The journey from there to here
Published on July 24, 2005 By Gideon MacLeish In Current Events

Well, I am currently EXTREMELY sleep deprived from my work schedule, and seriously wanting to get home and get back to sleep. The site was down on every occasion last week that I had to access the internet, so you're all a bit out of touch with current events. So, if this article seems random, at times incoherent, or banal, please keep the above in mind while reading it.

Big week last week on the political front. I finalized everything to organize the LP county party in my county, and had a couple of good conversations with state party officials in the meantime. This site and my sister site will be receiving a MAJOR announcement in that regard sometime around the end of the year. Stay tuned...even though it's a bit off, it's news that you will probably want to hear.

There are many who have criticized the LP for not building enough support on the local and state level, and perhaps on some level their criticism is just. It is not my intent to be complacent in chairing the county party (until December, when I will need to resign the position in favor of my wife...that's all the hints you're getting for now), and I intend to build grassroots support for the party in the area over time.

I'm hoping to eventually have internet access out of the home again...but we're still a ways off from that financially at this point. We're gonna have to replace our "backup" car, as it is now our primary vehicle, our former primary vehicle having a transmission that doesn't want to operate properly. Having a dandy of a time maintaining the cooling system in the heat, which, although not excessively warm, does tend to take its toll after my average of 100-plus miles a day driving.

I may get an article in yet before I head home...crazy little thing called "research" I gotta do while I'm here, but if not, barring server errors on the site's part, you should hear from me again before the week's out. Anyone wanting to contact me directly may do so at: gideon.macleish@gmail.com.

 


Comments
on Jul 24, 2005
Continued best wishes to you in all you do Gid.

I hope things improve all around on the financial front for you. Meanwhile, you have my admiration for doing everything you can to care for your family and keep your own financial house in order. Its something that not everyone does, and takes a very dedicated (some might say proud and stubborn, which may be true, but still...) individual to pull off, or at least attempt. You are at least setting a great example for your family, not to mention others that might frequent Joe User and get inspiration from you.

Also congrats and good luck in the political arena. I've entertained thoughts at time of trying to get more involved in politics, but I don't think I really have the stomach for it (or the patience at least). Though I curse at many of the politicians in my area, I give them credit for at least "getting involved" (though I really wish that some wouldn't, and they'd just let someone smarter do the job).
on Jul 26, 2005
Nice to know what you're up to these days Gid. I've not been online for a couple of days myself and last week was a nightmare in more ways than one! I absolutely emphathise with the car problems as mine was down and out last week too. But it's back on the road again thank god. I should have been a mechanic I'ld definately be cleaning up in more ways than one! Good luck with your politicking!