Happy post election! That's my beginning line for every blog entry today. I can't believe how relieved I am. I really thought (I must admit, and I don't like to) that McCain was going to win because he was white (not because he was the best person for the job which is why you should elect anyone president). Look at how many people Obama got to vote. Look at how close places like Mississippi (which has been Republican forever) and Georgia and even McCain's home state of Arizona were. This has never happened that I can recall in my lifetime. My mom says it hadn't happened in hers either. Even my stepdad voted for the first time, and he's 52.

When I have kids I know they're going to ask me where I was when this happened as they're learning about it in their history books. I'll tell them I was at the Paradisw City Cafe in Northampton. That I stood in line for half an hour until it was my turn to go in. That I cheered at the T.V. like everyone else. That this election wasn't stolen. That America decided we were ready for someone like Obama. That on November 4, 2008 we evolved.

Of course, the work isn't over now. Those of us who strive to make the world a better place for all humans and other species must continue doing our vital work regardless of who's in the White House. Although, I admit I think it will be easier now that we've elected someone who knows what organizing is and can do it well. But mind you, if he starts to screw up we his fellow organizers will be there to call him on it I'm sure.

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I went to a "No on 1" celebration. Question one was a ballot question that would've eliminated the Massachusetts state income tax, which would've been bad for schools, disabled people, hospitals, and what not. I thought lots of my friends would be at the party and opted to forgo a writing group to attend it. But no I knew really well was there. So, being me, I simply inserted myself with new people. I met a friend named Kitty who knows a fellow Florence poet. I'm going to a food bank fundraiser on the 15th. They'll be music. I found out about it the "No on 1" party. Demi will be a good party going person!

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