Hi All,
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the springtime.
I just came from a benefit luncheon for our junior Senator,
Maria Cantwell, who is up for re-election next year. She was
joined by all of the other female Democratic Senators
(except Senator Clinton, who could not make it) and it was
really a treat to hear all of them speak--Barbara Boxer
(CA), Mary Landrieu (LA), Blanche Lincoln (AR), Patty Murray
(WA), Barbara Mikulski (MD), and Debbie Stabenow (MI). They
were all stumping for Maria, and they remarked on how
impressive it is that Washington state has a female Governor
and two female Senators--the first time this has ever
happened in our country. It was inspiring to see all of
these women leaders, and hear them talk about how they are
fighting for better education, childcare, environmental
protection, reproductive choice, healthcare, and numerous
other issues. Afterwards I met Sen. Stabenow, and learned
that she is a Spartan just like my folks. She was really
friendly and refreshingly down to earth.
Our little family is doing well. Liam continues to learn new
words and his dexterity and speed are increasing daily. His
latest enthusiasms are for heavy construction equipment and
skateboards, which he refers to as "back hoe" and "board-o,"
respectively. It is so much fun to watch him exploring the
world and discovering how things work. This is admittedly a
painful process at times (his knees are perpetually scabby)
but he is one of the happiest people I know. Amy and I feel
really lucky that he is&nbs |
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