I haven't felt like writing for a couple of years but my brain is too crowded to hold it in. My words and thoughts for today might be too much for you, or they might resonate. They are certainly not going to inspire you. This is your fair warning that there is no sunshine in… Continue reading Do Unto Others
The Old Head’s Wife
If you follow my blog or social media pages, you know that I have been screaming about inhumane railroad attendance policies and working conditions since last January. BNSF implemented Hi Viz in February 2022, enraging workers and their families. Other Class 1 Railroads have their own versions of the similar terrible attendance policies. I've also… Continue reading The Old Head’s Wife
RAILROAD LABOR MASS RESIGNATION
Open letter to every U. S. Lawmaker, The President and Vice President. The Department of Transportation, The Federal Railroad Administration, The Surface Transportation Board, The Department of Labor, and anyone who has the ability to DO SOMETHING! I am writing to ask you to support railroad labor. These workers are specialized, essential, and the lifeblood… Continue reading RAILROAD LABOR MASS RESIGNATION
Come Together Right Now
It is an honor to be surrounded by the best! I was asked to write for the Moving America Podcast and my first article was published this morning! The podcast gives firsthand insights about life on the railroad and I was able to share about being a spouse. If you haven't had an opportunity to… Continue reading Come Together Right Now
The Greedy CEO Who Ignored Us
I no longer wonder what Katie Farmer at BNSF Railway will do. It's been 7 months since I wrote this and she ignored it. Her corporation, and all other Class 1 railroads have decided they are too big to negotiate with the crews that make them record profits. The government has to get involved. Despite… Continue reading The Greedy CEO Who Ignored Us
Railroad Spouses Speak Out
Waiting for Warren Buffet
What words of advice does Warren Buffet have for a 50 year old locomotive engineer who has been running trains for 29 years?? The company he runs trains for just reported record profits in 2021. Their operating income for the year was $8.8 billion, a 13.7% increase from 2020. Revenue increased 11.6%, to $22.5 billion.… Continue reading Waiting for Warren Buffet
I ❤️ Sonic Signature Sauce… Today only.
Choose your battles. My girl really loves French fries and today she asked for them on the way the zoo. I pulled into Sonic because it was close and I like their Mozzarella sticks. I pulled up to order and waited quite awhile to be acknowledged. The person finally greeted me with an apology for… Continue reading I ❤️ Sonic Signature Sauce… Today only.
I wonder how Katie Farmer sleeps at night?
Katie Farmer is the CEO of #BNSF Railroad. She is a 52 year old wife and mother. Katie implements attendance policies that disregard doctor's notes and requires workers to be available 14 solid days to earn 4 points back. She must have forgotten what it was like to balance parenthood and life while trying to… Continue reading I wonder how Katie Farmer sleeps at night?
The Heart of the Matter
I wonder if the rioters at the Capital (or anyone who riots and acts out in an animalistic way for any cause) would have turned out differently if someone had loved them more. It occurs to me that they should have been given a participation trophy in their youth as acknowledgment of how hard they… Continue reading The Heart of the Matter
Freckled and Unfiltered 