After speaking with my campaign manager about my slip in the polls, we decided a change in strategy was in order. I quickly ruled out mass quantities of spam email, campaign promises I couldn’t keep and ballot box stuffing courtesy of my technologically inclined relatives.
I am going to try to run a clean campaign here, after all, even if I do have a few shady characters in my court.
There is one tried and true tactic, however, that just about every well-run campaign incorporates that I am more than willing to try my hand at: Kissing babies. I am good at that. With five adorable children, I have had lots of practice.
And now that I have drawn you in with some light-hearted chatter, a hand shake, and a cute baby, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce first time visitors to my blog so you have a fair idea who I am and what it is you are voting for.
I blog for a multitude of reasons, not least of which is the fear I’d pull my hair out if I didn’t get some adult conversation during the day. That’s why I prefer to post complete thoughts. Essays, even. Sometimes, these posts are the only complete thoughts I can accomplish in a day, and it is nice to have a record of my achievement. And I absolutely love the thoughtfulness my commenters put into their additions to the conversations.
My favorites are responses to editorials or other discussions involving homeschooling.
I have a little bit of a sense of humor which comes out now and again.
And I share a bit about our own homeschooling adventures. And misadventures.
We are also in the midst of a move to the country with plans for more chickens, some goats, an orchard and some sheep. As I am currently absorbed in reading anything vaguely relevant, I suspect you will find a post here and there about the modern homestead “movement” as it relates to the general subject of how we educate our children.
I hope this brief introduction helps you make your decision to vote for me easier. Er, helps you to come to an informed decision. But in case you need a little more, or just can’t be bothered to read all that, here is another picture of my baby.
Who could resist that little sweetie?
Welcome to Roscommon Acres, my little home in the country. I write here about life more abundantly, from the joy of a baby’s smile to the almost unbearable grief of losing a son. I am seeking beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:3).
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Awwww! My goodness what a sweetie!
I love it, Dana! Good luck!
It’s a close race, but I had to vote for you, besides the baby swayed my vote.
I love your blog, I may not have a chance to comment all the time but you have always had great topics to read, think about and discuss with my husband. Keep it up!!!
Thanks, and what an honor, Rana.
I have voted. I only read a few blogs and yours is one I check every, single day–no pressure, btw
Well, I don’t think I’m getting back to posting every day like I used to, but I’m trying for weekdays again, with some grace. We have a house to get ready, after all.
This has been The Year of the Great Interruption.
Maybe I should start naming years now that I’ve named a house.
Is that your little guy? He’s adorable! I always like to see that my babies aren’t the only bald ones out there, LOL!
Yes, my little Mr. Baldy!
Very cute!
Oh, Dana, your littlest one is just so cute!