Says Fiona in a flury, “I’d like to turn the spigot off celebrating diversity. Next up: Polk-Finkle, civic leader and heiress to Polk’s Pickles. “And how was Desi Arnaz connected to Weed?” Raoul says, “He passed through.” I say, “Passed through town?” Raoul says, “Probably. As the head of Desilu Studios, Desi gave us classics like “I Love Lucy” and ‘My Favorite Martian.’ I say. A statue of Desi Arnaz.” I say, “Why Desi Arnaz?” and Raoul says, “Because he’s a Hispanic who is huge in the history television. A statue cast from bronze that will last for centuries. Says Raoul: “I’d like a monument celebrating Hispanic contributions to our community.” I say, “ Mucho gusto! What would you propose?” He says, “A statue that is life-size or even larger than life. in the race for mayor are Raoul Romero, Fiona Polk-Finkle and Sol Pine! Which makes space precious for this column, so I asked each new candidate only one important question: What would you like to accomplish most as Weed’s politico numero uno?įirst up: Romero, owner of the Little Havana restaurant, who lists himself Latino even though Raoul is three-quarters Swede and looks it. Wednesday.įrom Ben: Big news from Mona today in Weed News.Į pluribus unum! Joining Margo Butkus, Rutherford B. Margo won’t know about it until after I file 4 p.m. To Mary: “What does Margo think about your candidacy?”įrom Mary: “Nothing.
She’s already owning it when campaigning.
Hayes to question your common sense by reminding everyone you lobbied to make Weed the sister city of Cannes, France.”įrom Mary: “Will say the sister city idea was all Margo’s. Make it lead paragraph for ‘Why She’s Running.’ New home page tagline should be: ‘A candidate who understands that Weed’s greatness lies in its common-sense roots.’ By the way, just learned deadline for registering as candidate is 5 p.m. To Mary: "Is there such a thing as a misogyny law?"įrom Mary: "If there isn't there should be!"įrom Mary: Thinking text with my additions too long to be tagline for home page. One question, however, I could not resist asking. I kept reminding myself that I wanted to confine my role here to that of technician. I wondered whether Mary understood that her addition nullified the message of the original quote. violates the Ten Commandments or laws and regulations covering rape, sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual discrimination, equal pay for equal work, alimony, child support, maternity leave, sex trafficking, obscenity and misogyny.” As for your text, it's okay as far as it goes. Glasses make you look more your age."įrom Mary: "Very funny. Also, all your photos were either taken a decade ago or were heavily photoshopped. To Mary: Because they add gravitas à la Liz Cheney. To Mary: "I can remove the design on the sweater if you want."įrom Mary: "Do it!!! Now, of all the pictures I gave you, why pick one with me wearing glasses?" Denim seemed the best way to countryfy your image.'įrom Mary: "What about that hideous thing underneath?"
You can't run for office dressed like a preacher. To Mary: "Had to replace your pulpit robe. To Mary: Attached is a draft home page for your campaign website.įrom Mary: "Denim! You photoshopped me dressed me in denim?" Exchange of emails between me and my sister.
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