For the Record

My nine-year-old, 5th grade, Sarah Palin loving cousin has reminded me of something that I have been continuously been telling my father my entire life:  it doesn't matter what you meant or intended it is the perception of your actions that counts.

For this, I would like to set the record straight.

FOR THE RECORD:  It was not my intention to "call out" or upset my cousin, Aunt or Uncle.  I was merely using the Sarah Palin/Republican anecdote as just that--a short, specific  little aside to illustrate a larger point, laced with sarcasm revealing my own personal bias in an effort to make something funny.  This is my own personal writing style--certainly not meant to hurt anyone's feelings.

FOR THE RECORD:  I, too, think my uncle is one of the smartest people I have ever met.  And while I don't share his same political views, I respect his view point and most importantly, that we live in a country that allows us to have differing view points and still love each other.  I also immensely respect that he talks to his daughter about what is happening in the world and that she is more knowledgeable as a 5th grader than most of my adult friends.  It is my hope to give my child the same knowledge and forum as he does.

FOR THE RECORD:  I think that my Aunt and Uncle are amazing parents...besides my own, they are the people that I look up to the most and hope to model my parenting skills after.

FOR THE RECORD:  When Caroline grows up, I hope she is just like Madison--a passionate child with more charisma and savy in one small finger than most people have in the entire being.  And if Caroline likes Sarah Palin, I'll be okay with it (but I am certainly rooting for Hillary).

and finally, FOR THE RECORD:  It really wasn't my intent to upset anyone, and I'm sorry.