We had our State Democratic Executive Committee meeting this weekend in Galveston, Texas, and a fundraiser the night before featuring the Legends of Democratic Politics – past and future – and Senator Wendy Davis.

Yes, I took this picture with my phone. And yes, those are my tennis shoes.

There was standing room only in the ballroom and excitement I have not seen since Ann Richards ran for Governor.  People paid $100 a person – with all proceeds going to the Texas Democratic Party – even to stand at the back and hear her speak.

She did not disappoint.  She spoke about education, health care for Texans, bring business to Texas (without it being a Presidential tour at taxpayer expense, I suspect), and making Texas great again.

On the podium during her speech sat my tennis shoes that I wore to Austin at the first rally after Wendy stood up.  She signed them and we auctioned them for $1,350.  So, if you think you’re cool, you are not even near cool until Wendy Davis signs your tennis shoes and they bring $1,350 to the Texas Democratic Party.

Just so you know, Judge Steven Kirkland said that I am cool and since he is the bona fide arbiter of all things cool, it is damn official.