Dennis Prager spoke with a woman at the Democratic convention yesterday, who argued that "equal pay for equal work" was necessary for women to have heroes they identify with.  I agree that it is vitally important for girls to have female heroes, and my first thought in response to this woman was, why should a hero be defined by how much money she makes?  Some of my heroes are my mom and Mother Theresa, two women who haven't exactly raked it in.  This morning, I wake up to the exciting news that we all have a new hero: Sarah Palin!

This woman is a hero not bacause of her pay scale, but because the is a woman of conviction; a mom of 5 who started her political involvement in the PTA!  An eloquent, confident woman who isn't afraid to do what she knows is right!  A "hockey mom" who stands by her beliefs and isn't afraid to shake things up, even within her own party! 

 

Palin is a vice presidential candidate we can truly relate to.  She is the perfect choice, and I applaud Senator McCain for introducing America to this hero.

I am new to this.  That is to say, I 've never "blogged" before.  Neither have I written anything beyond required assignments for school.  I have to admit, this feels self-indulgent.  I'm a nobody, and I doubt that I have anything particularly original or groundbreaking to write here.  I don't know who would be interested in my thoughts or musings, but all the same, I felt compelled to start this blog.

 

My purpose, then, is to practice putting thoughts down on paper.  Well, digital "paper," I guess.  Like most girls, growing up I felt like I was supposed to keep a diary, so I started one.  About twelve times.  I never got past the first couple entries before I looked back and tore the pages out in embarrassment.  Hopefully by posting my writings for whomever to see, it will prevent my going back and ripping out the pages.

 

Being an at-home mom of thirteen-month-old twin girls, I don't often have anyone to spill my thoughts to.  My husband works as a firefighter/paramedic; he is gone 48 hours at a time, so I often feel my ideas are wasted.  Plus, I frequently find myself flustered and at a loss for words when topics do arise with other adults.  I think if I have the practice of writing these things out, perhaps I will be better able to hold up my point of view in conversation.  So, here's to practice.

 

Thank you.