13 Thursday: Post Election and Pumpkin Reflections
1. I drove over the remains of a smashed pumpkin on the way to town the other day. Getting smashed in the road is not a completely uncommon way for a pumpkin to meet its end, as opposed to THIS.
2. A new take on election yard signs HERE.
3. Apparently, I’m the last to know about the puking pumpkin phenomena. It’s all over google images and youtube. See the last photo HERE.
4. The two herbs I quickly go through time of year: cinnamon and cumin. In other words, my menu staples right now are apple crisp and chili.
5. THIS is the video clip I forgot to post a few days ago. Wait for it … Now … Nice catch!
6. Watching the results of the election last night was a lot like New Years Eve. I even had a hangover the next morning from staying up too late.
7. I can tell I have post-election fatigue when I make the drive to Blacksburg, like I did today, and don’t pull over to take a picture when I see a spectacular scene or some other kind of photographic opportunity.
8. McCain gave a class act concession speech and Barack’s post election speech exemplified that fact that he’s a true leader. I don’t see how anyone could have heard it and not be moved. My favorite line was when he told his daughters how much he loved them, and then said, “You earned the puppy that is coming with us to the White House.” THIS is my other favorite part (yes, the whole 17 minutes).
9. At 6:20 p.m. on Election Day night I got a call from Barack Obama. Even though I knew it was a robocall I was stunned and star struck so much that I talked back to the recording. “I’ve already voted, Barack,” I said.
10. Floyd for Obama on the Huffington Post HERE. Those are the same activists and friends I shot photos of which made it to the Floyd Press. See HERE
11. I look forward confidently to the day when all who work for a living will be one with no thought to their separateness as Negroes, Jews, Italians or any other distinctions. This will be the day when we bring into full realization the American dream — a dream yet unfulfilled. A dream of equality of opportunity, of privilege and property widely distributed; a dream of a land where men will not take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few; a dream of a land where men will not argue that the color of a man’s skin determines the content of his character; a dream of a nation where all our gifts and resources are held not for ourselves alone, but as instruments of service for the rest of humanity; the dream of a country where every man will respect the dignity and worth of the human personality. ~ Martin Luther King
12. I celebrate that Barack will be our country’s first African American President, but I didn’t vote for him for the color of his skin. I voted for him for the content of his character. Not since JFK (who was killed when I was a teenager) have I felt so enthusiastic about a President’s ability to lead, to inspire, and to unite our country. Barack is rational, articulate, calm, caring, humble, and has demonstrated that he has a grasp on national and international issues.
13. After the last presidential election in 2004 a friend drove over to our house, shaken and with tears in her eyes at the result. This year another friend had a similar reaction but for the opposite reason. Our candidate won AND Virginia went blue. Click your mouse HERE for a virtual Victory celebration.
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November 5th, 2008 10:24 pm
Interesting views on Obama.
Check out my TT: 13 Reasons Obama Won the Election
November 5th, 2008 10:26 pm
I share your euphoria at the result of the election, and I didn’t even vote (only because i can’t).
November 5th, 2008 10:41 pm
i certainly agree with your #8
November 5th, 2008 10:44 pm
I am a Canadian, but watched his speech last night. He really is a powerful speaker. T13!
November 5th, 2008 10:53 pm
‘I voted for him because of his character..’
SO DID I. WE.DID.IT.
Happy TT
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November 5th, 2008 11:03 pm
Great list. Happy TT:)
November 5th, 2008 11:36 pm
I watched Obama’s speech all the way through again. Thank you for linking – it was just as good the second time.
November 6th, 2008 2:45 am
Wasn’t the puppy part adorable? I can’t wait to see what kind of dog they get.
November 6th, 2008 6:02 am
Good way to put it – being hungover – cause I was drunk with emotion the night before and still feeling it the next day.
November 6th, 2008 6:52 am
I had all the same feelings. Too bad we didn’t live nearby or we could have had an election party.
November 6th, 2008 7:29 am
Can you believe that Virginia went blue? I’m so proud of us. 🙂
November 6th, 2008 7:46 am
I was really surprised that more people didn’t know about puking pumpkins. We’ve had them for a few years now, but we were the only ones in the neighborhood. The little trick-or-treaters were surprised, and quite a few asked what happened to our pumpkin. My stock answer: “he had too much Halloween candy!” The parents loved the answer. 🙂
I woke up just in time Wednesday morning to see Obama’s speech live. Could be because I was tired (it was pretty early), but I got teary-eyed several times. He sounds so Presidential, doesn’t he?
November 6th, 2008 8:02 am
Nice catch! Great 13 as always. Looking forward to the next 4 years now!
November 6th, 2008 9:48 am
That’s why I voted for him, too 🙂 And WOW! A blue VA…who’d’a thunk?!
November 6th, 2008 12:15 pm
We have so much work to do. The liars and haters have already started to breed their miscontent. We must keep working, striving and believing in a new joined tomorrow.
November 6th, 2008 12:46 pm
I was so happy that he won…I cried. And, I voted for him because he made me believe that there could be change – and because of his character!
November 6th, 2008 1:12 pm
I love your randomness from politics to chili. A blue Virginia…who knew? I’m enjoying the leaves and I know you are too. We live in a gorgeous part of the country.
November 6th, 2008 2:55 pm
A GREAT way to pick Apples, Colleen….lol!
I was so incredibly moved by Obama winning…I truly felt like a weight had been lifted off of not only my shoulders, but my WHOLE Body! To have lived long enough to see this day….Well, it brings me to tears each time I think about it!
I LOVE that Virginia has gone BLUE! Bravo Virginians!
November 6th, 2008 3:28 pm
Although Virginia went Blue, sadly, the rural county of Floyd did not.
November 6th, 2008 5:17 pm
Interesting wrap-up – a diverse collection of things very appropriate to the last week! Our TT is here if you have the time to come visit a fellow New Englander.
I was curious about your book about your brothers – will look to see if it is in our local library.
November 6th, 2008 7:23 pm
The book is only in the library in Hull, Massachusetts where we all grew up and here in Floyd VA where I live. You can get it through me or online through my website http://silverandgold.swva.net/
November 7th, 2008 7:29 am
I am glad Virginia went blue, but most of her rural areas remained red. If it weren’t for the urban areas we’d still be red. There is still work to do.
It was a good night, but as Hillary supporter I found it a little bittersweet.
November 8th, 2008 1:00 pm
Here in Canada we are also celebrating your new president elect.