Overtime

Some of us at work were sent home early today, since we have already worked alot of overtime this week. That is fine with me. All this working was cutting into my Politicking Time.

Today I am having 2 Banners made up. I am going to put up these Banners at the Democratic County Convention. They will announce to Convention Delegates that I'm running for Washington County Commissioner.

I'm still going Camping this Weekend, but if my Grandfather gets worse, I may have to travel to American Fork, Utah!

Camping

I am going camping this Weekend. I will leave for my Camping Trip, after work tomorrow.

I have been handing out my Campaign Flyer. It has been well received!

My Grandfather is very ill! My Mother travelled up to Northern Utah to be with my Grandfather.

Citizenship

A Nation is only as strong as it's Citizens. We must continually ask ourselves whether we are doing all that we can do towards building a Just Society! Will American fragment into a place that People of Good Will no longer desire to live? So many people in America say they don't want to get involved because____. That blank symbolizes the infinite number of excuses that people use, instead of actually fullfilling their duties of Citizenship!

Flyers

My brochures ended up being flyers. I had 200 flyers printed on light-blue paper. I figure this will give me something to pass out the Democratic County Convention. Also I can hand out some of the flyers now!

Brochure

Today I'm designing a campaign brochure. Since I'm running for County Commissioner, I will be distributing these brochures at the Democratic County Convention on April 29th, and also at the Democratic State Convention on May 13th.

Grassroots Politicking

A person that I met at the Precinct Caucuses, came up to me today and said that he is ready to take a Leadership Role in the Democratic Party! That is what we need! People who are ready to stand up, and assist in the betterment of our Country!

Caucuses

I went to the Caucuses yesterday. I was asked to help out with some traditionally low turn out Precincts. Out of 19 Precincts, we had only 17 people show up! I gave a small presentation on behalf of Senate Candidate, Pete Ashdown. Also I told everyone about my own candidacy for County Commissioner.

When I played Chess yesterday, one of the fellows that I play Chess with, had laminated the article about me, that was in the paper. He gave this to me as a present, and has offered to assist my campaign financially!

One of the Guys at the place that I work is a hardcore Republican. However, he was so impressed that I'm running for Political Office, that he posted the article about me in his home. He said that his Wife didn't like this, but that he told her that the article was about one of the Guys at work, and that he was leaving the article posted in his home!

Chess

I'm going to play some Chess at the St. George Chess Center for about 45 minutes, and then I'm going to attend the Democratic Precinct Caucuses at a local Middle School!

Pete Ashdown

Although I have previously mentioned this, Pete Ashdown is running for the U.S. Senate here in Utah. Unless my readers want to endure another 6 years of Orrin Hatch, I suggest we all do everything we can to help Pete! For more information: http://PeteAshdown.org.

In my own campaign for County Commissioner, I will be running against a 3 term incumbent, as well as an Independent Candidate. I won't have to run in a Primary, so I am focusing on the General Elections in November.

Tomorrow will be the Precinct Caucuses here in Utah. We will be meeting between 7-8 PM. I will be helping to Supervise 19 Precincts in St. George. Although I mentioned this information in a previous post, I think it bears repeating. Grassroots Politicking is where it's at! I look forward to feeling the energy from the people who attend the caucuses!

C.S. Lewis

I'm on my way to a C.S. Lewis Study Group. I have attended two sessions so far, and have three to go.

Earlier today I attended a Bahai Study Group.

Yesterday I went to a Library Book Sale, and bought several interesting books for $2.50.

2006 Elections

Yesterday was an eventful day! The filing closed for those who are running for office in Utah. Here in Washington County, Democrats (myself included) are running for two County Commissioner Seats. At the State Legislature level, all three districts in this County will be contested by Democratic Candidates. Even the Mainstream Media is amazed by the Political Turmoil taking place in Utah! On Tuesday I will be helping with the Precinct Caucuses. Jim Guard and I, will be supervising 19 Precincts at a Middle School.

Religion

Progressively-Minded People need to stop allowing the Conservatives from convincing The Public that they have a Monopoly on Religion. Just because Liberals don't always wear there Religion on their sleeves, doesn't mean that Liberals are any less Spiritual!

Book

Even though I haven't written very much of my Book yet, I am very excited about it. My plan is to write a short book about Progressive Politics, so that aspiring Political Activists can receive a bit of mentoring. My book should also be interesting to those who already have some experience in Politics.

Newspaper Article

The Newspaper Article about me appeared on page #2 of the Spectrum!

Also I am still writing a Book about Progressive Politics. I will be Self- Publishing this book.

Miracle

Sometimes Miracles occur! However, we tend to look for natural explanations, so that we don't become to overwhelmed by what's happening directly in front of us! The Current Miracle that I'm referring to, is happening in Washington County, Utah. Where I live, the filing date for Political Office this year is March 7th---March 17th. When March 17th rolls around, look at how many Democrats will have filed for County Offices, and the State Legislature. If after careful study, you don't believe this is a Miracle, than you have more humbug in you than Ebeneezer Scrooge!

Brian Passey

Today I was interviewed by Brian Passey, the best reporter at The Spectrum newspaper. He is going to put an article in the local Newspaper, about my bid for County Commissioner. My Mother doesn't know that I'm running for Political Office, so I hope she doesn't faint when she reads about it in the Newspaper!

Bahai Blog

Here is an interesting Bahai Blog: http://BahaiViews.blogspot.com. I discovered this blog, when Technorati informed me that they had linked to my blog.

Yesterday I went to my C.S. Lewis Study Group for the 2nd time. They made me pretend that I was one of the Characters in one of his books.

Candidate

Yesterday I filed to run for County Commissioner (Seat A). I am running against a longtime incumbent. The filing period will be open for another week. Then I will know if I am running in a Primary, or if I will simply be running in the General Election!

Elections

Tomorrow I will be filing to run for the office of County Commissioner.

Iran

Why can't the Bush Administration leave Iran alone? Mr. Cheney comes within an inch of killing someone with a Shotgun, yet he feels the need to beat the War-Drum against Iran! It is an interesting World, we live in.

Progressive Politics

The Title of the book I'm writing is: Progressive Politics. The sections will be: Blogging, Grassroots Politicking, and Social Justice.

Yesterday I went to the Lecture on C.S. Lewis. The lecture was good, and the lecturer encouraged questions and comments from the audience. Also the Potluck was quite good. Especially the desserts!

Laptop Computer

I received my Laptop Computer in the mail yesterday. It works! However, I don't have it hooked up to the Internet yet.

I attended a Bahai Study Group this morning. I have been meeting with this group for several weeks. We have almost finished studying a manual, that was published by The Ruhi Institute.

Tonight I am going to visit Grace Episcopal Church. They are having a Study Group this entire month about C.S. Lewis, and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Being somewhat familiar with C.S. Lewis's writings, I thought I would go down there, and give everyone my two-cents.

Quote

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, Whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's Beauty or failed to express it; Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; Whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction.

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Write a Book

This year I am going to write a Book! I will let everyone know what it will be about, when I figure that out myself.