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Virginia, the Vote, and Inspiration

Susan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:10:24 +0000

I am up at 4am. Dressed and ready by 5. Have my coffee in-hand, along with portable soccer chair stepping out the door for what is one of the most exiting, inspiring days of my life. When I arrive at the local high school at about 5:15 am, there are more than 300 folks in line. I have goose bumps.

What inspires me most is the number of young folks, looking very close to 18 – and the diversity in that line. I see so many folks I know from the community – teachers, coaches, neighbors and friends. The feeling is electric – it’s history in the making.

I am inspired today. Inspired and thankful. Thankful to live in a country where we can stand side-by-side with others who we may not agree with, but still show mutual respect. Standing next to neighbors who, in the end, care about the future of this country just as much as I do.

I hope that after today, regardless of the outcome, we can all stand together and do what it takes to make our country strong again.

Vote. It’s important.

Susan — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:07:50 +0000

Use this site to register to vote, request and absentee ballot, or find your polling place. They make it super-dupe EASY for you to make sure all is in order for election day:

VoteForChange.com

Please share this with friends – Democracy works best when everyone participates.

Inspired Leadership

Susan — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:25:39 +0000

In response to posting Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” video, my cousin Michael said this,

“It is a moving video, absolutely. Don’t let anyone tell you that supporting Obama is based merely on emotion or passion though (even though his followers are passionate) or that he doesn’t provide detail on his positions. He provides plenty of detail on his website, easy to find and check.”

His comment really made me think – and it occurred to me that it has been so long since we have had positive and inspired leadership in this country. Why not vote for a candidate because he inspires us? or because he instills within us a sense of hope and possibility?

In my mind – these are clear reasons why I want him to win. I believe an inspired America can progress in ways an un-inspired one cannot.

Election Results with Cool Google Mashup

Susan — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:16:52 +0000