SJ Reidhead (aka The Pink Flamingo) is a writer based in New Mexico. The author of two published novels, both westerns: Dust Devil and The Second Mrs. Earp and two published works of non-fictions: TRAVESTY: Frank Waters Earp Agenda Exposed and A Church for Helldorado, Endicott Peabody's 1882 Tombstone Diary. One of the leading authorities on the life of Wyatt Earp and Tombstone during the Earp years, she is writing a series of murder mysteries set in modern day Tombstone. The author is also working on a book about fashion in the Wild West. When complete, there will be over 2100 unpublished antique photographs dating from 1855-1910.
The author's work has appeared in Wild West, True West, Blogcritics, and The Tombstone Times. Recently the author has had to deal with a father who succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease. This is leading to a book dealing with the frustrations of dealing with the frustrations of the disease, finance, legal, health-care, and things no one bothers telling families about it. A portion of the book will contain entries from a blog she kept, detailing the struggle with her father's AD. She is also working on a murder mystery series set in modern day Tombstone and Cochise County. Several books of essays on Christian living are currently in edits. A book of essays and revisions of articles about Wyatt Earp has been completed and will include her latest work detailing her theory about the murder of his second wife, Mattie.
SJ Reidhead has been involved in Republican politics since she was 'a little kid'. During the Reagan years she was a lobbyist working with various non-profit organizations who were attempting to salvage NASA and the American space program after the disastrous Carter years. In spite of ups and downs, and numerous disappointments, politically, it is obvious the only political hope for this country is via the Republican Party. Along with politics she is an opera fanatic, has been known to stalk baritones to the point of being a baritone junkie, and loves baseball.
The Pink Flamingo went on line on October 4, 2005.
THE PINK FLAMINGO STORY
It started out as a joke. During the seven years I worked with the girls of my parish, leading a youth group, one of the things that I stressed were manners. Part of having manners, the way I see it, is to know how to set a proper table, host a party, cater it, and clean up afterward. I was fortunate enough to have a group of very talented girls in my youth group. They learned how to plan for, and execute large church functions, very properly. During one such function I noticed there were several incredibly tacky pink flamingos sitting on the table. Knowing the girls were up to something, I said nothing. A few months later they did the same thing at a function I was hosting at my home. I said nothing. They had a birthday party for me. More pink flamingos appeared - and a joke was born.
Thanks to the girls, all of whom are now grown, I have a collection of pink flamingos. It has become an ongoing joke. When I began working on my political blog, I realized the only possibly title was The Pink Flamingo!
Pink Flamingo friend and confident Sally Vee sent several email to me the past few days that have inspired this post.
SJ, you are so right that we are in the wrong racket. We’d never last 5 minutes though… to succeed, you have to be able to say and write things with a straight face, looking into the eyes of decent people searching for reasons to believe and deeply desiring to hold you up on their shoulders and willing to peel off a few dollars and place them in your control. You have to put your name on things!
Oh by the way, it’s Noon and I’ve already received 4 more daily solicitations.
It would be interesting to do a James O’Keefe style sting, setting up a crackpot website using all the techniques we are seeing, collect a bunch of money which would be held in a savings acct, then after six months announce the sham, detail the illogic and scammery, then return the money with interest.
Recently, I received an e-mail from Ron Paul asking for a donation of 100, 250, 300 dollars. I don’t know how they got my address because I have never contacted this man in any way. With so many scams out there I’m not sure it was actually from Paul. Also, does anyone know why Fox News is running an ad, called The End Of America 2011? I saw it the other night and couldn’t believe my eyes or ears.
I think we are in the wrong business!
I just got a scam email asking for 9 large print KJV Bibles for Nigeria. They also needed a bit of money to have them carried via courier to some small town! I truly wish those things weren’t scams. I’d be one of the first to contribute.
SJR
Jose Maria, that End of America thing is the Stansberry Porter video being promoted all over Right Wingdom. There’s a big banner ad for it on Drudge, Dick Morris and Newsmax are promoting it, Salem sent me an ad today promoting it, etc. etc. The video is narrated by uber-conspiracist Alex Jones, also a FoxNews Business Channel regular – good buddies with Judge Napolitano. Here is a link if you want to watch – and if you do, please report back with your assessment. I have been unable to force myself to watch.
http://www.stansberryresearch.com/pro/1011PSISBBVD/LPSIM335/PR