Yes, I’m still alive
By Joel McDonald • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Just for FunI’m sorry it seems that Virginia Beach Progressives seems to have gone dark over the last few weeks. I’ve run into many who follow VBP, and all have commented on the fact that I don’t write as much as I used to. They would be correct. In January 2009, there were 35 posts on Virginia Beach Progressives. This past January only saw 10 posts.
It’s not that there hasn’t been anything to write about. In fact, an additional two posts that I started last month are sitting in draft form. The main post I’ve been working on explores the pillars of Obama’s 2008 campaign compared to what the administration is doing today, and how populism is at play in crafting the direction of the nation. I hope to get this out soon, but if not, the post can be summed up as this: Obama has been and still is on target.
It’s been a busy couple of months. Anyone who knows me understands that I’ve basically split my life into thirds: work, politics, and theatre. Attached to each third is some sort of additional responsibility. I’m a PTA Treasurer, Member Chair for a community theatre, and Treasurer and Webmaster of the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee. This past month, all three have converged to where I’ve dealt with the difficult fiscal reality of fundraising goals not being met, co-stage managed a show, and began my tern as VBDC Treasurer. In addition, I’ve been working with the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia establishing a communications plan assisting laying the groundwork for statewide efforts to meet caucus goals.
I keep telling myself I need to sit down and write something, anything, just to get something out there. I’m going to try better at doing this.
On that note, if you’re interested in guest posting or even becoming a regular blogger on Virginia Beach Progressives, I welcome you. Send me an email, and we’ll get you up and running!
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Joel McDonald has been following Virginia politics since February 2008, starting with the Democratic Presidential Primary. Since then, he has been the primary new media contact for progressive district and statewide campaigns.
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I know you’re still alive and very busy with everything you’re doing. Don’t forget Bill’s campaign you worked on in the beginning of January. Some of us just care too much and get involved in too much. I for one am very glad that you are committed to “change”.
I do miss your posts, and hope you’ll soon find time to sit down and write about President Obama being on target. I’d like to share that with OFA. More people need to express how much he has done for our country in such a short time. I have a list of his accomplishments, my son Chris and I compiled, if you’d like it.
Keep up the good work, my friend.