My Meeting with the Governor

August 30, 2009

It was a big week for Governor Jim Douglas. Nah, I’m not talking about his decision to step aside after his current term expires. I’m talking about his excitement over the opportunity to have a little pow-wow with yours truly only days after rocking Vermont’s political world with his retirement announcement. Oops, I forgot, Jim hates it when I say he’s retiring. Moving on, he kept counseling me — he’s “moving on.” Of course.

After our little chat about his future, a photographer approached and wanted to document the moment. Douglas, being the considerate gentleman that he is, asked the photographer to hold off long enough to look me in the eye and ask this all-too-important question: “Are you sure a photograph with me won’t ruin your reputation?”

Yeah, it probably will. But I didn’t want to hurt his feelings.

Stay tuned for the specifics on our little chat. Hint: I’ve got big news.

Posted by M. Colby | Filed Under blog 

Comments

10 Responses to “My Meeting with the Governor”

  1. jack on August 30th, 2009 6:55 pm

    You lookin’ starstruck, bro…I can’t wait…

  2. Cheap Seats on August 30th, 2009 8:28 pm

    Let me guess. Snarky Boy’s going to be the Douglas spokesperson for the remainder of his term?

  3. mentor on August 31st, 2009 6:02 am

    douglas looks in pain. where and what is your left hand doing?

  4. Reputation Ruined on August 31st, 2009 9:36 am

    He was right. I do think less of you because of this picture. You should have run in the opposite direction. Seriously. Why give this poseur even a moment of your time?

  5. Peter Buknatski on August 31st, 2009 11:45 am

    Is he actually your father? You look alike in this pic.

  6. Reputation Secured on August 31st, 2009 2:08 pm

    Lighten up, “RR.” I’m guessing there’s some humor going on here.

    We’ll have to wait and see.

  7. no shame on August 31st, 2009 7:53 pm

    Where is the humor?

    It’s probably a photoshop picture.

  8. honey on September 2nd, 2009 9:49 pm

    “Stay tuned for the specifics on our little chat. Hint: I’ve got big news.”

    What hubris!

  9. Nobody on September 2nd, 2009 9:53 pm

    “Yeah, it probably will. But I didn’t want to hurt his feelings.”

    So,
    your reputation is not as important than hurting his feelings?

    What a sucker you are Michael….

    Your reputation surely is damaged forever.

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