I am not a fan of government shutdowns. Whatever your politics may be, as a 20 year government employee, I don’t know what a shutdown does or proves, other than hurting the folks that work for the country day in and day out.  Missing pay, and/or being forced to stay home, and all the undue stress it causes has nothing to do with whatever political argument is being made. BUT… What the shutdown has once again reminded Alison and I...Read More