While running for political office, I used my forensic accounting
abilities to expose the misuse of public funds. The first woman ever in
the County's history to win a Primary, in the General Election my
opponent outspent me 3 to 1.
During the public political forums, I
heard whispers regarding my having a child out of wedlock. Stepping to
the podium I announced that "In the interest of setting the record
straight, I have two "range colts." My opponent was twice my age and
yammered on about my "inexperience". I replied, "Half his age and twice
as smart--this is a LIABILITY?" I lost the election by less than 2
percentage points.
On my desk sit three mementos: The first, a set
of bookends made for me by a local sculptor featuring large brass
spheres. The second, a framed Susan B. Anthony dollar with the motto
"THE BUCK STOPS HERE!" a gift from my colleagues. And last, a whetstone
sent to me by the editor of the local paper. It is similar to the one I
sent him after he deliberately misquoted me. My gift to him included the
card, "You might want to sharpen up that hatchet...." It arrived when I
started submitting political commentary to the local press.
Due to
my own professional efforts, I own property, two homes and am putting in
a Nut Farm. (You can keep your smart comments to yourself!) At the
end of this month, I'll turn 39. What have I learned in my time on the
planet? You can say or do whatever you want if you are willing to
contend with unforeseen consequences, and that I, alone, am responsible
for my own financial security, piece of mind and my own soul. And always
keep $1500.00 in reserve to pay the lawyer! If I had a nickel for
every time I've heard, ranging in volume from a mutter ("nice" women) to
a scream (my ex-husband); BITCH, FUCKING BITCH, bitch on wheels,
red-headed bitch,--you get the drift. How BORING coming from them.
People who direct this at me merely because I'm competent have
nothing to say to me. If I fit the criteria--then why are they
surprised?
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