My Issues
Posted on August 24, 2007 - Filed Under Personal |
"This Bordeaux is amazing!" I pulled the wine glass from my nose, aromatics still with me.
The RealEstate Agent hosted a fund raiser for a political candidate at his super nice house. Curiosity drove me to the house for I had never attended a function like this. This particular candidate was running for elections at the state level and she would cover my district. In attendance was a "who’s who" of landlords, each working with the RealEstate Agent.
Food and wine was served. I almost passed on the wine until the Bordeaux caught my eye. Nearly a month had passed since wine had accompanied my dinner. This was a nice break.
During the candidates speech, she articulated with clarity and intelligence all the issues she was addressing. Then she asked for questions, which she got. Environment and health care.
During her speech, my thoughts were elsewhere. "I need another glass. This Bordeaux is wonderful!"
After she had drawn to a close, the candidate surprised me by sitting at the table where I was. She chatted with two ladies who were sitting beside me. They were discussing governments jobs which they both had.
"This Bordeaux is delicious!"
Finally, the candidate looked at me. Through my wine filled eyes, I heard from her "I would like to know what issues are important to you."
"Me?"
"Yes."
"Do you really want to know?"
"Yes I want to hear what your issues are."
"I’ll tell you what my issue is: I can’t drink California red wines. For some reason, they give me a monster head-ache the next day. French red wines are no problem but those from California kill me. If you could figure that one out, I would follow you all the way to the White House."
OK, so not one of my brightest moments.
But oooooooooo that Bordeaux was amazing.
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