Last Login:Feb 23, 2010
Name:charlie
Age:43
Location:Des Moines IA 50310

charlie

About Me:
I am the Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. I also teach Election Law at the Drake University School of Law. I am very involved in Freemasonry. I love professional and college sports.

Professional/Career:
Lawyer , Lobbyist , Professor , Public speaker

Favorite Type of Music:
The 80's

Favorite Activities:
TV watching, Going to movies, Fishing, Walking, Playing team sports, Listening to music, Watching sporting events, Playing music, Eating out/dining out, Outdoor activities, Playing cards

My Playlist

Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party
M - Pop Musik
Missing Persons - Destination Unknown
Daddy Yankee - Rompe
Linear - Sending All My Love
Rick James - Superfreak
Adam Ant - Goodie Two Shoes
Donnie Iris - Ah Leah
Beastie Boys - Sabotage
Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me
Saga - On the Loose
Depeche Mode - Strange Love
The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth
Depeche Mode - People Are People
KC and the Sunshine Band - Give it up
After The Fire - Der Kommissar
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Love Rollercoaster
Boy Krazy - That's What Love Can Do
Saliva - Click Click Boom
Finger Eleven - Paralyzer
Wang Chung - To Live and Die in LA

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Blogs

SubjectCategoryDate
Still Alive
Thank you to all my friends who have been wondering about my whereabouts of late.  During legislative session I am frequently out of my office and in the Capitol get...
The 80's Feb 11, 2010
Valuable Lesson
Ok so as a political creature and a professional I knew better, but still let it happen:  I get a work email that I thought was doing damage to the agency that I am ...
The 80's Dec 29, 2009
Happy birthday/Early Merry X-Mas
You know who this message is aimed at and why.  Expect props and public shout outs.  I caved in to your peer pressure and tag team (;...
The 80's Dec 11, 2009
Snow
Killer snowstorm in Iowa.  Late for speech on Tuesday, had to leave work early that day, couldn't come to work at all yesterday, couldn't get in until afternoon toda...
The 80's Dec 10, 2009
Last Class
Tonight is the last night of teaching for the semester and I can focus on my "real" job.  Amazing how fast a semester can fly by and how fast life goe...
The 80's Dec 3, 2009
Little Victories/Lost Keys
So I couldn't find a set of keys to a building.  Looked everywhere I they should have been.  While I might have overcome this problem, it was really bothering m...
The 80's Dec 1, 2009
Post Holiday
I hope and trust that all of you who celebrate the American Thanksgiving had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.  Full speed ahead to the next set of holidays....
The 80's Nov 30, 2009
Holiday
I hope that all of you have a happy and safe holiday week.  Take some time and enjoy the things in life that you are thankful for this week.  Sambuca, cigars, a...
The 80's Nov 23, 2009
Positive Thoughts
Think fondly of me, send positive thought waves my way, and have a drink on my behalf as I sit in a tuxedo eating rubber chicken at a "social" ev...
The 80's Nov 19, 2009
Sambuca/Cigar Time
Getting close to Sambuca and cigar time.  All of you have a fun and safe weekend. ...
The 80's Nov 13, 2009

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Recent Forum Posts

10-16-2009 (10:18 am)
Thanks Jeff.  Much appreciated.

10-15-2009 (11:50 am)
Yes, I was referring to the the blog postings.  I should have been more specific.  Thank you. 

10-14-2009 (4:32 pm)
I have checked (as in checkmark) the Allow Comments section on my Profile, yet can't seem to have people comment on my blog postings?  Am I missing something?