UTW's Hot 100

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I once again was named to Urban Tulsa Weekly's Hot 100 for 2010. The annual feature story lists Tulsa movers and shakers from all walks of life. I was even more pleased to see a number of friends and colleagues on the list (as well as great people that I haven't yet met): To name just a few, there's blogger Natasha Ball, urban-friendly developer Jamie Jamieson, City Councilors Roscoe Turner, Maria Barnes, and Jim Mautino, former Councilor Chris Medlock, planning commissioner Liz Wright, neighborhood activist Herb Beattie. I'm also tickled that my entry is nestled between Dawn Welch of the Rock Cafe and the Round-Up Boys -- both favorites of the Bates family. I don't want to exceed fair use -- read the article for the whole list, and don't miss the cover take-off on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Thanks to UTW staff for the kind words. I will work hard in 2010 to make BatesLine hot enough to be worthy of the honor.