It's Over! (a party, too much wine and tears full of hope)

Can you believe it? Obama pulled it off! We had some friends over last night for an election watch party that lasted til about 10pm. I drank too much wine and ate too many red-white-and-blue M&Ms, so I was keyed up. My partner went to sleep but I had to keep watching the returns.

McCain's concession speech impressed me and, for the first time in months, I saw a glimpse of the McCain that I used to respect. If the man who gave the concession speech had actually been the man running on the Republican ticket, he might have fared better.

If you watched any of Obama's party in Chicago's Grant Park, surely you sensed how inspired our country is with Obama's win. I'll confess--I'm a big ol' softie. I just started bawling my eyes out, but they were tears of hope and promise for this country. It's already a cliche, but I do think Obama is a transcendent political figure who can unite us once again at home and abroad. His election has the potential to heal racial divides and usher in a new generation of leadership. His election has the potential to soothe wounds we've inflicted on the rest of the world, and his election has the potential to restore our image around the world.

Yesterday, while running errands, a car pulled up next to mine. A black woman was waving her arms out of the passenger window, and I was a little suspicious at first because she was a complete stranger. I rolled down my window and she yelled, "Have you voted yet?!" I replied yes, and then she yelled, "Did you vote for Obama?!" I nodded politely, and then she let out a big whoop and drove off. Her enthusiasm and joy was so unexpected--and I regret I didn't join her. It was just so out of left field and uncommon. But people are excited, and that's great to see.

So, ok, Barack, you've won. Now please, just don't screw it up!

It's Over! (a party, too much wine and tears full of hope)

Can you believe it? Obama pulled it off! We had some friends over last night for an election watch party that lasted til about 10pm. I drank too much wine and ate too many red-white-and-blue M&Ms, so I was keyed up. My partner went to sleep but I had to keep watching the returns.

McCain's concession speech impressed me and, for the first time in months, I saw a glimpse of the McCain that I used to respect. If the man who gave the concession speech had actually been the man running on the Republican ticket, he might have fared better.

If you watched any of Obama's party in Chicago's Grant Park, surely you sensed how inspired our country is with Obama's win. I'll confess--I'm a big ol' softie. I just started bawling my eyes out, but they were tears of hope and promise for this country. It's already a cliche, but I do think Obama is a transcendent political figure who can unite us once again at home and abroad. His election has the potential to heal racial divides and usher in a new generation of leadership. His election has the potential to soothe wounds we've inflicted on the rest of the world, and his election has the potential to restore our image around the world.

Yesterday, while running errands, a car pulled up next to mine. A black woman was waving her arms out of the passenger window, and I was a little suspicious at first because she was a complete stranger. I rolled down my window and she yelled, "Have you voted yet?!" I replied yes, and then she yelled, "Did you vote for Obama?!" I nodded politely, and then she let out a big whoop and drove off. Her enthusiasm and joy was so unexpected--and I regret I didn't join her. It was just so out of left field and uncommon. But people are excited, and that's great to see.

So, ok, Barack, you've won. Now please, just don't screw it up!

Pumpkin of Hope

Saw this wonderful jack o'lantern over at Nathan Exposed (a great blog) and just had to share. Wonderful job of carving, Nathan!

Pumpkin of Hope

Saw this wonderful jack o'lantern over at Nathan Exposed (a great blog) and just had to share. Wonderful job of carving, Nathan!

I Just Voted--Watch Your Ballot!

Just returned from early voting (Barack!). It took an hour and a half to get through the line.

Because it's early voting, however, I went to a precinct closer to where I work. As the poll worker was entering my precinct information into the machine, it occurred to me that it would be quite easy for human error to creep in if, by chance, she entered one wrong letter or number.

So I start voting. Here we have the touch-screen machines. So I press the button for straight-party Democratic ticket, but then go through and check each page. "Hmmm, that's odd," I thought. "I didn't realize SHE was my state representative." Then I flipped to the page with the county commissioner race--and I knew I had the wrong ballot. Even though I like the candidate, I don't live in his district. So I went back and check the other pages again, and it was obvious I had the wrong ballot for my precinct.

I call the poll worker and, after she checks my registration again, realizes she had, indeed, put in the wrong precinct. So check your ballots, people, especially if you plan to vote straight party! I could have easily walked out of there without even realizing my votes were miscast.

I Just Voted--Watch Your Ballot!

Just returned from early voting (Barack!). It took an hour and a half to get through the line.

Because it's early voting, however, I went to a precinct closer to where I work. As the poll worker was entering my precinct information into the machine, it occurred to me that it would be quite easy for human error to creep in if, by chance, she entered one wrong letter or number.

So I start voting. Here we have the touch-screen machines. So I press the button for straight-party Democratic ticket, but then go through and check each page. "Hmmm, that's odd," I thought. "I didn't realize SHE was my state representative." Then I flipped to the page with the county commissioner race--and I knew I had the wrong ballot. Even though I like the candidate, I don't live in his district. So I went back and check the other pages again, and it was obvious I had the wrong ballot for my precinct.

I call the poll worker and, after she checks my registration again, realizes she had, indeed, put in the wrong precinct. So check your ballots, people, especially if you plan to vote straight party! I could have easily walked out of there without even realizing my votes were miscast.

Only 100 Days Left Georgie Boy!

I have a little widget on my computer desktop that counts down how many days Bush has left in office--and today it's reached 100 days! Those nice round zero numbers always sound good for some reason.

Thank goodness--in less than a month, we'll know who the next U.S. president will be, and in 100 days, Bush will finally pack his bags and get the hell back to Texas. Good riddance!

Only 100 Days Left Georgie Boy!

I have a little widget on my computer desktop that counts down how many days Bush has left in office--and today it's reached 100 days! Those nice round zero numbers always sound good for some reason.

Thank goodness--in less than a month, we'll know who the next U.S. president will be, and in 100 days, Bush will finally pack his bags and get the hell back to Texas. Good riddance!

Magoo Heads for Cover in Washington

I know everyone's probably posting on this, so I have to throw in my 2 cents worth.

Magoo's announcement that he is suspending his campaign and wishes to postpone his debate with Obama is a total gimmick! What better stage to show what he would do to help our economy than a presidential debate? Unless, of course, he has no plans and he would prefer to retreat to Washington where he can run around appearing to do something without really anyone being able to tell otherwise.

If Magoo postpones Friday's debate, will we ever get one? If we don't, then all we have all biased commercials (from both sides) and carefully controlled photo-op "town halls." In other words, the voters get screwed--again.

I completely agree with Obama's statement: Presidents have to do more than 1 thing at a time. Can't Magoo multitask?

Besides, what is McCain really going to do? Is he on some crucial economic/banking senate committee? Will he hold a deciding vote? Isn't everyone of any consequence already busy working on our economic crisis?

I want a debate, dammit!

Magoo Heads for Cover in Washington

I know everyone's probably posting on this, so I have to throw in my 2 cents worth.

Magoo's announcement that he is suspending his campaign and wishes to postpone his debate with Obama is a total gimmick! What better stage to show what he would do to help our economy than a presidential debate? Unless, of course, he has no plans and he would prefer to retreat to Washington where he can run around appearing to do something without really anyone being able to tell otherwise.

If Magoo postpones Friday's debate, will we ever get one? If we don't, then all we have all biased commercials (from both sides) and carefully controlled photo-op "town halls." In other words, the voters get screwed--again.

I completely agree with Obama's statement: Presidents have to do more than 1 thing at a time. Can't Magoo multitask?

Besides, what is McCain really going to do? Is he on some crucial economic/banking senate committee? Will he hold a deciding vote? Isn't everyone of any consequence already busy working on our economic crisis?

I want a debate, dammit!

Being the First Dude Has Its Privileges

Ah, it must be good to be governor--or a vice presidential candidate--or hell, even a vice presidential candidate's hunky husband. (Mmmm, Todd Palin alone on a cold night in an igloo....)

Anyway, looks like Scrappy Doo's hubby is refusing to cooperate with the investigation into whether "Trooper Gate" has any merit. Both he and his wife are now claiming the investigation is bogus. How convenient, you know, now that there's a big election going on.

Damn, I was hoping this would provide a little gossip grease to rub all over my naked body from now until November--does wonders for dry skin!

Being the First Dude Has Its Privileges

Ah, it must be good to be governor--or a vice presidential candidate--or hell, even a vice presidential candidate's hunky husband. (Mmmm, Todd Palin alone on a cold night in an igloo....)

Anyway, looks like Scrappy Doo's hubby is refusing to cooperate with the investigation into whether "Trooper Gate" has any merit. Both he and his wife are now claiming the investigation is bogus. How convenient, you know, now that there's a big election going on.

Damn, I was hoping this would provide a little gossip grease to rub all over my naked body from now until November--does wonders for dry skin!

Daily Distraction: I have a crush on DNC Chair Howard Dean!

It's the love that dare not speak its name! Sure, call me crazy, but seeing Howard Dean's face on the news last night actually lifted me slightly out of my enduring melancholy. Seriously, I think he's good-looking, handsome, sexy--a silver fox!

Earlier this year, Dean was touring certain critical states to help get out the vote, and I caught him when his bus stopped in my hometown (here are 2 photos I took). He's shorter than I imagined, slimmer--and kinda hot!

Daily Distraction: I have a crush on DNC Chair Howard Dean!

It's the love that dare not speak its name! Sure, call me crazy, but seeing Howard Dean's face on the news last night actually lifted me slightly out of my enduring melancholy. Seriously, I think he's good-looking, handsome, sexy--a silver fox!

Earlier this year, Dean was touring certain critical states to help get out the vote, and I caught him when his bus stopped in my hometown (here are 2 photos I took). He's shorter than I imagined, slimmer--and kinda hot!

Mr. Magoo & Scrappy Doo! (or John McCain Selects His Vice President)

Now that Magoo (John McCain) has picked his running mate, don't you think she (Sarah Palin) needs a nickname, too? I am fair and balanced, ya'll. Who better to represent the small-town, fearless pluck that is embodied by Sarah Palin than the love-him or hate-him---Scrappy Doo!

If you're a child of the 70s, you may have fond memories, like me, of Scooby Doo's boisterous nephew Scrappy. Or maybe you hated his calls of "Puppy Power!" Nothing against Scrappy necessarily, but I think this character does personify aspects of Palin's personality. Take from that what you will.

And as a editor, I do appreciate the alliteration when you combine these 2 together!

Mr. Magoo & Scrappy Doo! (or John McCain Selects His Vice President)

Now that Magoo (John McCain) has picked his running mate, don't you think she (Sarah Palin) needs a nickname, too? I am fair and balanced, ya'll. Who better to represent the small-town, fearless pluck that is embodied by Sarah Palin than the love-him or hate-him---Scrappy Doo!

If you're a child of the 70s, you may have fond memories, like me, of Scooby Doo's boisterous nephew Scrappy. Or maybe you hated his calls of "Puppy Power!" Nothing against Scrappy necessarily, but I think this character does personify aspects of Palin's personality. Take from that what you will.

And as a editor, I do appreciate the alliteration when you combine these 2 together!

Jennifer Hudson Rocks the National Anthem at the DNC

This sent chills all over my body and I had to keep from getting all choked up--gurl can sang!

Jennifer Hudson Rocks the National Anthem at the DNC

This sent chills all over my body and I had to keep from getting all choked up--gurl can sang!

John McCain Is So Wealthy, He Doesn't Know How Many Homes He Owns

"Cindy, sweetums," says Magoo to his rockin' hot, young and money-makin' wife, "Where are we? Is this our home, too? It seems no matter where we are, we're 'home.' If you think about it, I guess I could vote in any state I wanted! Makes Arizona seems so small, doesn't it. With this many homes, I might as well already be President! Hell, I have more homes than the President does! But it'll be fun to add the White House to our collection, won't it?"

If this sounds ridiculous, well, you're wrong. Magoo (John McCain) admitted that he doesn't know how many homes he and his wife own. Ok, pundits, enough with the "Obama is elitist" crap! You know you're elitist when you have so many freakin' houses, you lose count!

John McCain Is So Wealthy, He Doesn't Know How Many Homes He Owns

"Cindy, sweetums," says Magoo to his rockin' hot, young and money-makin' wife, "Where are we? Is this our home, too? It seems no matter where we are, we're 'home.' If you think about it, I guess I could vote in any state I wanted! Makes Arizona seems so small, doesn't it. With this many homes, I might as well already be President! Hell, I have more homes than the President does! But it'll be fun to add the White House to our collection, won't it?"

If this sounds ridiculous, well, you're wrong. Magoo (John McCain) admitted that he doesn't know how many homes he and his wife own. Ok, pundits, enough with the "Obama is elitist" crap! You know you're elitist when you have so many freakin' houses, you lose count!