I write this blog because I wonder when did we stop recognizing the role of volunteers who place that blue light on their cars and trucks? When did it become acceptable to ignore those blue lights? Who said it is ok to not pull over when a Firetruck approaches you from the front or back  or any emergency vehicle?  Did you ever think that maybe that emergency vehicle maybe saving someone you know or something you own? 

Not a matter which political party, how much money you make, how old you are or if you live in that community, it is a matter of common sense.  Emergency vehicles should have the right of way and you should pull over. Having said that, I am aware that common sense is lacking and we are the “all about me generation”, but sometimes, just sometimes there has to be a light blub that goes off in your brain that says, “pull over stupid, it could be a matter of life or death.” (with any luck, that light bulb will be blue!)

I’m not asking every women to run for President but encourage every women to start at your local level, find out who is “representing” you and how they have voted since they were elected.  If you like what they stand for and they are doing a good job, then find a way to get involved and make a difference.  Chances are you will not find too many current elected officials who are doing what they promised and are representing you!  No matter what your party affiliation, you need to get involved.  Women have power, we just have to start using it.  Why do you think advertisers spend so much money each year trying to get our attention?  Why do you think politicians always have their photos taken with women and children?  Why do you think when it comes to talking about cutting any programs the first mentioned by politicians are senior and children programming?

If you have ever attended any political function, have you noticed the number of men in dark suites in the room – where are the four or five women, (if there are that many in attendance?)?

We have serious issues facing us – in each state!  Congress and Senate are playing games and forgetting they work for us.  As our employees, we need to conduct their annual performance review and determine if they are still prepared to do the job, the job we hired them to do!  I doubt many of them will pass their evaluation.

So today’s blog is all about getting involved as a woman and making a difference.  Not by purchasing the new shoes, or makeup or the shirt that helps to focus on your cleavage and not your brains but on entering the ring of politics and being a part of the new wave – women in office!