In the lap of the gods?
What an interesting expression! "It's in the lap of the gods." I understand the point but I don't see the picture. I don't think of gods sitting down. Gods do things. That's why people have to take them seriously. They don't just sit. And, then, when they rise to swing into action, does what is in their laps simply fall to the ground? If so, why would anyone put anything of value in their laps in the first place? I just don't see it.
Anyway, that's where my campaign is right now.
Several of my friends walked precincts for me on Saturday, for which I am grateful. Others have been 'passing the word' on my behalf to their friends. And, very happily, others have helped underwrite some of the costs of the campaign. To all of them and you, I say a hearty "Thanks!" This has been one of the most interesting experiences of my life. And that's a fact!
So, it's in the lap of the gods. Tomorrow we vote. If we stay up late enough, we probably will know how it turned out. I am "cautiously optimistic," as they say.
The next step is for the County Supervisors to validate the outcome of the election. Then, on December 10, there will be a ceremony at the Library at which the newly-elected trustees will be sworn in and officially begin their four-year terms of office.
That same evening, from 5:30 to 7:30, Thomas and Richard will be hosting a reception for all the friends who have helped in this campaign. We will gather at 1720 Braeburn Road, and celebrate. We look forward to hearing that you can come and to seeing you on December 10th.
Then the work begins on a new Strategic Plan for the Altadena Library District and that is squarely in our laps.
Anyway, that's where my campaign is right now.
Several of my friends walked precincts for me on Saturday, for which I am grateful. Others have been 'passing the word' on my behalf to their friends. And, very happily, others have helped underwrite some of the costs of the campaign. To all of them and you, I say a hearty "Thanks!" This has been one of the most interesting experiences of my life. And that's a fact!
So, it's in the lap of the gods. Tomorrow we vote. If we stay up late enough, we probably will know how it turned out. I am "cautiously optimistic," as they say.
The next step is for the County Supervisors to validate the outcome of the election. Then, on December 10, there will be a ceremony at the Library at which the newly-elected trustees will be sworn in and officially begin their four-year terms of office.
That same evening, from 5:30 to 7:30, Thomas and Richard will be hosting a reception for all the friends who have helped in this campaign. We will gather at 1720 Braeburn Road, and celebrate. We look forward to hearing that you can come and to seeing you on December 10th.
Then the work begins on a new Strategic Plan for the Altadena Library District and that is squarely in our laps.
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