Sherry Chandler

My rate of posting has been a bit slow over the last several days and may continue to be so for several more. No problems. Just a couple of projects that have to be taken care of immediately.

Meantime I would remind my Kentucky readers that we have a gubernatorial primary tomorrow. I heard on WEKU a prediction that they expect only a 15% turnout this year. Also, we will have a run-off if none of the 7 Democrats or 3 Republicans running get as much as 40% of their respective primary votes.

Forty per cent of 15% is something like 6% so it’s possible that our next governor will be determined by less than 10% of the population.

Get out there and vote people!

Here’s the Secretary of State’s rundown of all candidates. Sample ballots, county by county, here.

Lexington Herald-Leader endorsements.

Courier-Journal full coverage.

Survey USA.

P.S. I recommend PBH’s post on Disproportionate Representation.

Here’s a seasonal poem from my FootHills chapbook: My Will and Testament Is on the Desk.

May and December

A boy runs
among rain-wet buttercups
that dot the grass
like stains
left by a kissing sun.

The shavings of my life
lie scattered at my feet.
I drink clouded wine
from chipped glass,
regard the child splashing in the rain.

I place my hand on his neck, lick
the drops from his cheek,
tears upon a yellow flower.

— Sherry Chandler