Activist

Please excuse my absence from blither blather headquarters lately. I know-I have been remiss in posting my usual blogging drivel; however, I have a good excuse. I even left my household and laundry unattended, on a Saturday mind you-so I could march on my state capitol and let my elected officials know that I am unhappy with their anti-teacher legislation (HB130 to be exact). Not only have I been marching and rallying, but I have been writing vitriolic SHAME ON YOU! letters to the governor, my senator, and my representative. I am so pissed about this issue that I actually listed by name those who I consider to be enemies and traitors to the American people to big kid who is my avid audience. As he listens to my wild diatribe all wide-eyed and impressed, I try to temper my political propaganda by explaining that there are many complexities to the issue and that he should certainly work to be well informed before making his own judgements. He shakes his head and says, "No mom, I believe YOU!" And for the moment I am satisfied with this poiltical coup-my son is proud of his liberal bra-burning mother who won't hesitate to shake her fist at ignorance and injustice.

BTW-when I got home, the house was all busted up, lil brother had watched TV all day, no one knew if the piles of laundry were clean or dirty, the dog hadn't been fed, and Mr B was happily watching the History Channel. And after a full day of freedom fighting, I just didn't give a damn either.