My run for school board this past May was not my first foray into local politics. I had run in 2003 also and the woman who beat me is still on the Board. I had also, several years ago, applied for an open position that was available but withdrew my name after the interview when… Continue reading Board of Education
I have been struggling lately with trying to find my voice as I write. I am not tired of writing. Nor have I run out of things to say. I am just stepping back and wondering about some of the issues I wish to write about now that I am an elected official. I want… Continue reading Trying to Find My Voice
This is the last in a series of posts for Momalom.com’s Five for Ten challenge. I said yes last night. So did the voters in my school district. First, my yes. Then, the voters’ yes. My school district has a PTA Council which is a PTA that involves representatives from the four buildings – two… Continue reading I Said Yes
Just a quick message to all of you out there who may be wondering what I decided to do regarding the Board of Education election. I took a few hours yesterday – yes, I now know where my children get their procrastination gene from as petitions were due at 5 pm yesterday – to walk… Continue reading Board of Education Update
I have been making two lists in my head. This is not totally out of the ordinary for me. I make lists all the time. These lists, though, were brought on by a visit from a neighbor about ten days ago. I was writing, totally absorbed in my work, this particular day. I did not… Continue reading Making Two Lists
I had toyed with a run for board of education again this year. I did run one time before but lost the seat. Now, after having made time to go to the board meeting last evening, I am glad I made the decision to not run. First, at the previous meeting, the superintendent had asked… Continue reading Let’s All Act Like Adults
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