Pardon me Your Honor

I was visited yesterday by a dude running for Adams County Judge. He was just that, a total dude. Blonde hair, muscley, tanned skin, young and very much a politician.

Since living here I have gotten over my fear of random visitors (in R-town an unexpected vistor is never a good thing) and actually wanted to talk to him. So he told me about himself, his career history his views and yadda yadda yadda.

He told me he was the only Judge running who had the endorsement of the F.O.P. (isn't that the point of a political endorsement? a group supports one candidate? so his being the "only" candidate endorsed by the F.O.P. really isn't that impressive) Then he told me he is a Republican and very conservative on all the issues. We talked about children and the growing drug problem in the area and things like that. We talked for a good 5 - 10 minutes I guess. Nice guy.

Backed by the Boys in Blue and a Republican - 'nuff said. He has my vote.

Then later I got to thinking ... why does it matter if a Judge is a Republican or a Democrat? I understand they are also individuals and are entitled to their own opinions. But on the bench, isn't Lady Justice blind? Shouldn't the law be the law and a Judge do his job based only on the law and NOT his or her personal feelings on the matter?

A Judge doesn't make new laws, present new laws, pass or reject new laws, nor does he represent my interests in Congress.

But, suffice it to say he does still have my vote and I hope should I ever appear in his court room for defacing an Obama campaign sign next election that he will empathize and let me go.

Adjusting

I have never been much of a writer, but I feel like I have some things to say lately.

So here is where I will say them for anyone who might care.

It's been almost three weeks since Steve left. I miss him everyday. He is my best friend and the love of my life. Nothing is the same without him here.

The dogs miss him. Angus especially. He is acting differently and I don't think it is only due to the new dog. He is constantly at my side when previously he would find his favorite comfy sleeping spot waiting for Daddy to get home from work and I would barely see him.

The cat misses him. He is the only one she likes.

Jake has stepped up as Man of the House and I am so proud of him. He has really matured in the last couple of months and is such a joy to be around. I find myself watching the clock just waiting for him to get home from school! He is learning to mow the grass and help me with other household chores.

But we are all settling into a new routine that just gets us through each day. One day at a time. Slowly I am making plans for things to occupy my time from now until his return. Hopefully by having small things to look forward to each week or so that will help the time go by faster.

I am grateful to all of our friends and family that have offered their support and help with anything while he is gone. They know what a spoiled wife I have been! But it's all coming back to me and I am remembering how to be a single parent taking care of a house all by myself ... just add 3 more dogs and a yard ... nothing to it! Ha! I am still going through the "I can do it" phase, but I will definitely call for backup when that wears off!