I will not name that woman out of respect for her privacy. I have however spoken with her. During this conversation I felt like a surburban commuter who found himself behind the wheel a race car during the indy 500. I was overwhelmed. I suspect that the Town be as well when it finds itself in defense against allegations of gross neglegence by the Atherton Building Department.
During this telephone conversation I was thanked for my "pioneering" work in taking on the Town. During this conversation this woman expressed her gratitude to Jon Buckheit as well. She said that without the work Jon and of me, her task would be difficult if not impossible.
This woman was far too generous. This woman was also far too modest. After speaking with her I felt superfluous. I felt as though what I did and what Jon was doing, no matter how valuable or courageous, was inconsequential. I felt this way because I felt the full force of this woman's personality, her creativity, her sharp wit and her motivation.
After hanging up the telephone, I honestly felt sorry for anybody in the Town who gets in her way. I honestly felt that this tornado of woman with no help from anybody, not mine, not Jon Buckheit's will bring that corrupt power structure in Town down as though it were a house of cards in a stiff breeze.
A breath of fresh air is comming to town. Unfortunately for those corrupt, complacent, powerful few, the air will be quite turbulent.
The rest of us will most certainly enjoy the ride!
