In the Category of: It Never Hurts to Ask

Hey Kids,

Well, I'm off to the Obama/Murray rally with all the other masses.

Did I mention that I got a press credential to get in? Yeah, I guess Patty Murray's office thinks bloggers are press (just like McGinn office)?

So miracle number one happened - I got a press pass. Let's go for miracle number two - hoping there's a Q&A with Obama. What can I ask him about....oh, I know! Education.

P.S. Tell your kids my story. Not because it's great or anything but more about the power of persistence. You can lose out on a lot by not just asking or standing up for something.

Comments

uxolo said…
FABULOUS!
10/21/10, 7:29 AM
SolvayGirl said…
You go girl! I can't think of a better member of the press to be there.
10/21/10, 7:58 AM
The First Arnold said…
I love your persistent nature. I also love the manner in which nothing...I mean nothing will dampen your voice.
10/21/10, 9:01 AM
Jet City mom said…
Did I mention that I got a press credential to get in? Yeah, I guess Patty Murray's office thinks bloggers are press (just like McGinn office)?

Good for you.


I went last time at the arena- and it was interesting to see everyone sit on their hands when Nickels spoke.
10/21/10, 9:16 AM
Melissa Westbrook said…
Emeraldkity, I was at that,too (up in the rafters). It was quiet when Nickels spoke.

Fun fact: last time a President was on the campus of UW was 1961 and it was JFK.
10/21/10, 9:21 AM
Lori said…
Another fun fact: the Wedgwood View blog is reporting that Obama's mother lived in Wedgwood in the 1950s and went to Eckstein Middle School. (Obama is speaking right now at a private backyard gathering at a house in Wedgwood, not far from PCC on 40th).
10/21/10, 9:41 AM
Jet City mom said…
I was also at the fundraiser at the Showbox- the previous Nov- but he didn't sing ( and don't remember when Obama was @ Garfield- it was to support Maria Cantwell)- the Showbox Sodo, was an all ages event, lots of high school kids .
Im am a little disappointed with him- but will be interested to read the reviews.
10/21/10, 11:49 AM
mirmac1 said…
Well yeah, Melissa, so you got cleared by the White House for a press pass. That doesn't mean you rate one for an SPS press conference (that nobody went to.)
10/21/10, 12:07 PM
Jet City mom said…
The Seattle times reported that Stanley Ann's family rented an apt in Columbia City in 1955, although she was on the school records as attending Eckstein ( she later moved to Mercer Island)

Im glad I don't have to go anywhere near the UW today.
10/21/10, 4:19 PM
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