Herban Sprawl

We did it!!!!!!! Virginia, as ever being dragged kicking and screaming out of the 19th Century, got with the program. Our little corner of the state was pretty red, but there, big as life was Roanoke - as blue as Virginia bluebells in spring!

I was “on call” all day, taking people to the polls and running errands - inputting data (Chicago called and said our office had nearly error-free reporting), and generally being the utility player. Our office was full of party faithful, making the calls, picking up packets and hitting the neighborhoods, the whiz kids on their computers sending in the reports and making sure the precincts had what they needed.

When I got in after dropping off the last voter, the laptops were out, the news programs were on and everyone was glued to the results - well, except for Carter, who conked out; Victoria, who schnozzed off; and Katie, who grabbed a power nap. It was utterly incredible. Big Kitty and I joined up with the local Dems and partied for a bit, but as of the time we left for home, there was no word on Virginia. I wish we’d been there when they announced Virginia had gone for Obama. I would have loved to have seen the kids. They worked so damn hard!!!!

At home, Byron, our “operative” from D.C., and Simon were on the sofa, watching the returns. We joined in and switched from channel to channel.
Okay, I have to say it. I am elated, yes, but I am relieved. Saracuda goes back to Alaska and they can secede now. Cindy McCain can have her separate life back, and John McCain can cross running for President off his life’s list of things to do.

I cannot wait until I see The House Goddess on Friday….. She is going to be so full of herself. Truth to tell, I think our whole country is about to start feeling better.

To all of you who pitched in and helped with this historical event, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To those of you whose home states remain red, you’ll be next. Our dear friend, Bishop Anthony (aka Father Tony) had this to say:
I just got home from 2 hours in line to vote! It was a wonderful moving
experience that nearly brought me to tears as I looked out over the very
long line of voters. Last presidential election I was in and out in less
than 20 minutes. This time I got to stand in history for 2 hours!

We made history. When the little kids get to the chapter about this election in their texts, we can say we were there and were a part of it. Imagine that.

And that’s the way it is, Tuesday, November 4th, 2008. The day the United States of America had record voter turnout and elected a truly remarkable president and vice-president.