so my first post- i am no longer a blogger virgin. i woke up with excitement this morning & i thought what do i wear to go cast my vote in this historic election? danny & i arose early to be at the polls by 6am as i was anticipating that there may be a bit of a wait. we were walking over & it was a gray, rainy day. i opted for my uggs- the walk over was nice- a quiet kind of misting rain. i am so very excited to participate in this process- sometimes i think about the founding fathers & take just a moment to appreciate their foresight & creativity. it is quite something to take a step back- i can't help but admire the elegance of it all- the constitution, the bill of rights, the balancing of power. & how sad it has been to watch it get eroded away over these past 8 years. there was a long line at the library (where we vote) & we had a great time. we saw many neighbors & chatted & hung out. there was some problem with the election officials getting in the library (the librarian overslept), so they weren't ready to start letting folks in to vote until about 6:30a. & i had showed up early- it just goes to show...
i also had my trusty iphone & was able to knock out the washington post crossword puzzle by the time i was able to cast my vote. & although it may be corny & sentimental, i can't help but feel proud to be an american when i push (or in this case, touch) the button that registers my vote.
oh, & i wore my black dog sweatshirt- fresh out of the mailing box from yesterday- a high quality sweatshirt from the black dog restaurant in martha's vineyard (i've not been there, but hope to go someday)- & someone did say to me "great sweatshirt."
3 comments:
mimi, i so enjoy reading your written material. you have a natural gift for writing and it's always interesting and fun to read your written word. keep going. go obama! i want your gracious acceptance speech. i won't settle for anything less. cathy
There's something so *you* about "what do I wear to change history"! Voting today did feel important didn't it? I too thought back to the founding fathers with a lot of admiration -- and sure hope we leave the tragedy of the past eight years firmly behind us.
and keep bloggin'!
Dear Mimi, I love your blog; I can't wait to have time to look at all the links. You must say something about your love of gadgets!
Yesterday was wonderful; I worked at the polls a bit and then attended a Obama party for a while. Stayed up for the very end and indeed feel that there is a new beginning for this country. I am so happy for all of us but especially for my friends of color who feel that the world has truly opened to them for the first time.
I look forward to more of your blog.
Judi
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