Monday, July 21, 2008

It's just a clipboard...

Why is it that when most of us see someone with a clipboard in the mall or on a street corner, we suddenly want to walk the other way, try to dodge them or need to be somewhere FAST? We rush by like we are speedy Gonzalez heading for the border. 
Two evenings ago I was in my yard doing a little weeding when I noticed him... the clipboard man. He was walking down my street. I admit, my first thought was "I've got to get in the house so he doesn't ask me any questions" so I picked up my weeds and my little digger and headed for the door. Then all of a sudden, half way across the yard, I stopped. It hit me. Why was I running from someone who wants my opinion? As an American I couldn't believe what I was doing. I was giving up my right and my opinion that someone fought very hard to obtain for me. Why? Because I didn't want someone to ask me a few questions about my thoughts? Anyone who knows me knows that I am ALWAYS more than happy to give my opinion! So... I marched back over to my weeding spot and sat back down... weeds and all in hand. I held my head high as he approached two houses before me, then my neighbors, but for some reason he skipped mine. As he walked by I waved politely. Maybe he didn't want to disturb me and the flowers, maybe he had a pattern he was following, but I know one thing. The next time I see someone on a street corner or in a mall ready to ask me some questions, I will surely answer because it's just my thoughts on a clipboard.  

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I like this new journal. I did, however, expect something about losing your leggings. Peace Chica!