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Getting a little Kinky
I used to think that one person could not make a difference. I have learned otherwise. As I have gotten older I have become more passionate about my causes and beliefs.
I think most people want to do good but they get sidetracked by lack of an education or they just stop reading once they get out of school. I consider myself a life long learner as that is what brings meaning to my life.
When I got the call that musician turned author and now politican, Kinky Friedman would be willing to come and do a book signing, I was more than happy to consent to that occasion. I like Kinky, sure why not? Bring him on.
Kinky Friedman started out as a University of Texas student then started this band, Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys. He professes to be a Jewish cowboy. I happen to like people who break stereotypes and think outside of the box. I think he is outrageous.
He enjoys breaking social mores, and is definitely a man who is his own person. He went on to become a mystery writer, a very popular mystery writer and then has written more books on quite frankly humorous stories in Texas. He loves this state I think as much as the black leather vest that Waylon Jennings gave him some 30 odd years ago that he is never without wearing.
We had him come for an author appearance/book signing and I was amazed at the turn-out! I had somewhere between five and six hundred people go through my shop that day. We sold out of all his books Texas Hold Em and the people became very verbal about how they were going to vote for him for Governor running on the independent ticket.
I really did not know he had that many fans in East Texas. I looked out at the crowd and I saw men in suits, cowboys, hippies, young people, groups of women I found out were teachers, this was one diverse group from all walks of life.
As we were doing two events, after the first we all sat on the porch and I listened to Kinky talk about his campaign issues, what he felt was important. He said, Leave no teacher behind. We all laughed then he explained that teachers were getting the shaft with budget cuts. He wanted to reform education.
Literacy was a top priority for Kinky.
Suddenly, I was listening intently.
He explained his parents were school teachers. Now some of his ideas are really out there, in fact I do not quite know what to make of them. If you stick to his core issues, he wants Texas to be a great state. The only state beating us on worse education and illiteracy is Mississippi, and if it were not for Mississippi, we would be running dead last.
For all appearances you would not think Texas was that low in education ratings but then again I reminded myself that Marion County is like the fourth poorest county in the state. The only poorer ones are the counties that border Mexico.
Most tourists would never know that as they see our pretty little downtown and it’s historic homes! If I had a penny for every photo taken in Jefferson, I would be a rich woman. The only way I know of making this world a better place is by reading.
I would highly suggest that everyone go to www.kinkyfriedman.com and really read andfind out about the man before they place their vote for Governor this coming year.
This Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. I will be having John McDowell with the petition drive chairman out of Texarkana down to set up a petition signing for Kinky Friedman. 42,000 signatures have to be collected to add Kinky to the ballot for Governor. You must be a registered voter and have a photo I.D. You also must have NOT voted in the primary or signed the petition for Carol Strayhan who is also running for Governor on the independent ticket.
I have already signed the petition and after Friday, will be the Marion County Petition Drive Chair for Kinky Friedman for Governor. AS Kinky says, Why the Hell Not? Or even better, How Hard Could It Be? I do not know but someone who actually says something that I can understand, speaks to me.
He may not be politically correct but I would rather have a Jewish cowboy in the mansion of the governor than someone who just says what he thinks people want to hear. Can one person make a difference? Let us just see.
Tiara wearing, book bearing, and Kinky sharing, Kathy L. Patrick Founder of the Pulpwood Queens Book Clubs in America and NOW Canada! Beauty and the Book 210 West Austin Jefferson, Texas 75657 www.beautyandthebook.com www.pulpwoodqueens@yahoogroups.com
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