Olivia and I made the trek out to Sugar Land last night, where we joined about 200 or so good Democrats at the Sugar Land Community Center (in the shadow of the Imperial Sugar building) for a night of barbecue and politicking. She’s giving emcee Don Bankston her full attention in the photo above – he took the mike to give a quick welcome and overview of the night’s agenda, and upon hearing his voice, Olivia marched up to the podium so she could be sure of hearing every word. We should all have such audiences. That’s the estimable Bob Dunn of Fort Bend Now in the back right of the picture, in case you’re curious.
Hal and The Muse have reports from the event, so I’ll steer you to them for the details. The three-headed blog machine that is McBlogger was there as well, and it was a pleasure to meet them all, as it always is to see PDiddie and Mrs. PDiddie. One correction to make from Hal’s report: It was not Neeta Sane‘s speech that moved Olivia to tears, it was her daddy’s rookie mistake of not recognizing the clear signs of an overtired toddler. Neeta, if you’re reading this, my apologies for the interruption, and my compliments on your quick-witted recovery.
Anyway. This was a rousing way to kick off the “official” start of the campaign season. My thanks to Juanita for the hospitality, to Olivia’s new friend McKenzie and her wonderfully patient mom Rhonda for keeping her entertained, and to the Democratic Women of Fort Bend County for the excellent desserts. Thanks, y’all!
Olivia was the cutest person there as she is at all events she attends. I am glad she and I are becoming friends! Thanks for coming out to this.