You wouldn’t know it as a consumer of the mainstream media, but there was a TEA Party rally in Bismarck this week. In fact, it was only one of several held on Constitution Day; rallies were also held in Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Dickinson, and Williston on Tuesday.

My little guys and I attended with our cameras. They started out taking pictures of flags and the capitol but soon discovered a bug. No, not a glitch – an actual insect, and a large one at that. That pretty much captured the attention of both little boys until one stomped on him.

It was encouraging to see Governor Dalrymple in attendance, listening intently to the scheduled speakers and concerned citizens who participated in open mic sessions. I eyeballed the signs and banners displayed but knew instantly that this little girl’s was my favorite: the lame duck. It was my boys’ favorite too, I believe…after they got to pet the duck!