Yes, it’s Friday. And after I run the kids to school, I’m headed to Oxford for the weekend. I have some writing to do and we have a couple of appointments to show the house. Everybody keep your fingers crossed and wish us luck there.

I have to admit something…I’m having a very hard time not discussing politics here. Seriously. And it’s not because I’m afraid of disagreement, that has never been a problem for me. I am perfectly capable of disagreeing and moving on. But way too many other people are not.

So instead of actual politics, I think I’ll discuss apathy.

Apathy is a silent killer. It’s like a disease that just quietly grows and spreads from person to person.

I’ve heard a lot of people say they’re not going to vote at all because they don’t like either candidate. Or they will vote for the woman, or the ‘black’ guy because it’s about time. Blah, blah, blah. Or Daddy says we’re Republican. Or Daddy says we’re Yellow Dog Democrats.

No wonder our country is in such a world of hurt right now. Nobody can be bothered to make a decision based on their beliefs. Hell, nobody can be bothered to believe anything anymore.

Do me a favor, take some time to read about all the candidates. And not just what they put up on their websites…do a little research. It’s not hard.

Go here: PROJECT VOTE SMART

type in the candidates’ names and see if their voting records match your ideals.

or go here: WHO SHOULD I VOTE FOR
or (for fewer questions) here: VOTE HELP
Answer the questions and see where you fall percentage wise. You might be surprised. I was when I took the quiz during the primaries.

Don’t be apathetic. Don’t choose a candidate based on lack of knowledge of the issues. Please.