Sandra Day O’Connor

I unexpectedly met her in DC about week before her swearing in. Smart yes but she had this great EveryMom persona. She was at a daytime party given by a mother of a law school friend. I was told to come even though I was in Saturday sweats. Idea was to meet my friend’s mom. Had been working. About to go drinking. Met the friend’s mom first. Burst into a circle of well-dressed older men and women. Met Mrs. Reckling and then she said “Dan, meet my Arizona friend Sandy O’Connor.” Was surprised but neat to meet her.