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Texas Bloggers Endorse Diana Maldonado [May. 8th, 2008|10:32 am]
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http://www.burntorangereport.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=5746



by: Phillip Martin
Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:42 AM CDT

Burnt Orange Report is a member of the TexBlog PAC board. Please donate to Diana Maldonado and TexBlog PAC!
Last week, TexBlog PAC made its inaugural endorsement.  After a lengthy discussion about all of our great Democratic challengers, the TexBlog PAC board unanimously endorsed Diana Maldonado and donated $5,000 to her campaign to enable her to have the early money necessary for victory. Diana is running in Williamson County in House District 52, a seat once held by Republican incumbent Mike Krusee, but now completely open.

Diana has been elected here before. In 2003 she was elected President of the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees with 60.12% of the vote.

She is running for State Representative in District 52 because she understands we need leadership that represents people, not special interests. After twenty-two years as an award winning government efficiency expert in the Texas Comptroller's Office and a track record of success in building diverse coalitions and achieving specific goals, she is ready to represent the people of Texas and bring balance and common sense back to the people's house.

Please donate to Diana Maldonado and TexBlog PAC!

The Numbers

In 2006, incumbent Republican Mike Krusee barely won reelection. Under-funded Democrat Karen Felthauser spent a mere $16,000 and held Krusee to an unimpressive 50.4% of the vote.


In the 2004 Presidential election an impressive 43,903 Texans voted in House District 52.  In the 2008 Democratic Primary Maldonado earned 16,870 votes, identifying more than enough Democrats to be competitive during this historic election.

Please donate to Diana Maldonado and TexBlog PAC!

As a Trustee and former President of the Round Rock School Board, Diana has the hands-on experience needed to represent the people of Williamson County. Her campaign is focused on making sure our classrooms are fully funded and staffed with terrific, professional teachers. Diana will look for equitable solutions to funding Texas schools.

Diana knows that making healthcare accessible and affordable is fundamental to all Texas children and families. She has pledged to pursue federal matching funds that will ease the price of healthcare to Texas taxpayers and to restore the Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and enroll all eligible children.

As a single mother who worked her way through college, Diana understands first-hand how tough it is for Texas families to afford higher education. That's why she wants to increase access to public universities, technical schools, and community colleges for working families and young people. As a full-time manager at the Texas Comptroller's Office, Diana has a wealth of experience that will make her a great State Representative for House District 52.

We proudly join, Annie's List, Education Round Rock, AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers, Texas State Teachers Association, and many more in endorsing Diana Maldonado for House District 52.

We hope you will join us in supporting Diana Maldonado with a donation of $10, $25, $50, or $100 today.  TexBlog PAC is committed to ensuring Diana Maldonado wins this November, and we have already donated $5,000 to help elect a fair-minded leader to the Texas House.  Join us today!
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Tony Jackson and Phil West...this is the kind of political event you should go to! [Apr. 23rd, 2008|01:10 pm]

Here's the world that we live in...BLOGS have birthday parties at bars. It's true. I'm not sure, as a people, how we've let this happen, but there it is.

All kidding aside, the Burnt Orange Report covers Texas politics really, really well. They are a huge support to Democrats all over the state and they totally GET IT.

So TONY JACKSON and PHIL WEST you should try and stop by. I say this because Tony and Phil are trying to go to the National Democratic Convention this year. So, you guys should really stop by!!!

oooh oooh ooh and the best reason of all is because Diana Maldonado will receive a present from Texas Blog Pac! Let's just say there are more than one ZERO involved.

Save The Date: Burnt Orange Report's 5th Anniversary Party

Burnt Orange Report will only turn 5 once, and we are celebrating with style on April 24th.
April 24th
Progressive hang out Scholz Beer Garten
8 p.m. until the music stops
Featuring the music of House Leader Jim Dunnam and the Bad Precedents.

See you there, revolutionaries!
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Texas Pregnancy Care Network: Total Boondoggle! [Apr. 17th, 2008|12:50 pm]
I helped write a report for NARAL last year. --Really I just gave them a load of rewritten text and some new analysis, they made that report rock super hard.

http://www.prochoicetexas.org/assets/files/hiddenthreattowomenshealth2008.pdf



The title of the report is:

A 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Taxpayer Financed Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Texas: A Hidden Threat to Women’s Health

I'm pretty proud of this. Peter helped me dig through the contracts and make sense of all the mumbo jumbo.

I know this is mainly a poetry audience. --But I just got published again y'all, and true to form (my form) I'm still talking about Lady Business!

You can't stop the ladies. ...That's all I'm saying.
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No more cigarettes [Apr. 13th, 2008|12:35 pm]
Hello LJ world. Lately I fee like this


I've quit smoking--cold turkey. I just finished week 2. -Not one puff, no gum, patches, and no bullshit. It's both harder and easier than anything else I've ever done in my entire life. Dramatic?!? Everything's dramatic, high school drama club dramatic!!!!!!

I am revisiting the age I was before I was addicted to nicotine. There's nothing like feeling (and acting in some cases) the panic and poor self esteem of a 15 year old person. My addicted brain tells me every hour or so, the only thing I have to do to regain balance and sanity is SMOKE SMOKE SMOKE.

Of course, this is bullshit. I am addicted to one of the most powerful drugs on the planet. And after about 20 years of giving my health and time over to it, I'm having way more psychological pangs than physical discomfort.

I've cried, I've screamed, I've worked too much, I've blown off working all together, I've been unfocused, super focused, hungry, obsessive, and a million other pointy, itchy things.

I've also noticed my skin looks great. My hair is soft. I can work out longer. I don't feel like a big ol' junkie with a disgusting habit I have no control over. And my blood pressure is a little lower. How can I tell? Because I'm not red as a beet every time I have a difficult moment....and my life is FULL of difficult moments these days.

So, you people that have lived through this and come out the other side. What do you on week two? The nicotine is out of my body, but not out of my soul.

Make no mistake, I'm not going back. I'm not on the edge of smoking again....this is not a cry for help. I want to know what strategies you used to bring your body and soul back to normal.
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New York Peeps: Free Tickets For You!!! THIS SUNDAY [Apr. 8th, 2008|02:37 pm]
My husband, Peter, is headed to NYC today to helm the Neapolitan Music Society's events. For those of you sweet NYC people, please know that you are more than welcome to come to either of these events. Peter's number is 512-784-3565. Call him or email me. We will make sure there are tickets for you at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU.

This is a pretty exciting deal for us. The music is so incredibly beautiful and the history is compelling.

http://www.neapolitanmusicsociety.org/

Casa Italiana Hosts Neapolitan Music Society
TIME: 6 PM
DATE: Friday, April 11, 2008
LOCATION: Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò
New York University
24 West 12th Street
TICKETS: Free and open to the public
DESCRIPTION: The evening will begin with a presentation by Professor Robert Gjerdingen, Northwestern University music historian and recent author of “Music in the Galant Style” (Oxford University Press, 2007), who will discuss the significant contributions of the 18th Century Neapolitan School of Music. Immediately following, the Neapolitan Chamber Ensemble will perform works by Durante, Pergolesi, and world premieres of Orgitano and Leo.




Neapolitan Music Society Concert
TIME: 5 PM
DATE: Sunday, April 13, 2008
LOCATION: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
New York University
566 LaGuardia Place
TICKETS: $45 for the general public and $12 for students. Neapolitan Music Society is offering reduced rate tickets ($30) for Casa Italiana members, NYU Faculty, Staff and Alumni (with proper id). To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.ticketcentral.com/index.asp?p=promocode&pid=6422. To purchase tickets by phone, call 212-279-4200. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Skirball Center Box office.
DESCRIPTION: “Neapolitan Masters: Foundation of the European Tradition” The event will feature the Neapolitan Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Naples-trained conductor M° Gioacchino Longobardi, performing premiere works of Durante, Leo, Scarlatti, Fiorenza and Hasse. Transcription and elaboration of all works by M° Gioacchino Longobardi and Alberto Vitolo.
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Change in your own Backyard. Pass it on! [Mar. 25th, 2008|04:49 pm]
Friends, here it is your first opportunity to fight for change right here in your own backyard this election season!!!!!


Diana Maldonado needs your help THIS SATURDAY (March 29, 2008). Diana will have tables at both the Travis County and Williamson County Conventions. We need a couple of shifts of people to cover the tables.

Can we count on you? If you are a delegate or unable to attend, please pass this on to someone you think would be interested in assisting a strong Democrat with a great chance of victory in the fall. Please let me know which location and shift suits you. We will need more people at the Williamson County than Travis County. If you are a delegate, you can help! There will be a LOT of down time at the convention!!

EMAIL ME AT: GEN AT DIANAMALDONADO.COM (573-3630)

I will set up the tables on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, respectively. I need several people to man the tables throughout the day. The schedule looks like this:

Travis Expo Center:
8am- Set up. I will be there to help
8-10am- Man the table
11-1pm- Man the table
1pm- Gather materials on table. I’ll work with you to pick them up.

Wilco Convention Stony Point H.S.

8-12am The table will already be set up
12-2pm Man the table
2-4pm Man the table. I will help you pack up.



Here is exact information regarding time location and what is required:

Williamson County Democratic Party 2008 County Convention

Stony Point High School

1801 Bowman Drive

Round Rock, Texas

Here’s what you need to know about Wilco’s convention.

1. The doors open at 8am.

2. There will be signs directing you to the entrance for the convention

3. The table will already have a banner, balloons, cards to pass out, stickers to pass out, a sign in sheet, and care package.

4. Meal tickets will be sold for 10.00 a plate.

5. Diana will speak at some point during the convention

6. You will be sitting close to volunteers for Mike Grimes and Jaime Lynn. We have all agreed to share information and resources. If you have a question don’t hesitate to ask them. We’re a team!


When someone approaches the table make sure they get a sticker, card, and that you ask them to sign in. The sign in sheet will have places for all their info, but what we’re really interested in is their name and email. We will also have spaces to mark whether they would like a sign, to volunteer, etc…

Here’s what you need to know about the Travis Co. convention.

Travis County Expo Center
7311 Decker Lane

Austin, Texas

Here’s what you need to know about Travis Co’s convention

1. Doors open at 8am.

2. Parking is $5

3. You will be at a table among a variety of interests and candidates

4. There’s food and drink there, but it’s not free.

5. There will be literature, sign in sheets, a banner, stickers and a care package


When someone approaches the table make sure they get a sticker, card, and that you ask them to sign in. The sign in sheet will have places for all their info, but what we’re really interested in is their name and email. We will also have spaces to mark whether they would like a sign, to volunteer, etc…

THANK YOU!!!
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The guy that wrote this hates Clinton. Interesting argument [Mar. 12th, 2008|10:35 am]
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
Lobbying the Superdelegates
posted by Paul Burka at 4:57 PM
[also posted on Burkablog]

In responding to Hillary Clinton's "offer" of the vice-presidency, Barack Obama made the point that he is the candidate who is leading: He has won the most states, the most popular votes, and the most delegates. The question is, Is this the end of the discussion of who ought to be the party's standardbearer or the beginning? Clinton's counter argument has been that many of Obama's wins have come in red states that a Democrat can't carry in the general election, while she has won such true blue states as California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and she is leading the polls in Pennsylvania. Obama says that any Democrat would carry those states. If, as it appears will be the case, the race for the Democratic nomination turns into a lobbying contest for superdelegates, which candidate is better positioned to argue that he or she will be the stronger candidate in November?

The case for Clinton: Yes, Obama has won the most states, the most popular votes, and the most delegates. However, many of his delegates come from red states that John McCain will carry in November: Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi (which votes today). The superdelegates should take into account that these delegates will not translate into electoral votes. The last two elections have been decided in "battleground" states such as Ohio, which Clinton won decisively, Michigan, whose delegates remain unallocated, and Pennsylvania, where she holds a substantial lead in the polls. These industrial states with large blue-collar white populations are precisely the states where Obama does poorly (except for his home state of Illinois, which is a true blue state). No Democrat can win the presidency without carrying these states, and the trends of this election year suggest that Obama will have trouble carrying them. She can further redraw the electoral map by using her strength among Hispanic voters to carry New Mexico (which went for Gore in '00 but Bush in '04) and Colorado. Obama has not done well among Hispanic voters and cannot count on being able to expand the party's base into the Southwest.

The case for Obama: He can redraw the electoral map by carrying southjern states with large black populations: Alabama 26.3% Georgia 29.9% South Carolina 29.0% Mississippi 37.1% A massive black turnout along with the usual Democratic vote in these states would give Obama a chance to break through in the Deep South. One could add Louisiana, North Carolina (where Obama has a nine-point lead in the polls), and Virginia, which is trending blue, to this list of states that are potential Obama pickups.

I realize that there are other arguments. Both candidates will attract new voters--young voters, in Obama's case, and Republican women, in Clinton's case. But in the end the superdelegates will focus on electoral votes, and, though I hate to acknowledge it, I think Clinton has the better case. If I were a Democratic superdelegate, I'd rather bet that Clinton will carry the Rust Belt trio of Michigan/Ohio/Pennsylvania than that Obama can pick up states in the South and hold onto Michigan and Pennsylvania.
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Remember what your kindergarten teacher told you: BE NICE! [Mar. 3rd, 2008|10:42 am]
After listening to members of both campaigns this weekend. I feel like I HAVE to say this...

Be nice. If you think you are going to be a part of changing the party in the White House, you'd better get good with the idea that every single one of you has a role to play for the campaign that comes out of the primary victorious.

I actually ran into a woman on Saturday that said if her Democratic candidate didn't win, she was thinking about voting for McCain or NOT VOTING. This is not a winning strategy.

When you go to your caucus tomorrow be respectful, on time, and follow the rules. Allow the folks that have worked in your precinct for years, before most of us ever paid attention, to do their job. Learn from them and after tomorrow night is over, continue to work hard.

Many of you are coming into the process for the first time. That is wonderful! Welcome! You are taking the reigns of your country and that is not only your duty, it is one of the smartest sexiest thing you can do as an American. There will be long lines tomorrow. Be respectful of the folks that are waiting to vote. REMEMBER: you are not allowed to do any electioneering within 100 feet of the polling place. It's great to be excited, but be mindful of the hard work of those poll workers and election judges, and most importantly, your friends and neighbors waiting to cast their vote.

The road is long. If you're upset at the other campaign, keep in mind that answering tough questions and surviving tough campaigns is what they signed up for. Further, what they've done to each other is simply not even close to what they are fixin' to go through in the general election.

Democracy is messy, rude, and involves all of us, particularly this time. Emotions are running high. You would do your candidate, precinct, state, and everyone a favor by being helpful and kind.

We can do it. ---But only if we work together. In the end, we are all Americans, Texans, neighbors, and friends.
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Liz Carpenter Endorses Hilary [Feb. 29th, 2008|09:13 am]
http://mt.coxnewsweb.com/shared-cgi/mt/mt-comments.cgi

The story is in the Austin American Statesman today. I was reading through the comments when I came across this piece of wisdom:

By Janet Carter
February 28, 2008 3:59 PM
Liz Carpenter? Wow — that’s impressive. The really old hag endorsing the old hag.

Here was my response:

Liz Carpenter was the first reporter allowed in to the all male press press briefings a half century ago. She was not only the press secretary for Mrs. Johnson, she was also one of the first women to work in the west wing of the White House. She wrote the 56 words that LBJ spoke when Kennedy was shot. She was a founding member of the Women's Political Caucus. She worked for Carter to establish the Department of Education. She is a tireless supporter of Choice. She has mentored and worked with so many leaders that they are truly too numerous to count.

To call her an "old hag" speaks to a truly staggering ignorance of her contributions and a level of sexism that I have come to expect from right wing zealots.

To take pot shots at Liz is simply not the type of behavior that reflects well on Obama or Democrats anywhere. I understand how excited everyone is about the primaries, but the bigger goal is to win in November. Some of the comments I've seen on this forum make me worry that Democrats will end up fighting so bitterly with each other that we will lose this crucial opportunity to get our nation back on track.

Liz has fought her entire adult life to make this world a better place. I honor her service and her example. I invite all of you to do the same, regardless of which candidate gets your vote.
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[Feb. 22nd, 2008|03:52 pm]
Hey Austin People,

Peter is hosting Scott Ritter at our house tonight!!! Scott was the last weapon's inspector to go to Iraq before the war. He was the first, along with Hans Blix, to tell the world that there weren't any WMD's. ...And he's going to be at our house for a party tonight.

You are welcome to come.

Call me for directions...573-3630
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What a sight!!! [Feb. 22nd, 2008|12:35 am]
I know I know...there are winners and loser in this game.

I'm so damn happy with both the candidates I can't tell you!!! Watching the head of the Democratic Party in Texas on national television was AWESOME. We're back, baby.

I saw Hilary tonight. I dropped by Obama's. Fantastic.

It's so nice to see something anything different than four more years of complete crap!!!!

On a totally different note, over 1,000 people have voted in the Taylor Daily Press poll.

We're behind again. I'm obsessed with this I know I know. But listen, people who want this world to be better near and far can make a difference very close to home.

www.taylordailypress.net

We are competitive. We are working hard to do the people's business for a damn change.

I'm ready for America to get better.
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I need like 15 seconds of your time. [Feb. 20th, 2008|10:46 am]
Pretend this is American Idol...but it actually matters.

Diana Maldonado is the Democrat running to represent Williamson County, Texas in the legislature.

A local paper, the Taylor Daily Press, is conducting a poll to gauge which candidate people like the most.

The website is www.taylordailypress.net

I know I posted this last night, but Diana needs your vote this morning. ...You can't vote twice, so thank you to all those that have helped her cause already!!!

The poll is on the left side of the page.

Come on people, we can do it!

gen
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Need your help...It will only take a moment! [Feb. 19th, 2008|10:03 pm]
Dear Friends,

The Taylor Daily Press, http://www.taylordailypress.net/ , has a poll on the front page. The poll asks "Who do you think should represent HD 52 in the Texas Legislature."

Please cast your vote for Diana Maldonado and spread the word! (I'm working for Diana and it would really mean a lot to me!)

Thank you for your assistance.
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An entry from Burnt Orange Report that should make all of us happy [Feb. 6th, 2008|11:41 am]
1) Both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama Individually had more votes than Senator McCain

As of 12:40am CST (I wrote this post last night), Senator Clinton had 5,763,143 total votes across the country, and Senator Obama had 5,687,890 votes across the country. McCain's total votes only came in at around 3 million. Republican critics will argue that these numbers are skewed b/c of California -- except this total was given when only a fraction of California votes had been counted.

The fact is simple: Democrats are turning out in record numbers to vote. I'm waiting until tomorrow, when the final numbers are in for New Mexico, but it looks like in the vast majority of states across the country, more Democrats voted than Republicans. This is huge news -- and gives instruction to what may happen in Texas in a month.
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Privilege...well, yes. My parents worked their butts off, oh, and I was an only child. [Jan. 18th, 2008|12:00 pm]
This meme is from "What Privileges Do You Have?", based on an exercise about class and privilege developed by Will Barratt, Meagan Cahill, Angie Carlen, Minnette Huck, Drew Lurker, Stacy Ploskonka at Illinois State University. If you participate in this blog game, they ask that you PLEASE acknowledge their copyright.

Bold all things that apply to you.

1. Father went to college

2. Father finished college

3. Mother went to college

4. Mother finished college

5. Have any relative who is an attorney, physician, or professor

6. Were the same or higher class than your high school teachers.

7. Had more than 50 books in your childhood home.

8. Had more than 500 books in your childhood home.

9. Were read children's books by a parent.

10. Had lessons of any kind before you turned 18.

11. Had more than two kinds of lessons before you turned 18

12. The people in the media who dress and talk like me are portrayed positively.

13. Had a credit card with your name on it before you turned

14. Your parents (or a trust) paid for the majority of your college costs.

15. Your parents (or a trust) paid for all of your college costs.

16. Went to a private high school.

17. Went to summer camp

18. Had a private tutor before you turned 18

19. Family vacations involved staying at hotels.

20. Your clothing was all bought new before you turned 18

21. Your parents bought you a car that was not a hand-me-down from them.

22. There was original art in your house when you were a child

23. You and your family lived in a single-family house.

24. Your parent(s) owned their own house or apartment before you left home.

25. You had your own room as a child.

26. You had a phone in your room before you turned 18 (for about a year in middle school)

27. Participated in a SAT/ACT prep course.

28. Had your own TV in your room in high school
29. Owned a mutual fund or IRA in high school or college

30. Flew anywhere on a commercial airline before you turned 16

31. Went on a cruise with your family.
32. Went on more than one cruise with your family

33. Your parents took you to museums and art galleries as you grew up.

34. You were unaware of how much heating bills were for your family
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Andrea Ravella, dead at 42 [Dec. 19th, 2007|03:16 pm]
LJ Family,

Our family has lost another great member. My sister-in-law died after a 4 year battle with cancer.

Andrea Ravella was 42 and leaves behind a loving family. Her husband and sons, are men of great love and strength, and surely will find their way in time. Her husband, Jim, has a wonderful tribute to her here: http://jravella.blogspot.com/

This is simply NOT like when we lost Peter's mother. Losing Andrea is tragic and truly stretches one's ability to accept a larger understanding of life and loss.

I am ready for Christmas although our tree is in the car port, the presents are not purchased, and there is no plan.

I am ready for a day or two off of all the roller coasters I'm on.
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Happy Birthday....TINA! [Nov. 26th, 2007|02:57 pm]
OK...Here's a coincidence that makes me smile!!

My sweet friend [info]doctortina is having her baby on Tina Turner's Birthday!!



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[Nov. 6th, 2007|10:20 am]
I'm leaving to NYC in a few minutes. I can't wait to see all my pals up there AND support Word Warriors at The Knitting Factory and Bluestockings...and I think...Amhearst College. (I hope so because I changed my ticket.)

I'm frantic about finding the right shoes. I'm not a kid. I should have some grown up lady shoes.

Do I have my ticket. Yes.

Woo hoo
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Eileen Ravella 1919-2007 God bless you. [Oct. 30th, 2007|10:11 pm]
Peter's mother, Eileen Ravella, died today. She had a massive stroke on Friday. She was getting ready to come to Austin for a family wedding on Saturday. Instead, she had a stroke. We went to Dallas to see her one more time. Those were the sweetest moments with the family and the Big E as Peter, her son my husband, called her. We visited with her in true Ravella fashion. There must have been 10 of us in that hospital room. I noticed that there was never a moment when someone wasn't holding her hand or whispering a final thought in her ear. She was not alone. Her daughter, Maureen, stayed with her while the rest of us made our way back to Austin for the wedding.

We're going to Dallas again for the memorial service. Then, Peter and I will fly up to Pittsburg with another of her daughters to place her ashes next to her husband and son.

Death stops everything. All of the job and kid and constant fighting with Pete's ex commotion is for an instant silent. It felt good to fold laundry that we'd ignored all weekend. It felt good to bake vegetables and chicken, simple and good.

Peter's mother was a wonderful woman. She lived a life of amazing dignity and conviction. She dropped out of college to assemble rifles during the war. She spent the rest of the war as an aircraft mechanic. She met Pete's father, Big Pete, at an airbase in Massachusetts. He would fly low over her house every day until she agreed to marry him.

In all they moved 36 times during their time in the Airforce. They went as far as Iran and as close as Wichita Falls, Texas. They had 8 children along the way, each of them remarkable in their own right. I'm not sure America makes families like this one anymore.

Of course they had their struggles and profound sadnesses. Eileen gave love freely, even when her faith made it difficult to understand or condone what people got up to. She simply loved her family to her very last breath. And they loved her. She had her first stroke the same year her husband died. Her daughters, Eileen, Mary, and Maureen took turns looking after mom. The Big E wasn't rooted to a place. She kept moving. We were lucky enough to have her stay with us for a few weeks the past two summers. That's what she did, she came to us. She saw us and the kids as we lived.

Eileen Ravella was not able to talk or walk much in the past few years, but her mind was intact and there was always a little bit of a twinkle in her eye. She had the peace of someone who had lived well. She was a voracious reader. Even though it took her longer than she would have liked, she'd tell you exactly what she thought about the most current of events. She was an FDR Democrat. She was a Catholic. She was a daughter of Irish immigrants. She wrote letters to the editor and worked at the polls every election. She believed in the sanctity of life and gave her time and service to charities that supported poor and mostly young mothers. She believed in social justice and when her kids gave her a bunch of guff, she'd go on strike until they came to sing to her. More than anything, she believed in her family.

She had the credentials to say, "Everything will be all right." You could believe her. She knew.
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Lordy Lordy [Oct. 17th, 2007|09:10 am]
He's a livejournal question, wrapped in an enigma...AND HE'S 40!

Mike Henry ladies and gentlemen.

Watch out or he'll organize a huge, arts festival when you're not looking!






Notice how thin we all were! And that Phil and Mike looked like a couple of Hairy Krishnas! har har
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