As the Band Plays by Judy Haught

This lull between the primary election and the general election in November seems a little like halftime at a football game. As the marching band takes the field, the opposing teams head for the locker room to plan strategy for the second half. I have never been privy to a football team's halftime conversation, but I would imagine that the first half must be rehashed and analyzed. So as the band plays, Doug and I go over the highlights of the past few months. We met hundreds and maybe thousands of voters and took away priceless memories. A few of the most outstanding experiences are as follows:

• The lady who gave us fresh vegetables from her garden
• All the people who offered us bottles of cold water on hot campaign days
• The delightful twin ladies who made the drive to Rocky worthwhile
• Good conversation
• Fire Department barbecue and catfish
• Potluck dinners
• Fireworks
• Parades and festivals
• Knocking on doors in the rain
• "In the Mood" played on the piano just for us

We are looking forward to the next few months and the chance to let Western Oklahomans get to know the best qualified candidate for District Judge. We'll be coming to your town soon and possibly even knocking on your door. Look for the red Chevy truck with the "Doug Haught for District Judge" signs on the side.