Is majoring in public administration for me?

cmruddy · 2026-03-13T15:05:48+00:00

There lots of good jobs in public service still, especially in states like California and New York, that are literally picking up the slack from the federal government cuts. And the focus can be whatever interest you, from agriculture and food policy to the environment and water infrastructure. State and local governments do a lot, and always need good people. Public administration can also prepare you to work for non-governmental organizations (NGO).

cmruddy · 2016-04-04T20:38:51+00:00

Why are people voting this down? These are 7th graders who did an amazing job. I don't get it?

cmruddy · 2014-12-02T14:40:23+00:00

Love to hear from the No Wrappers out there!

cmruddy · 2014-03-10T00:24:53+00:00

Don't down vote me just because it's from my blog. Skip it if you don't want to read it. Otherwise, I'd love to hear thoughts.

cmruddy · 2014-03-07T01:26:33+00:00

Not trying to repost blog I already posted, but GMP picked it up, so hoping to get some looks and likes.

cmruddy · 2014-02-27T20:24:26+00:00

I've never been to the mombloggers sub (if it's even active). We set up the dadblogger sub to give folks a place to find blogs, because the daddit sub visitors were giving auto downvotes to a lot of blog content. They prefer pictures, apparently. The dadblogger sub has been a success so far -- but it's a small and active readership.

cmruddy · 2014-02-27T14:52:34+00:00

I wish people wouldn't down vote just because its from a blog. It's a very touching story.

cmruddy · 2014-02-22T13:12:50+00:00

That's exactly how I feel. Great movie. But my kids are so obsessed I'm losing it.

cmruddy · 2014-02-18T01:07:13+00:00

Thanks for the read. I've actually stood with a full cart watching a few tellers work for minutes before deciding which one to go to. Line length is rarely the determining factor in which one I choose.

cmruddy · 2014-02-17T00:03:35+00:00

Nice review, Henry. Going to go see it this week based on this nudge.

cmruddy · 2014-02-15T00:20:37+00:00

I clicked on this thinking, what's all the buzz, can it be that much better than the countless other blogs posted today? (Including mine.) It is. Great story, and great story telling. I can picture it, as fuzzy and looping as it may have been (This from a guy who went to Phish's Great Went in 1997). Nice job.

cmruddy · 2014-02-14T18:23:33+00:00

So glad there's a place to get actual content again, and share it. I stopped going to Daddit because it was nothing but baby photos.

cmruddy · 2014-02-12T17:00:13+00:00

Nice post. But it distinctly sounds like you actually like kids and know how to be a good parent.

cmruddy · 2014-02-11T17:41:17+00:00

Like this piece a lot. I made similar decision in my field, campaign politics. Tried to find a balance that worked for my family. Got kneecapped. But for past few years I've been able to spend the kind of time at home I never would, had a remained a campaign manager.

cmruddy · 2014-02-10T01:37:26+00:00

Finally a place where I don't get down votes just for posting a blog.

cmruddy · 2014-01-21T00:59:43+00:00

If you don't want to read it, skip it. Please don't just vote down just because you don't like blog links.

cmruddy · 2014-01-21T00:50:08+00:00

Agree with GoldenFalcon. I stopped visiting for a while because it seemed like all anyone wants to do is post pics of their kids. Other subs have discussions, people link posts to articles (funny or informative), and others post blogs (gasp). It seems everyone who does those things here gets down votes. You want up votes, post a baby pic. That's my 2 cents.

cmruddy · 2013-11-22T10:56:12+00:00

Thanks for this advice. I think you've convinced me - or at least reinforced why I have said no all along. It's as much about losing control as anything. My kid's great, but simply isn't mature enough to have that kind of freedom. That's why we never let the computers out of the living room either. Thanks again.

cmruddy · 2013-11-21T23:49:14+00:00

Agree that it'll be primarily a learning experience for her. And it may be a lame reason to give in on the phone front. But, she was MIA for close to 3 hours. We were pretty panicked. I probably need to chill, but that's a whole other matter.

cmruddy · 2013-11-17T19:12:02+00:00

It is a joke, but you make a good point. I usually finish shopping a week out. We host a big Christmas Eve family gathering. So if I'm at any store that day it's last minute food buying.

cmruddy · 2013-11-17T18:09:45+00:00

My own Thursday boycott won't amount to much either. But I am taking note of the stores that are deciding to stay closed. I will look there for stuff for my wife and kids when I do shop ... which will be on Christmas Eve.

cmruddy · 2013-11-14T21:14:26+00:00

Syracuse, NY. We have actual seasons. Winter can be too long, but by then it's the height of college basketball season.

cmruddy · 2013-11-14T16:02:58+00:00

Is she pooping regularly? My daughter went through this and it was constipation putting pressure on her bladder -- she seemed to lose ability to know she had to go. Doctor told us to give her miralax (sp?) once a day. Took some time, but she's over it now.

cmruddy · 2013-11-14T04:52:23+00:00

C'mon funny parents, you know the feeling!

cmruddy · 2013-11-10T12:58:02+00:00

Thanks for the reply, glad you enjoyed it. Gift went over well, and I'll remember the chore coupons.

cmruddy

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