Sunday, March 14, 2010

Only 168 Hours In a Week

This weekend has been a great one if you are a conservative who wants to commune with other conservatives in Wisconsin.  The Washington County GOP had their Pints and Politics night on Friday, which is always a fun event.  Saturday was a massive gathering at the Defending the American Dream summit in the Dells.  Today is a rally in Tosa with Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefish. 

I didn’t go to any of them. 

I used to go to all of these things.  They are fun, energizing, and offer a great opportunity to network with folks.  I didn’t attend anything this weekend and I haven’t spent much time at all attending such functions for a while now.  The reasons are many.  First, my career is demanding more of my time. The down economy added extra pressures and I’ve been working my butt off.  I travel quite a bit and work hard.  When the weekend comes, I want to relax.  Second, my kids are reaching an age where they have lives of their own in which I participate.  We have basketball games, camps, competitions, performances, etc. that take a lot of time, but I wouldn’t miss them for the world.  Third, I just don’t want to go.  I used to be hungrier and wanted to attend everything to establish connections and build the blog.  Several years ago, I abandoned such ambitions and just blog about what I want to blog about when I have the time.  This blog doesn’t feed my family or play ball with my kids.  It’s a hobby that I enjoy very much, but it has a place and time for my attention. 

I’m glad that so many other great Wisconsin bloggers attended these events and shared their commentary (except for you, Lance… get a new camera).  They almost make me feel like I was there grin 

One more thing… if you are in Wisconsin and don’t go outside today, you’re a fool.  It’s a gorgeous day.

(5) Comments
Posted by Owen at 1609 hrs
Politics + Politics - Wisconsin + The Blog

  1. We can’t attend everything, but we should attend SOME.  I didn’t go to the Walk-Kleefish thing, either, but I was at Chula Vista.

    It is important.

    Posted by Steve on March 14, 2010 at 1832 hrs


  2. Owen, don’t ever feel guilty for “ignoring” your readers for your kid’s events. That is a no-brainer.  Life always takes first place.  As a blog-lurker, I will stand up and say it.  We love you for who you are.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on March 14, 2010 at 1938 hrs


  3. I’m going to disagree here.  The political end of stuff these days IS for our children…and our grandchildren.  We areat the Leftist end-game.  We must win this or our children and following generations will live in a less-than-America America.

    Just sayin’.

    Posted by Steve on March 14, 2010 at 1952 hrs


  4. It was a wonderful day to be out. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on March 14, 2010 at 2007 hrs


  5. Yes—a great day, and also saw the ISS go by tonight! smile

    Posted by hsgbdmama on March 14, 2010 at 2102 hrs


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