It was with no little trepidation that I opened my email account this morning. Last night I put myself out there to say why I would be voting for someone despite despising the party who is backing him. I have a deep love and respect for Andy, who is standing as police and crime commissioner for Lancashire, and think he would do a brilliant job as he cares compassionately about people and fairness, and is one of the most generous people I know.
And yet I - along with many of my facebook friends - abhor what his party has done recently. Will people be outraged that I would be voting for him when they don't know personally what a lovely man he is? Will my conservative friends - of which I also have some - be appalled by my disgust of their party? It's not about being liked thankfully, as my post isn't going to do that. But I hope by being honest, people who wouldn't think of voting conservative might consider the possibility if they know I think he's ace. Cos he is.
Nice sky on the way home again. Contrasts are striking, foreboding clouds, yet bright light swathes. Church spite silhouetted against gorgeous colour. It's been a week of contrasts. Life, death, joy, sadness, laughter and tears. I've not had a cheese course for a fortnight, but today I have scoffed two mars bars as I'm not in touch with my contentment.
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