You'll be the guy with the piano, I'll be the girl with the smile.

I am so proud to be an American -- and happy to be alive -- right now. I can't even put it into words.


Also, John McCain's concession speech was terrific. Classy and sincere... reminded me why I once respected/liked him so much.

Judy Blume explains why she supports Barack Obama.

An excerpt:

I remember the night Roosevelt died in April, 1945. I was seven years old and just recovering from chicken pox. When my parents heard the news on the radio, they fell into each other's arms, crying. I cried, too, although I didn't have a clue.

My generation wept the same way when we lost John Kennedy. Then Martin Luther King. Then Bobby Kennedy. We mourned what might have been. In the dark days that followed, those of us who were young and idealistic were forced to grow up fast. I watched the Vietnam war unfold on TV as I played on the floor with my two small children. I became a skeptic about politics and politicians. Yet there was never an election when I didn’t vote. For me, voting was both obligation and privilege.

I’ve never spoken publicly about my politics. But I’m speaking out now because at last we have a candidate who makes me believe again. A candidate who I see as America’s best hope, a candidate who inspires not just my grandson’s generation, but my own, and my children’s.

Whoever is elected in November is going to face a daunting challenge. No one person can clean up the mess it took 7 and ½ years to create. That's why I want the calm, thoughtful candidate I believe will surround himself with the best and the brightest. I believe the decisions Obama makes will be made based on what’s best for this country.

I've been busy, but not too busy to read this fascinating article about John McCain in Rolling Stone. Some of it I already knew, some of it honestly surprised me.

If you're a die-hard McCain supporter without an open mind, I doubt it'll do anything but make you angry. Otherwise, I think it's definitely worth reading.

Not sure if you're registered, or where to go to vote?

https://www.voteforchange.com/

In addition to being concerned in general, here in SC, Jim DeMint has won over Inez Tenenbaum. It's not so much that I love Tenenbaum (though I do like her and campaigned for her a bit), but I cannot stand DeMint. I suppose that's mean, but he just makes me so angry. I feel as if I'm going to cry.

I know that many of you have been writing awesome posts about voting (among others, I really liked this one by girlfromsouth). However, I still wanted to get my own two cents in here.

Obviously, I have my own candidates whom I support. However, no matter your preference, please, please, please vote! Let your voice be heard. Chances are, not every race in your area is in the bag, and even if you think they are? Vote anyway. Otherwise, you have absolutely no right to complain.

Voting Guide For American Catholics. There are six parts to it, but the link only leads to one of them. I haven't read all of it yet, but I thought one of you guys might be interested.

I just saw "White Wedding" (a Degrassi: The Next Generation ep), and wow. I enjoyed it. So much. One of those episodes when, as soon as it's over, I can't wait to watch it again.

I'm excited about hearing John Kerry speak! :)

I know this isn't a "real" entry -- one will hopefully come before classes start back Thursday. I'm doing pretty well, though, all things considered. :) Anyway, for now...

( Liberal or Conservative? )