Daily Archives: January 23, 2007

The state of the city speech

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve got some bloggage and reactions to the Mayor’s State of the City speech (which you can find here) over at Kuff’s World. Anybody here attend the GHP lunch, or just otherwise have a reaction to the speech? Leave a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | 1 Comment

Farmer’s Branch tries again

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

They may be down in Farmer’s Branch, but they’re not out. The five-member City Council voted unanimously to rescind an earlier measure and replace it with a modified version that must be approved by voters in May before it goes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in National news | 1 Comment

The Stables: Gone but not (yet) forgotten

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, The Stables was torn down. Remember what it used to look like? Well, this is what it looks like now: Sad, isn’t it? And see the marquee, now lying forlornly on the grass? Here’s its fate: I wish … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Food, glorious food | 5 Comments

Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

While Olivia and I were in Portland, one of the things I learned was that my 7-year-old niece Vanessa loves the show “Deal or No Deal”. She even has the home version of it, which she played with my sister, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | 2 Comments

You don’t want fries with that?

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Given a choice, kids will eat healthy foods. Who knew? The cafeteria lunch line at Columbus Elementary School moves quickly as students grab portions of carrots, celery, apples and oranges. French fries and hamburgers, once cafeteria staples, aren’t even offered. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Food, glorious food | 2 Comments

Birthday party wars

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This sort of thing alternately amuses and horrifies me. Birthdays Without Pressure is taking aim at the oneupsmanship that drives moms and dads to throw parties that will really, really impress the kids and the other parents, too. “We feel … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Society and cultcha | 4 Comments

The Lege wants to cure cancer

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This sounds interesting. Texas could become a world leader in cancer research if state lawmakers succeed in a plan to bring $3 billion to the state. The plan, which several lawmakers discussed today in a meeting with Gov. Rick Perry, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 3 Comments