Knowing I don't take any of the local papers anymore, several folks have called to (1) make sure I am aware of, and/or (2) gripe . . . about articles in both the Courier Tribune and the Randolph Guide (not online yet) reporting on the Asheboro-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce's annual award ceremony.
(I've apologized to all who've called for not jumping on it sooner. I've been very busy the last few days with projects at home.)
The individuals and organizations receiving the Chamber's awards were all "surprised".
Yeah, right. Sure. Tell me another good one.
This year, the winners were all beyond predictable . . . all the "right people" . . . especially J.B. Davis of Klaussner (citizen of the year) and Randolph Hospital (business of the year).
The hospital is, after all, "a critical factor in the local economy".
Why yes, I know. And that is why the hospital ("overseen" by the fine, upstanding, law-abiding types that sit on its Board of Directors) is not held accountable for the nasty/illegal things it does to people who do not frequent Pinewood Country Club.
I hear that a picture of Morrison, Eblin and Allen (Randolph's Big Three) was in the Guide. That's nice. I need a new cut-out for that indestructible voodoo doll from New Orleans. The old photo of Elbin is pock-marked with pin holes.
As for predictions, I predict 2009 Chamber Chairman April Thornton is going to run (again) for Asheboro City Council.
Word to the wise: Let's keep her record on that perfect. Just say no.
A good portion of the comments in the phone calls I took were unprintable - especially in lieu of Asheboro's recent dubious honor of being named the "fourth fastest dying town in America".
"Year after @#$%^&* year, the same *&^%$# people give each other the same *&^%$# awards for @#$%^&* up!"
"How can they do this with a straight face? Are these idiots smoking crack?"
(You really do have to wonder.)
I'm trying to picture J.B. Davis . . . or Morrison & Eblin . . . stammering and blubbering in faux surprise over their awards. As "damage control" goes, it's pretty pathetic.
"I'd like to thank the Academy . . . "
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Nero fiddled while Rome burned
So goes the legend . . . if he played anything, it was a lyre.
Now if I were in true Asheboro mode, it would be bad form to point that out. It's been a bit disconcerting lately to do blog-battle with local residents who hold my education against me . . .
. . . i.e., I'm arrogant or "better" than they are because I can put a few sentences together. And they're proud they have to look up "cretin".
This is the kind of mindset these particular small-town "Senators" are patting themselves on the back for fostering.
From what I've noted, a lot of folks around your fair city play a "liar" as well.
I will go on record and state that you are indeed more intelligent than the average denizen found in that burg. I've known that for years. As for being better, well... that's a value judgment, but I'd still say you were the better person as compared to those that have sought to discredit you and what you believe in.
It's so frustating. I've never lived my life that way . . . and in my profesional career, I've served on the very front lines - treating everyone equally. What the hell do these people want? My blood?
Mittens the sledding cat merits a featured by-line on CNN. I can't get the time of day.
No wonder this country is going to hell.
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