Bill Strickland update

There isn't much to say. This project progressed even less than my running.

I wrote to the mayor. I contacted a senator, and the congressional representative of New Mexico, and a few other people. What I need is contacts in the business community, and I did not get one single lead.

Did I actually expect help from politicians? Hmmm, okay, so I cultivate hope as much as I can. Guess I will have to do some research and make forays in the business community myself.

The field representative for education at senator Bingaman's office made an interesting point. He said my chances for success are slim - which of course I knew. But he added that even if no one will be interested in building this school, even if there will never be a Bill Strickland school in Albuquerque, what I am doing is raising awareness. Putting the idea out there. Spreading the word.

Although he did not offer me anything in his official capacity, he was, as a person, very taken by the project. I could see it in his eyes. When I left he was sad he could not help me - even sadder than me.

Okay, so I am going to embrace my role of spreading the word. And target someone else.