When a Senator does a good job…

… it’s like “when you give a moose a cookie”.  Everyone hears about what they did wrong but people don’t often get rewarded for just being themselves.  I can’t imagine what a politician’s

“in-box” must look like.  I remember when I worked as a Receptionist for CBS Nightly News, every whacko called in to harass the poor anchormen.

It’s probably not too dissimilar for a public servant.  When a charming letter pops up from the sludge of haters’ mail, I hope it’s something the politician can take to heart and use to remind

themselves, “Oh yes, that’s why I’m doing this — for the people.”

I met Senator Sheldon Whitehouse at a Rhode Island School of Design Board meeting, where he shared with us about the growth and the challenges of the tiny Ocean

state.    I didn’t have any axe to grind or any agenda to push.  I just wanted to brighten his day and I hope I did.  Since he’s a politician, and they say politicians never forget a name, maybe

he’ll recognize mine next time I run into him.  And even if he doesn’t,  I followed my instinct to reach out …. and that makes me feel good.