Down and Dirty

This is the billboard behind our office since the Firestone plant is also behind us. It's a pretty cool sign. I hope you can read it. If not, it says, "Export tires, not jobs!"

Today was a good day in the sense that we got a lot accomplished. Megan and I were sent in the morning to get some office supplies. If you know me, then you know I heart office supply shopping. I can't explain it and I won't try to, but I heart it a lot.

So we spent some time at Office Max trying to keep away from the stalker salesclerk. Yes, he was a stalker. The moment we walked in, he accosted us from behind the information counter, "Can I help you ladies find anything?"

"Um, thanks, no."

"Well, just let me know."

So we go down and aisle and head down another one and before we get to the end of it, there he is again.

"Can I help you ladies yet?"

"Um, thanks, no. We're fine."

"Okay then."

He stopped asking us after that but then I saw him at least three more times before we paid for our goods. He also was the guy behind the counter when we paid. What the hell? Creepy Malachi-looking kid.

And yes, that reference to "Children of the Corn" is fitting. In many ways.

So then we went to a luncheon with other labor women and Governor (and former Senator) Jean Carnahan. You may remember her late husband as the man who beat John Ashcroft after his untimely death. She is an incredible woman and she shared some interesting insights and her story with us.

After that, it was back to the office for a strategy and planning session. It went a long time, but we got a lot accomplished. Of course, we also know we have a lot of work ahead of us. So that's part of the reason I haven't been blogging in a while, it's been busy.

But right now, I'm multitasking. That's talent, kid.