Watson Wire
Pro Wrestling, Legislative Style
Friday, November 21, 2008
As a kid, my brother Kyle loved – I mean, seriously loved – professional wrestling. He watched it on TV all the time. He made my poor father take him…
Are You Ready for the Future?
Friday, November 14, 2008
Ahhh, fall. My favorite time of year. Now's when football season moves into high gear. A man of my deep obsession with the game can start driving himself crazy thinking about who's going to…
Who We Are, What We’ve Done, What’s Next
Friday, November 07, 2008
For 232 years, it's meant something to be an American.
It's meant something to be from a nation that was founded on life, liberty, and the pursuit of…
Slip Slidin’ Away
Friday, October 31, 2008
Last Sunday, I rode (together with my good friend, Senator Rodney Ellis) in the LiveStrong Challenge bike ride. We rode 45 miles.
As a cancer survivor, the son…
London Homesick Blues
Friday, October 24, 2008
I've been out of towne in London, studying issues about climate change, carbon reduction, and programmes related thereto.
We've met with Members of Parliament, governmental experts, representatives of non-governmental…
More Bull-headedness
Thursday, October 16, 2008
I've written about Emma, our mutant bulldog, before. She's truly unique among God's blessed creations.
She's developed a new annoying habit. In her old age, she's started refusing…
New Look, New Times
Thursday, October 09, 2008
This week, we launched a redesign of kirkwatson.com. There are a couple of new features, including a new, expanded biography and a re-vamped issues page.
Intentional Grounding
Friday, October 03, 2008
Cooper Kyle Watson, our eighth grader, is what a loving father might call a happy kid with a good sense of humor. A less-charitable dad might call him a smart…
Opportunity Knocks – Let It In!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Creating opportunity is the defining role of a public servant. Those in public office rarely miss a chance to declare the need for more of it. Politicians continually talk –…
Help Hurricane Ike Victims
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
For days, we've been watching and reading the news, thinking about and praying for those who were devastated by Hurricane Ike.
The countless thousands who are digging out from the storm,…
Take Heart
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Let's get right to it.
I have written and talked – and drawn pictures, used crayons, talked in my sleep, sung songs, and done interpretive dance – about the…
As close as I’ll get to a facelift . . .
Thursday, September 04, 2008
How many friends can one guy have?
Let's find out.
Today, I'd like to introduce you all to my brand new Facebook page. I haven't felt this hip since…
Post-Convention Saturday Watson Wire
Friday, August 29, 2008
(Because I couldn't make a Friday deadline.)
What a night. What a week. What a year it's been, and what an opportunity we have over the next two months for…
Convention Blog Report: Obama makes history
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Last night, Barak Obama became the first African American nominated to be President by a major political party. It was a big moment.
It was made bigger by the way…
Convention Blog Report: Star gazing
Thursday, August 28, 2008
I expect to see political stars at a deal like this. Heck, this is the Pro Bowl of politics, at least on the Democratic side. But, it’s sort of cool…
