Mom Moments

This isn’t a political blog, not even close!  I’m not even a Detroiter, so some might say I have no place even saying this. 

But Kwame Kilpatrick, you should have quietly exited stage left months ago.

What sort of example is this for his children? For the children of “his” city?  For the children outside of “his” city in the suburbs?

Last night when the news was breaking that he is expected to take a plea deal this morning, the Freep’s Rochelle Riley said it so clearly.  So let me paraphrase… (sorry, I was doing dishes and did not write it down)

As Detroiters, we’re all guilty… guilty of expecting so little and accepting so much for so long.

You don’t have to be a Detroiter for that to ring true in your life.  Maybe with your children, family members, friends, spouse?

And that brings me to one of my favorite quotes by Paula Kluth.

A lack of optimism general translates into a lack of expectation and opportunity that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

So let Kwame’s exit be swift and as un-dramatic as possible.  Finish with the City Council’s other scandals and move forward with hope and high expectations. 

Let’s all do that. 

I will. 

Move forward with hope and high expectations.

Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.