One of the everyday activities during High School was what we called "dragging main." No, we did not drag race and the street was our main street, but the street's name was State Street. So I do not know where the term came from. Well, most of the time my car was full of people. Sometimes my guy friends and sometimes girls who were my friends. Up and down "Main" we would go. Talking, laughing, honking at others who were doing the same thing and just having a good time. A big part of the time I had a car load of girls.
On some evenings while at college I would get a phone call while I was "studying" in my dorm room. The sweet voice on the other end would say, "Robert, could you take us to Taco Grande? Or, "Would you take us to A&W for a chile pie?" That made me feel pretty special, so I would go down and hop in my powder blue 1972 Plymouth Duster and drive over to McMindes Hall. When I parked at the front door out would come 4 or 5 girls and away we would go. People would wonder what I was doing in the booth at Taco Grande with 5 girls and myself but I was fine with it.
Eight years ago I became part of another group of very special women. The Kansas Register of Deeds Association is made up of the Register of Deeds from each county in the state of Kansas. For those of you who do not remember your Kansas History, there are 105 counties in Kansas. I was one of 3 males at that time in the whole state who occupied the office of Register of Deeds. The first state meeting that I attended was kind of overwhelming. Most of you know how outgoing and dynamic I am. I think the ladies sensed my insecurity for I was greeted with warmth and kindness. I have never been in any organization where I have been so accepted for what I am. They have helped me grow.
Back to my reason for this post. Once again I am surrounded by beautiful women each day. They are all different. They all make me feel very special.
When I was elected Register of Deeds eight years ago I also was introduced to another group of beautiful women at the Phillips County Courthouse. I have had the privilege ( I really mean that) to work with 10-12 (depending on the day) special ladies that also work there. It is hard to explain, but they each have a very special place in my heart. Seeing them at work, which is what I did for many years when I worked across the street , was different than working with them as I do now. They know their jobs and do them well. The personalities may differ but they are all professional. I am proud to work with them. These gals are special, beautiful women to me. Their bright eyes and warm smiles make my day better.
Many times I am sure they do not know what to do with that Robert, Bob, Bobby, Mister Bob across the hall but I have a good time just being in that courthouse.
I love my job. I love the history that is told from the records in my office. I love helping fit pieces together that pertain to the story of the ownership of the land of Phillips County. I also love my job because of the beautiful "inside and out" women that I have the privilege to work with each day.
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