I'm Back

I know all you million readers missed me. Life has been so super busy - working for an AC company in the summers = hectic. Trying to raise a one-year old while working for an AC company in the summers = insane. But I am grateful to have work, and a job that allows me to be with my son - and I'm grateful he survived the summer being raised/supervised by his 4-year old cousin. The weather is cooling down, so I get a little more free time and a little less stress...but with me that doesn't seem to last very long. 

It goes without saying that I was pretty much out of the loop and slacking in my civic duties this summer. But I did get the chance to "run" for Precinct Committeeman (PC) in my precinct (the local-est entity of government) for the Republican party. I say "run" because I did not produce/authorize any mud-slinging commercials that we all love, nor did I make and distribute bumper stickers with my name and slogan. There were, however, about 24 running for 17 allowed positions, and by some miracle, I got elected! 

Turns out, because of the redistricting in our area, our precinct is brand new, and about 15 of the 17 PCs are all brand new too! It should be interesting, we had quite a few different motivating factors that prompted my fellow PCs to get involved, and we have a wide range of views and positions even within our highly-Republican/LDS/conservative square mile. I was elected Precinct Captain at our Organizational Meeting - and it's off to a slow start, especially with me at the helm! But I appreciate these people for getting involved - they are all highly respected and I think we'll have a lot of fun trying to get our neighborhood active. 

I have also joined a couple of liberty organizations (as if Precinct Captain will not give me enough to do). I believe that it is so important, especially in these crazy times in which we live, to stay involved and at the very least, informed. My great uncle recently passed away, a highly-respected man in the eyes of his family, church, and community. He was a man who lived a full life and took his responsibilities in each aspect of his life very seriously. He wisely observed throughout his civic service: "the world is run by those who show up." -Lewis Noble Tenney, Jr. How true that is - and how important it is for good, honest people to show up.

So, if you feel like you should be doing something more in government but don't know where to start, just show up. Start reading. Start with the constitution. Research the propositions and candidates, share your views, discuss with your families. Find out where you can do the most good and show up. "If ye have desires to serve God (and country), ye are called to the work." D&C 4:3 

Last Day to Register as a Republican (or update address etc.) - TOMORROW 10/9/12 - go to servicearizona.com.

Election - November 6th

Stand up for Freedom and Liberty - Every Day

P.S. Here's a picture of the cutest little dude in the whole world: