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At long last, an update
It's been short but busy week at work, so I've been away from keyboard a bit. I watched the DNC speeches -- particularly Senator Clinton's speech, Senator Biden's and then Senator Obama's acceptance speeches. I haven't watched political events in a number of years, primarily because I cannot stand to watch the Shrub saying anything. I was reassured and enlightened by what I heard, and grateful that the Democrats seem to be pulling together to work on getting this election, this time. My partner is still upset that Senator Clinton didn't get the nomination, but I've liked both candidates all along, and I still think it's a win-win for the DNC.
McCain's selection of Palin is strange. I agree with the commentators who think McCain is trying to be a "maverick", even though he really hasn't been at odds with central GOP policies -- he voted in lockstep with Shrub's wishes for 90% of the time. It's funny too, because years ago I thought he was the better GOP candidate, and actually respected him.
Back to Obama: I remember listening to a recording of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, and I remember the changes that occurred in our society throughout the mid- to late 60s. I don't think anyone would have accepted a prediction that in only 45 years we would have a black man running for President (and a woman running for the nomination at the same time). No matter how we look at it, this is a historic election for the Democrats. It's wonderful. There's still a lot to change in American society, but this election could never have happened without all the changes we've managed to accomplish in the past 45 years. ( Ranting and Raving for a bit )But I digress.
So this morning we were doing some Wii workouts, and Son wasn't actually running in that exercise. He gave us some attitude about it, so we ended up going around the block for a mile (us) or two (him). He gave us a lot more attitude in the beginning of the walk, and he was given some extra walking to do -- but he settled down so we cut it back to two extra laps. He was better-behaved after that. While he was walking his laps we got started on some yard work -- the vines are back, and I had to whack them down -- and some trimming of the bushes. A young man stopped by to ask for work on yard stuff; we gave him a tree or two to trim and he brought his brother over to do the job. It wasn't too bad; they did trim the branches away from the power lines and the other tree was right up against the house. Now the Honey and the Sonny are at the pool, cooling off before the rain comes.
ObFeline: Kedgie and Buzz were actually shoulder-to-shoulder just a little while ago. She was cleaning her stomach while he was sitting next to me; I got up to get something and he shifted a bit -- I saw the Kedge-ster look over, sniff him, and go back to her cleaning. Very cute!
McCain's selection of Palin is strange. I agree with the commentators who think McCain is trying to be a "maverick", even though he really hasn't been at odds with central GOP policies -- he voted in lockstep with Shrub's wishes for 90% of the time. It's funny too, because years ago I thought he was the better GOP candidate, and actually respected him.
Back to Obama: I remember listening to a recording of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, and I remember the changes that occurred in our society throughout the mid- to late 60s. I don't think anyone would have accepted a prediction that in only 45 years we would have a black man running for President (and a woman running for the nomination at the same time). No matter how we look at it, this is a historic election for the Democrats. It's wonderful. There's still a lot to change in American society, but this election could never have happened without all the changes we've managed to accomplish in the past 45 years. ( Ranting and Raving for a bit )But I digress.
So this morning we were doing some Wii workouts, and Son wasn't actually running in that exercise. He gave us some attitude about it, so we ended up going around the block for a mile (us) or two (him). He gave us a lot more attitude in the beginning of the walk, and he was given some extra walking to do -- but he settled down so we cut it back to two extra laps. He was better-behaved after that. While he was walking his laps we got started on some yard work -- the vines are back, and I had to whack them down -- and some trimming of the bushes. A young man stopped by to ask for work on yard stuff; we gave him a tree or two to trim and he brought his brother over to do the job. It wasn't too bad; they did trim the branches away from the power lines and the other tree was right up against the house. Now the Honey and the Sonny are at the pool, cooling off before the rain comes.
ObFeline: Kedgie and Buzz were actually shoulder-to-shoulder just a little while ago. She was cleaning her stomach while he was sitting next to me; I got up to get something and he shifted a bit -- I saw the Kedge-ster look over, sniff him, and go back to her cleaning. Very cute!