In with the new

Yesterday felt more like a new beginning than New Year's Day. Just having Bush out of office (I had to keep reminding myself that he really was out) was great. Having Obama in (someone who could unite at least the sensible people in this country / make positive change) was wonderful. (People who believe the right-wing lies won't be on board).

As for myself - I went dancing. It was fun to dress up and to see lots of people I know (and lots that I don't know) out there celebrating. We had our own inaugural ball.


I don't expect everything to be perfect - but there is a lot more hope than we've had for a long time.

A New Era Begins - Obama Wins

Joy, hope, some sort of nameless deep satisfaction.

There is finally reason for optimism.

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Obama Visits Terre Haute

I was able to go to see Barack Obama in Terre Haute yesterday. It's not so different from seeing his speech on TV - but it's nice to get out and be a part of whole thing - see him in person, applaud and support his ideas. It was a good crowd. And a beautiful day.

I was glad to hear the Democrats condemn privatization, support green energy ideas, as well as address healthcare and other issues




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It's always good to hear Republicans - like the two with questions for Obama yesterday - who are fed up with what Bush&Co. are doing and are out supporting Democrats.

We hosted an Obama party the night of his convention speech. That was fun to have people come over and join us who lived near us - but whom we didn't know. And to make a party out of it.