The O'Toole Chronicles: Cat’s in the Cradle and Political Ambition
As Harry Chapin sings in "Cat’s in the Cradle":
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 reflects on their early days in politics, serving on the Cedar Grove Council, recalling their enthusiasm and desire to make a difference.
They remember working tirelessly, attending to every constituent need, with "unbridled enthusiasm, unrelenting energy, purity of heart, and innocence".
Author's summary: Reflections on politics and ambition.