1:04:15. YIPPPEEE, it was only 79F this morning -- I LOVE MONSOONS! we had a huge monsoon storm yesterday afternoon/evening. It was so nice this morning and will only get up to 100F today!! YIPPEEE! I did not actually have to run earlier than usual, but I had to make sure I got out on time because I had a meeting this morning with a senior staffer for Congressman Grijalva. As part of the American Statistical Association (ASA), I was tasked to introduce the Congressman to a statistical literacy bill that will be introduced to the House this fall; as well as represent the ASA on its new grassroots foray into public policy. Pretty interesting. I was accompanied by a government relations person from the University (I think to make sure I was not lobbying on behalf of the University - since if I was they would have to formally put the activity into their Legislative record). I have learned a lot about politics this week because of this meeting. It was sort of anticlimatic after all the work I put into getting the meeting and getting my thoughts organized ... it is a no-brainer bill from the Congressman's perspective (one that he would have a hard time not supporting). Anyway, it was fun to wear a different hat from the one I normally wear (anti-social geek professor). I hope you are all having a good day today ... happy trails!
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