I saw my kids walking on logs in the middle of a field of weeds. But no. They were on boats in the middle of the ocean. I saw a pile of sticks and a giant spool of wire. They saw a magical clubhouse. It didn’t stop with imagination. They got to work and helped each other drag branches to one side. After an hour of working together, they had created an actual clubhouse with walls and a ceiling and a door. Imagination plus hard work can accomplish wonders.

After last night’s historic election, I am feeling optimistic. Yes, America has problems. Yes, the last eight years have left a huge mess. But I have hope.  Obama is a leader who will  unite our country; his message is one of inclusion, not exclusion. With a little inspiration and a lot of hard work, I believe that we will be able to create something great out of this pile of sticks.

Today’s the day people! If you haven’t already voted get up, turn off this computer and head to the polls. Now.

Election 2008 on flickr: set | slideshow

my friend who is is NOT a Republican but hates Obama and is tired of hearing about the election already. [via]

Mica and I took my  mother-in-law to the rally in Sunland Park with Hillary Clinton yesterday. When we got there, we ran into two of her sisters. They had been huge Clinton supporters earlier in the election and were excited to hear her speak. There was a bit of grumbling about how she would be a better president and it wasn’t fair that Obama was chosen instead, but maybe that was the Lord’s way of teaching them patience. *sign of the cross* Although Clinton was over an hour late and it was VERY hot, it was worth the wait. She is an excellent speaker. Her message was simple: get out and vote. Vote for change.  The person we choose as our president will determine the course this country takes for the next four years. This is not a time for complacency.  It matters.  YOU matter. Get out and vote. Vote early. Encourage your friends and family to do the same. Vote for Change!

Shouldn’t you?

The presidential campaigns are focusing on New Mexico this weekend and locals have a lot of options. I would encourage you to attend one of the rallies on Saturday.  New Mexico will hear from Hillary Clinton [Sunland Park], John McCain [Mesilla] and Barack Obama [Albuquerque].  Click on the extended entry for specific details.
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