was in my becoming the person I am.
Of [...]
Dog Days
May 16, 2008
One of my favorite non-profit organizations is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Our 18-year-old has been living with Type 1 diabetes since he was 5, and Liz and I see JDRF as one of the best resources for the research we hope will result in a cure.
Type 1 diabetes, sometimes called juvenile diabetes, typically has [...]
Mistaken Identity
May 9, 2008
Me and Brad Pitt were together recently in the Capitol. He’s been in Austin shooting a movie, and parts of the Capitol building were used.
The producer, director, or maybe the key grip thought it would be neat, since they were using the Senate Chamber, to have a few real-life senators in the scene. It sounded [...]
An Underwire Wire
May 2, 2008
Last Saturday night, I emceed a Breast Cancer Resource Center fundraiser.
It was a bra auction.
Yeah. You got it right. These women sold bras at a breast cancer deal.
Women – some fighting cancer, some survivors, and some honoring loved ones – designed "Art Bras." The bras had designer names such as "Boo" (I had to really [...]
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