Cancelled BBQ

So I must confess why the sudden cancellation in the BBQ for June 16th. That is the same day as the The Komen Race for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer. This is an important cause to our family and very important to Debbie given her (our) recent experience.

So we will hold a BBQ another time. Meanwhile, please sponsor someone who is walking this Saturday.

Yard Signs For Sale!

A classmate aproached my eighth grade daughter and said "We have a sign in our yard with your dad's name on it!"

Other friends heard this and asked, "Can we get one?"

One girl asked, "How much?"

Without missing a beat, my daughter replied, "Five bucks!"

She reportedly sold $35 worth of signs the first day and $25 the next. Asked what she planned for the money, she said she would donated it to the campaign after deducting her costs.

Who Reads This Stuff Anyway?

Thank you for the couple of comments I have received on blog entries. I am glad to know the entries are appreciated.

HOWEVER, when I asked my wife, Debbie, about a particular entry, she replied, "I don't read that!" But I am happy to know someone does. Thanks!

A Day of Loss / What is important?

Yesterday a friend died from cancer. She was 41. There is no way my words can do her justice. There are many tragic elements when a young person dies: the lost potential, the many friends left behind. But the saddest element to me is when the parents outlive their children.

In this case both parents attended their child when she died. Parents should not have to bury their children. That is the greatest tragedy.

So hug your loved ones twice tonight. Remember it is the relationships we make that enrich our lives, not the accomplishments we obtain.

Signed Sealed & Delivered

Filing for office opened today at the King County Department of Elections. I waited for the crowds to subside (yes, there are actually crowds of people who want to run for public office).

Here is a picture of me as the registrar notarizes my declaration of candidacy. The shirt is an early father's day gift from my daughter. The picture marks another step of progress towards the November election.

Earlier today I had coffee with a potential supporter. The issues are the same all over the City: its time for a change, lets manage growth to add to the community not subtract, and please someone help with the traffic!

Doorbelling is going well. If I haven't knocked on your door, I will be coming soon!

The Importance of Local Government

The fact you are reading this blog means you have at least a passing interest in local government. Local government is where the ACTION is. Every day local government impacts your life.

Today was a great day for doorbelling, although a little hot. Thanks to all of you who took the time to discuss local issues and share my enthusiasm for the City of Redmond.

For those of you interested in a yard sign, click here, to sign up!