Smile - You're on Katie Camera!

A year and a half ago, my video camera was stolen out of our car as we prepared to move to Colorado for the first time.

I think they call that a sign?

This past Chanukah, we finally replaced the camera and therefore resumed documenting events like children’s birthdays, holiday celebrations, and passion party purchases. (Thanks, Fantasy Football money!)

This past weekend it occurred to me, in between takes, that I could upload videos onto my website as well.

Oh yes, let the games begin.

This brings us to Tuesday night’s Drinking Liberally meeting.

I know what you’re thinking...

- Alcohol.
- Depressed and bitter Hillary supporters.
- Cocky and loud Barack supporters.
- Alcohol.
- Kate walking around with a camera and a smile.

This all adds up to a rowdy good time.

And yet, no one got drunk. No one got loud. Hillary supporters were depressed and bitter, but what else is new? Overall, everyone was polite and well-behaved.

Slightly disappointing.

I did walk in and almost sh*t when the head of the meeting said she had a package for me that was delivered to the restaurant. Only when I noticed the return address did my heart begin beating regularly again.

Stogie sent me some promotional materials. I know, right? Good for him.

I passed out his bumper stickers and people took them. We were all so relieved not to be inhaling anthrax.

Hmmm. What else happened?

One DL member, Rick, still bummed after having to get rid of all those “John Edwards For President” pins, said he loves the pictures on my site. Then he looked me up and down (I was wearing a thick turtle neck sweater and overcoat. Have I mentioned Colorado is a frozen wasteland?) and asked, “Do you use a body double?”

Oh no he di-n't.

Where’s anthrax when you need it?

I also met Hal Bidlack. Hal isn’t officially running for the 5th Congressional District of Colorado until April. Right now, he’s finishing up 25 plus years serving our country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force where his assignments included the National Security Council and Strategic Arms Reduction Talks at the Pentagon.

You heard me.

While Doug Lamborn was missing important Congressional votes and blaming it on faulty buzzers, Hal Bidlack was out in the real world protecting our country and fighting for our children and a better tomorrow.

Plus he’s yummy.

Check him out.


With all the negative press surrounding our elected leaders here in The Springs, wouldn’t a smart, funny, and charming representative be a nice change of pace?

This election season should add up to a rowdy good time. With or without alcohol.

And I’ll be there with my camera. Documenting it all.