Paperwork

Its too bad I don’t have three secretaries on the federal payroll like Oberstar did when he first ran for Congress because my office is starting to look like a kid’s room. There are no dirty clothes on the floor but there are lots of old newspapers and mail that I haven’t quite finished. I also have a tripod and my ungainly “teleprompter” which has been knocked over a couple of time by our new kittens who play with the string dangling from it.

Yesterday I worked on a script for a TV ad. Mel quibbled with me after I sent it his way for proofing and his input. He’s been my editor and finds a disturbing number of typos and misspelled words. When he sent it back he mentioned that he had recently paid a call on some of Oberstar’s campaign staff one of whom told him that I wasn’t helping  Oberstar’s campaign. I love understatement.

I also filled out three questionnaires for various newspaper voter’s guides. I have to offer my apologies to Mel for not sending my replies to him first (because sometimes the only way he can find out what I’m up to is by reading the blog). Sorry Mel, but I was on a tight deadline and had to get them cranked out.

The typos may cost me votes but Mel doesn’t have to worry. when I threaten to fire him for failing to keep me informed like Denny Hastert’s staff because Mel won’t be losing his salary. You can’t lose what you don’t have.

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