When I was unsure of whether to run for city council shortly after my husband passed away, I mentioned my quandary to Mary. Before I knew it, she was on my porch directing a photo session with Harold assigned to hold the reflector and lights, as she took a picture for the piece of campaign literature she had told me I had to produce right away to be a viable candidate.
Mary was a loyal supporter for my city council seat in every election since that one and I just began my 4th 4-year term.
After I was elected the first time, she called to tell me that she was watching the televised council meeting and advised that I MUST SMILE. She said that I looked entirely too serious which was scary to most people and that "they would be more apt to listen to my policy direction if I didn't look so serious." I still have trouble with that one but will always think of Mary if I catch a glimpse of myself in the monitor looking too serious.
Posted by: Nancy Nadel - Oakland, CA Sep 14, 2009
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