“One of the great things about our democracy is that every citizen can decide to run for public office.” – Oprah Winfrey on Dr. Oz’s Pennsylvania Senate run 1. Test the Waters If you’ve never run for public office before, think about starting small. Do you have a passion for crunching the numbers? Run for City Treasurer. Are you skilled with data entry? Give County Recorder a shot. No discernable passions or skills? Try City Council. You want to make sure this is something you truly want before you commit all of your time and energy towards it (if narcissist…
Author: Carson Aden
Carson Aden
Carson Aden was born and raised in the comedy rich soil of rural Iowa. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University before moving to Chicago where he cut his teeth at comedy institutions like Second City and IO. Currently, he lives in Los Angeles and works in the entertainment industry with hit shows like 911, The Simpsons, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Hello, old friend. Did you forget about me? I’m the carton of eggnog you bought over the holidays. I thought you might be saving me for a special occasion, but I’m coming to the realization that I may never be opened again. I’m beyond my expiration date and am starting to feel funny. As each day passes, I’ve found myself being pushed further back into the cold abyss, out of sight and mind. Like a prisoner on death row, I sit with my expired brethren awaiting the day we are noticed and shown the bottom of the wastebasket. There’s a…