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| Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester and me yesterday at the hotel |
Yesterday when arrived at work the hotel, I was again reminded why I continue to work. Delaware's lone United States representative was just finishing up a meeting at the hotel. As she walked by my work station I said hello to her and told her "November is coming!" She said "Yes!" I told her my birthday was in November. She asked what date (November 9th). I said I am looking forward to a wonderful birthday present of a Democratic sweep of the House. I asked if I could have a photo of her. She said "Sure!" and one of the women in her retinue of five took my camera and took this picture.
I work to supplement my income so I can take my quarterly trips with my Travel Buddy Pat. I also work to stay in the game. Working at the hotel I have the opportunity to meet a lot of people. I like people. Yesterday was a prime example. I didn't know my representative would be at the hotel. Thus it was a pleasant surprise when I saw her walking by my work station with her retinue.
There is also something else I find interesting. I've met several politicians and so called "important" people. I find it interesting how they react to me, someone they don't know. Some react to me like "Who are you?" When I introduced myself to a former Delaware governor during my testimony at the Delaware state capitol for marriage equality, he looked at me like I had cooties. When I introduced myself to another local politician who is the Democratic majority leader at the Delaware house of representatives, he looked at me like "Are you someone important that I should know?" Thus it was refreshing to meet Representative Blunt-Rochester yesterday. I didn't get that side-eye look or that look that indicated "Who are you? Someone I should know?" No, she smiled back at me and engaged me in a brief conversation about my birthday and the oncoming mid-term elections. She was totally natural and friendly. How refreshing. How nice. You know what? I think we need more women in politics.
