I used to wonder what it was like to be a woman in America in the 1950s. Then I married a member of Congress and found out. Sherrod and I were married in 2004. He was 50, I was 45. We’d done a lot of living on these bones. We hoped for many more, infused with the reckless optimism necessary to give yourself another chance. Leap, and don’t look down. I highly recommend it.
Isn't it funny how we wives seem to be responsible for how our husband's are presented to the world, but I've never heard any one comment that 'Her husband didn't fo such a great job on her outfit today' BTW, John Fetterman is my Pa. Senator, so you understand that I don't care about the packaging, lol.
Thanks for making me laugh this morning. And I'm so sorry that people think it's your job to style your husband. Mine is the typical absent minded professor. He'd LIKE to look nice, but it's not a priority. And certainly not MY priority!
"I make sure his shirts looked pressed until he puts them on."
Ms. Schultz, you hit my funny bone with this sentence, in particular! You are a hoot which is a very good thing to be in my book. I so appreciate your writing. You are an awesome journalist. I only wish you were my next door neighbor!!
Sherrods “style” is what makes him seem like a real guy. Nice of you to try & shape him up, but seriously, his style communicates he’s more worried about the work he gets done for us, than his appearance!
Thanks for ALWAYS keeping it real👋🏼 For me it’s not the package wrapping, rather the beauty of what’s contained inside. You two are grounded in reality and that just the way I like it. 😘
Sharrod is the most lovable looking man in the Senate, and I think that tousled look is just right. So much better than the stuffed shirts we see on TV every day. Keep it up, Connie. He’s perfect!
Thanks for the laughs. We see you, with or without Senator Brown! We may have come a long way, but in many ways, the world of appearances has not. Sigh. I think we'd all rather a disheveled Senator than a donkey cowboy any day.
Personally, I'm a huge fan of Sherrod's unruly curls and always regret when he shows up with a haircut, but I'd vote for him no matter what--if I still lived Ohio. It's one of the few reasons I regret moving.
Female candidates are surrounded by stylists; witness poor Hillary Clinton's transformation during her campaigns. I get why it's important--though it shouldn't be--but I hate that YOU are somehow held responsible for Sherrod's appearance. And yet what wife isn't familiar with that phenomenon? Aside from doing the family laundry--and only because promising to take over full laundry duty was one of the incentives I offered when I proposed (long story)--I have always refused to take any responsibility for my husband's appearance. Why on earth can't people assume adults of both sexes are perfectly capable of dressing themselves?
I do agree about a blue sweater though, for all the reasons.
I laughed out loud in my office more than once. He doesn't project a "perfect" image-he projects a "real" image. I have to laugh every time I see that campaign commercial about the drug cartels with the Sheriffs. Like making everyone interview in a snowstorm-outside!!! LOL but he's getting my vote so hopefully that will help!
Love this! Love his "look"...it makes him appear to be the down-to-earth and hard working guy that he truly is.
He's too busy doing good things to worry about being a fashion statement.
That Sherrod is so grounded in reality is a major asset. Keep up the good work.
Isn't it funny how we wives seem to be responsible for how our husband's are presented to the world, but I've never heard any one comment that 'Her husband didn't fo such a great job on her outfit today' BTW, John Fetterman is my Pa. Senator, so you understand that I don't care about the packaging, lol.
Thanks for making me laugh this morning. And I'm so sorry that people think it's your job to style your husband. Mine is the typical absent minded professor. He'd LIKE to look nice, but it's not a priority. And certainly not MY priority!
"I make sure his shirts looked pressed until he puts them on."
Ms. Schultz, you hit my funny bone with this sentence, in particular! You are a hoot which is a very good thing to be in my book. I so appreciate your writing. You are an awesome journalist. I only wish you were my next door neighbor!!
As I've been saying for ages, women run the world. We just let men wear the suits. Or the sweaters, as the case may be.
Thank you for all you do, with good humor and more patience than I'd be able to muster!
And thanks to your senator husband for all he does; I'm a supporter of his campaign and look forward to him winning again.
Sherrods “style” is what makes him seem like a real guy. Nice of you to try & shape him up, but seriously, his style communicates he’s more worried about the work he gets done for us, than his appearance!
Thanks for ALWAYS keeping it real👋🏼 For me it’s not the package wrapping, rather the beauty of what’s contained inside. You two are grounded in reality and that just the way I like it. 😘
Sharrod is the most lovable looking man in the Senate, and I think that tousled look is just right. So much better than the stuffed shirts we see on TV every day. Keep it up, Connie. He’s perfect!
Thanks for the laughs. We see you, with or without Senator Brown! We may have come a long way, but in many ways, the world of appearances has not. Sigh. I think we'd all rather a disheveled Senator than a donkey cowboy any day.
Dog hair: I never leave home without it.
I'll take a rumpled, wild-haired truth-teller who cares about his constituents over a slick, expensively coiffed Republican of any sort.
Charming! It’s one of the many things we all love about Sherrod! And you!!!
Personally, I'm a huge fan of Sherrod's unruly curls and always regret when he shows up with a haircut, but I'd vote for him no matter what--if I still lived Ohio. It's one of the few reasons I regret moving.
Female candidates are surrounded by stylists; witness poor Hillary Clinton's transformation during her campaigns. I get why it's important--though it shouldn't be--but I hate that YOU are somehow held responsible for Sherrod's appearance. And yet what wife isn't familiar with that phenomenon? Aside from doing the family laundry--and only because promising to take over full laundry duty was one of the incentives I offered when I proposed (long story)--I have always refused to take any responsibility for my husband's appearance. Why on earth can't people assume adults of both sexes are perfectly capable of dressing themselves?
I do agree about a blue sweater though, for all the reasons.
I love how he looks! His hair, etc. is so relatable. I am supporting his re-election from afar. Rumpled is charming on him. The dignity of curls! :)
I laughed out loud in my office more than once. He doesn't project a "perfect" image-he projects a "real" image. I have to laugh every time I see that campaign commercial about the drug cartels with the Sheriffs. Like making everyone interview in a snowstorm-outside!!! LOL but he's getting my vote so hopefully that will help!