Going to see my picture on the cover
Gonna buy five copies for my mother
Gonna see my smiling face
On the cover of the Rolling Stone
Cover of the Rolling Stone
by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
I’m not likely to ever be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, but as the familiar chorus of Dr. Hook’s classic song describes, it’s a dream held by many performers.
But today I enjoyed an analogous accomplishment for someone who works in politics like myself. My opinion piece appeared in the Sunday Washington Post, in the ‘Close to Home’ section dedicated to local issues.
You won’t see my smiling face. And it’s online, so I won’t have to buy five copies for my mother. And I’m not creative enough to write new lyrics that will rhyme. But if you catch me humming ‘rolling stone’ this week… well, know you know why.
My Rights Aren’t A Matter of Address
The Washington Post, Sunday, January 22nd, page B08