Pic Of The Day - 12.04.14 - I'm Not A Hoarder

I'm a collector! I happen to collect things and one of best collections is my Martini glasses.  These glasses are what started the collection.  As they are unpacked, they are hand washed, dried and safely put away.

(not so) Str8 Up With A Twist

I was back at the Hilton Americas on Saturday for the Creating Change 26 conference on Saturday.  I spend additional time hobnobbing schmoozing networkingwith people from all over.  I was also to present with some of my co-workers about Legacy's history and the impact of fundraising.  The title of the presentation was The Little Agency That Could...and Did!

More portion was subtitled Parallel Lines and had one timeline of the growth of the agency with another timeline of the impact of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.  I thought we were wonderful.

So...after it was over, I proceeded to the bar.  I was going to order a Rose Kennedy but right before the waitress left I noticed this on the table:

I've never been a big fan of fruity drinks that try to pass as a Martini just because it is served in a Martini glass.  I've been known to drink a Cosmo from time to time.  Lemon Drops don't really do it for me.  So I was bit skeptical about this but when in Rome when at Creating Change why not?

Well...the damn thing was so good I had two!  I'm glad I went out of my comfort zone.

Run Forrest! Run!

It is just a bit after 1030A and it's already been a busy day.



Woke up again at 430A. Had an unusual dream but I can't really tell you about it because I only have a hodgepodge recollection of it. I stayed in bed until 500A. Took Calvin out around 530A for a 20 minute walk. When I stepped out the front door I realized that today is going to be a sticky one. It was 77 degrees and 79% relative humidity. UGH!

The 10th running of the Houston Pride 5K Fun Run occurred this morning at 730A. I still don't understand what is so fun about running in the heat and humidity but it was for a good cause. The course was up and down part of the infamous Allen Parkway Death March. For those who have ever run the Houston Marathon you know what I'm talking about.

Some of the usual suspects were there this morning. Doug, Scott, Brian and Charlie ran the 5K. Micheal was our cheerleader/baggage handler. I didn't have my camera with me so the only photo I have to post is a pic of the remnants of the run.



The six of us then went to Barnaby's on West Gray for breakfast. We got there at 830A and were the first customers of the day. That is when I realized most of Houston was still in bed. And while we sat there, some people came in who had the I just rolled out of bed look. The banter at the table was a great way to start the day. Anytime you can talk about Martinis, Pink's U+UR Hand and good times in New Orleans, you know it's going to be a great day!


OK. Need to scoot. Catch up with y'all l8r.