Starting off today by wishing great running, good luck and Giddyup! to our mates Emily Kraus, Cory Logsdon, Jacque Parker, Justin Mollak, and Anne Medeiros at Monday’s Boston Marathon. And to my old college buddy and guru mentee Andre Lejeune representing the Central Park Track Club.
I rarely wax political here in RGS but have a burr under my saddle this morning. Hilary Rosen’s comment that Ann Romney “hasn’t worked a day in her life” has inflamed stay at home moms across the country. And it got me ticked off too, as it should every Stay At Home Parent, regardless of gender. It is a slap in the face to any of us that have been the home maker, providing our children with the daily guidance and support necessary while the spouse/significant other is out winning the bread. This woman doesn’t understand or appreciate or approve of the sacrifices made by those of us that work daily, often around the clock, in the house. It is an insult to her own mother for goodness sake. I’ve seen this type, critical of the work that is done, complaining about how the “free” time is spent, always on the “get a job rant”. Yeah, she’s a real piece of work this one. If you are a stay at home parent, blessings be upon you!
Most of you know my liberal bent and might be surprised to find out I’ve actually had dinner with Mitt Romney. Typical politician, there was hardly enough room for both our egos at the table. This was arranged by the Boston Athletic Association when they were presenting their bid to host the 2008 USA Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon. More Boston memories that will be a special part of my running lore.
Had a great turnout for this morning’s Geezer Run. A bunch of retirees and stay at home parents getting together on Friday mornings for some healthy living, oh my.
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