For 30 years, I looked forward to the second Tuesday of January of every odd-numbered year – Opening Day of a new session of the Texas Legislature. But rarely does the session justify my enthusiasm.
Thanks Deece for the interesting focus on what is more than just a day every two years in Texas. Many good and rich memories reside and some not so much. The best part of the start of a Legislative Session is that it will be followed in 140 days by Sine Die. An actual metaphor of life.
Yes, very quickly the thrill of being in the building and hoping to see good things happen for the people of Texas is replaced by disillusionment at the hard-heartedness of the lawmakers and then exhausted longing for Sine Die.
The older I get the less likely optimism is able to guide my thoughts to believe for one second that there will ever be government beneficence coming out of Texas. I applaud your ability to hang onto hope for a better day, though. I wish I could feel the same, but as long as the masses keep voting like idiots, they will continue to be treated as such, and the rest of us will suffer all the disdain and disrespect the red-tainted governing body can muster.
I am inherently bubbly on Opening Day. That is quickly overwhelmed by the workload and the sad obstinacy of the legislators. You are right, though — they are giving the voters what they want, even when it is performative cruelty disguised as public policy.
Thanks, Lisa! The pygmy-ish policymaking that goes on lessens the gigantic majesty of the building itself. If only it were different, but it's gotten worsen over the last 30 years.
Thanks Deece for the interesting focus on what is more than just a day every two years in Texas. Many good and rich memories reside and some not so much. The best part of the start of a Legislative Session is that it will be followed in 140 days by Sine Die. An actual metaphor of life.
Yes, very quickly the thrill of being in the building and hoping to see good things happen for the people of Texas is replaced by disillusionment at the hard-heartedness of the lawmakers and then exhausted longing for Sine Die.
The older I get the less likely optimism is able to guide my thoughts to believe for one second that there will ever be government beneficence coming out of Texas. I applaud your ability to hang onto hope for a better day, though. I wish I could feel the same, but as long as the masses keep voting like idiots, they will continue to be treated as such, and the rest of us will suffer all the disdain and disrespect the red-tainted governing body can muster.
I am inherently bubbly on Opening Day. That is quickly overwhelmed by the workload and the sad obstinacy of the legislators. You are right, though — they are giving the voters what they want, even when it is performative cruelty disguised as public policy.
From your pen to Gods ears, may your wish be granted. Texas needs major revisions. Beautiful piece about your beautiful building. ❤️🙏
Thanks, Lisa! The pygmy-ish policymaking that goes on lessens the gigantic majesty of the building itself. If only it were different, but it's gotten worsen over the last 30 years.
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Well done.
Thank you, Martha! Happy New Year!