election night

Last Tuesday was an exciting time for America, but more importantly an exciting time for my mom. As the National republican candidate got a historic beat down my mom destroyed the competition locally in my hometown Yucaipa. With 14 candidates running for three spots on the city council she was determined to win -- a competitive trait I'm happy she passed on to me. Long story short -- she got the second highest number of votes, second only to the long time mayor. Lucky for Emily and I, we got an invite to the election party. We got to wine and dine with all the big wigs in Yucaipa in an extravagant house on top of a hill overlooking the valley. Attendees included 5 of the 6 city council members, the major, the fire captain, and a former police captain. It was a sweet experience and my mom earned what she got. It's not about what you know....it's about who you know.