The O'Toole Chronicles: Cat’s in the Cradle and Political Ambition
As the song by Harry Chapin goes:
My child arrived just the other day... He'd say, "I'm gonna be just like you, dad You know, I'm gonna be just like you"
The author recalls their first term on the Cedar Grove Council, where they had high ambitions to change the world. With enthusiasm and energy, they worked tirelessly to make a difference, attending to every constituent need.
The author reflects on their past, remembering their innocence, naivety, and unrelenting passion for politics.
Author's summary: Politics and life lessons intertwined.
- Unbridled enthusiasm and energy in early political career
- Lessons learned from experience and maturity