Fruitcake

Dear Mrs. Higgins,

Happy New Year to you and thanks again for the fruitcake. Its always a special treat.

I used a piece of it to chalk the back wheels of my car when changing a tire. And was able to sell the rest to a well drilling company. They are always looking for a material hard enough to cut through granite.

Speaking of fruitcakes, I saw our beloved Governor on national TV the other night. He was in a thousand dollar suit, smiling and shaking hands, and introducing his selection for US Senate.
(I could almost hear a cash register ching-ching)

And, here is the strange part, people are smiling back and actually appear happy to see him. And his candidate seems totally comfortable being on a podium with him.

Did I miss something?

This is the guy who is quoted on a federal wiretap saying the seat is worth some f-ing money. Shouldn’t he, and everyone around him be, oh, I don’t know, ASHAMED????

Isn’t congress itself losing a little credibility by “playing nice ” with this guy?

I’d really like to see Blago on national TV, Brady Bunch haircut and all, in a bright orange jumpsuit with his hands shackled to his side.

That is an image that might encourage a few more ethics in politics.
(not that we need that in Illinois, or anything)

What do you think, Mrs. H?

Mike


Dear Mike,

Don’t get too excited. As usual, you have about half the story right. The senate rightly decided to reject anybody the governor chose.
(there is most likely a “stop pay” on a check somewhere)

And did you say “ethics” and “politics” in the same week? You might want to give the Old Style a day off or two.

It did kind of creep me out though, seeing Blago working the crowd.

Can you smile at someone, shake their hand, and vote to impeach in the same day? (Hope so!)

Stop insulting the Brady Bunch. You know that is one of my favorite shows.

And especially don’t you go making fun of my fruitcake. That recipe has been in my family for years.

And looking at you, next year I’m thinking: more fruit, less cake.

Mrs H.