Thursday, October 28, 2010

A Slate of Candidates You Can Trust

A week or so before the election, the local political party (in Pittsburgh there is really only one) sends out a card with their endorsed slate of candidates. This is the card I got this year.

In case you don't want to zoom in and read the text, the third paragraph is most relevant. It says:

The candidates whose names appear on this ticket will not turn back the clock. These individuals will provide competent leadership while recognizing the fundamental values that make us Democrats. They also will be diligent regarding all issues which come before them. They will continue to move forward and lead us in our recovery from the failures of the past.
Sounds good. So who are these wonderful people? Here's the other side of the card:

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Him: Where did you put the other dish towel?
Me: It's over there.
Him: Where?
Me: On my secret shelf.
Him: What secret shelf?
Me: You know, the shelf where I keep the little cutting board that only I use, and the dish towels that I don't want you to dry your hands on, and the jars and bottlecaps I probably should have thrown away but I didn't.
Him: Oh, that shelf.