Last night we gathered together with friends and watched with anticipation and hope an amazing moment in our American History. Some had tears in their eyes and others were smiling with excitement as our newly elected President Barack Obama came on stage to deliver his acceptance speech. The feelings in that room were among relief and more importantly hope for something better than this. I am not the most political person, but I have felt impacted by this election and the possibility that the United States can be better than what is has become. I know that not every one who reads our blog feels this way or even voted for Obama, but as he said last night, he is our President and it is time to unite together and begin to repair this country.
That is it for my political rant.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
A Day At The Races
I spent a few hours this afternoon at an Obama rally on the football field of a local high school. The line to get in extended around the block but people were friendly and the weather was perfect. There was only one sighting of the soon to be unrepresented American fringe of the right wing variety which was only about 4 people strong- "Barack Hussain Obama! He's hiding behind his race! This is a Christian nation! He's a socialist!" Other than that brief encounter with the oily, sinister underbelly of America, thousands of people filed into the stadium and waited for the address. The two things that struck me immediately were 1. the diversity of the crowd and 2. the overwhelmingly positive feeling. There were elderly people, young people, families with kids, disabled people, and people from all racial, religious/non-religious, and ethnic backgrounds. On my right was an elderly Black woman, on my left was a White single father and his daughter, and in front of me was a middle aged Hispanic woman with a teenage daughter. When Obama came out on stage the elderly Black woman standing next to me had to wipe her tears. If he wins this election it will be due to a repudiation of 35 years of fear mongering and intentional divisions of the electorate. If McCain wins, his victory will be due to race baiting (That One/The B Story/"He doesn't look at America like "we" do"), terror baiting ("he pals around with terrorist"), and the outdated red baiting (he's a socialist). This may well be the dismantling of the Reagan coalition and the Goldwater arguments. It's too bad about the route modern conservatism has taken. Gwen and I both have some conservative values but find no representation in the current GOP.
If you're tired of the political posts, don't fear. There are only ten more days to go and lately I have immersed myself in this election. After next week, it will be back to business as usual (unusual?) with family updates and witty stories.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Czeching In
Warm days, cool nights, pleasant hikes, and festivals abound- we love October. Our October is similar to a warm May in Michigan. It is a time to open windows, turn off the air, and enjoy the outdoors until late December-January when it starts to get a little cold. We took Lola to "Bite! of Las Vegas" this past weekend. She wore a yellow dress and a bonnet. It was a perfect day to be outside. Lola seemed to enjoy it about as much as I enjoyed my pita with hummus and pulled pork sandwich. We love to take her places. She is an easy baby and never seems to be crabby. She loves to hear herself talk and regularly yells and says dadadadadadadadadadadadada.
Gwen has been busy working and going to the gym. Her dedication is incredible. She looks amazing and I know that I don't always show or tell her how much I truly appreciate her. She is an outstanding mother and wife. I am grateful everyday for her presence in my life. Her patience and support humble me.
I've been busy with meetings, helping students organize a holiday food drive, and putting together another Europe trip for this August. My students are really looking forward to going to France, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. I love that I took the semester off from UNLV. Compared to this time last year, it's as if I have all the time that I could possibly need. That feeling should come to an end in January as I get back to work and head toward graduation next December.
We're excited to come home for Christmas. We'll be home with Lola in less than two months. Gwen just bought her a coat last weekend and is talking about getting her some little boots. Poor Lola has never even worn shoes.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wonderful Day
To one of my favorite people - HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN! I wish I could celebrate with you, but I am there in spirit. Love you!
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