Here we go Again

Thanks to those who voted online for my pal, Cayla, running for State Senate in Iowa. She made it past the first round. Please Vote Again in Round Two

Here's a message directly from her.

Round 2 and a Big Thank-you!
From Cayla Baresel
Yesterday at 5:52pm
Hello everyone!

I just wanted to thank everyone so much for taking the time and voting for me as your favorite House Candidate on Senator Harkin's website! Your vote got me to the second round! Now, all I am asking of you is to vote again! The top five receive $2,000 and the top winner gets the grand prize of an additional $5,000! Your support and help mean the world to me so, thank-you so much!

http://www.tomharkin.com/action/building-blue

Best,
Cayla

Curtis's Guide to Suburban Living: Episode 1

Online Voting - Can you spare a minute

A co-worker of mine from the campaign in Iowa loved the life so much that she has decided to run for the State House. While I don't think I'm going to head back there for another summer of organizing, there's some things I can do from here. And you can help.

Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is donating money to help local candidates. To determine who to give the money to, he's using an online vote. To me this seems be a bit crazy, since I'd rather the money be spent on the merits. But, if this is the game, I'm more than willing to play. If you can spare a minute to go the website below and vote, I'd appreciate it.

You have to pick your favorite state Senate candidate first. Pick whoever you want for this category. But when you get to State House, my friend's name is Cayla Baresel. She's the 4th one down on the list. They also ask for your contact info. I'll turn the other way if you choose to use a secondary e-mail, just your initials, or even fake name. My guess is that they just want to add you to Tom Harkin's fundraising e-mail list, so there's no harm in honesty. That would just mean a few e-mails a year when he's raising funds. So that parts up to you.

http://www.tomharkin.com/action/building-blue


Cayla is my age and a native Iowan. And while at first her age may seem like a detriment, the person she's running against won the seat in 2006 at the age of 22. So there's precedent.

USA Today in Demand

You may laugh at my enjoyment of the USAToday; however, as this photo shows, it's the #1 choice for hoodlums and thieves. I'd say I'm in good company.

PSA: Don't ride the green or yellow line if you want to make it home at any point. Track construction has totally thrown off my rail-to-bus transfer schedule.

Nats

Wonderful day to visit Nationals Park

Orwellian

If I ever watched Larry King Live immediately followed by 1984, I think my dreams would look something like this . . .

SDOC

Seal and Sandra Day O'Connor, a couple of the notables from this evening.

Success!

Got it!

Do You Know Who I Am?

It's always best to come prepared. The gala had run out of Media passes, so I dug deep and found this one from Hillary Clinton's Four Corners of Iowa Tour. Nobody asked me why there were barns on my pass. Then again, nobody asked of why I was wearing my belt as a headband, so I think they weren't really paying attention. (kidding, obviously. It's still hidden. I will be home in about 20 minutes. I wonder if it's still there)

A Current Affair

I'm paparazzi. Mother must be so proud.

Loopless

Not wanting to miss the bus, I grabbed my belt on the way out the door assuming I could put it on later. As I stood at the bus stop, I began to put on the belt. Of course, those of you who do this sort of thing everyday know that tuxedo pants have no belt loops. It was news to me. I quickly realized that if I didn't act fast, I would have to carry my belt around with me the whole night. Depending on your perspective, I would either be in a constant state of dress or undress. The former would be uncouth, the latter, perhaps criminal. So I ran behind one of the townhouses near the bus stop and hid the belt behind a bush. Hopefully this post amuses you, but, more importantly, hopefully it serves as a reminder for me to get the belt when I get home tonight.

Silver tie in a black tie world

I am dressed up nice to report on two galas tonight. Medical fundraisers. Black tie and all. Check back for periodic updates.

Nuts about the Nats

Somebody wrote this diddy for the Washington Nationals. I'm going to my first game at the new Nationals Stadium next week. I expect to hear all fans, young or old, singing this crowd-pleaser in between every innings.*






*Meet the Mets is still a superior song.

LK

Larry King came to town today to settle a score with me and my blog. Photos are below.
Believe it or not, one of the two below is not a wax figure.




































Admittedly, one of these pictures is actually a few years old. However, always Mr. Consistency, Larry is wearing the same outfit.