Did you vote? Did you vote? Did you vote?

It's a lovely day for an election here in MN, hope the weather is as kind to you there as it is here. I don't think anyone really needs any prodding, but just in case...GO VOTE!

Light a Candle

Go ahead, click here to light a virtual candle. We can all use a moment of reflection and prayer in our lives, and here's a special way to do it (from the wife of a firefighter who doesn't let me do it for real at home!).

The Colors of Friendship

Cory brought me flowers and then Shannon did. Piled all together in this vase, I marvel at the picture it creates. A combination of love and friendship that absolutely brightens my life. Thanks to everyone who loves me; the colors are astounding!

The Pirate and The Monkey

Cory was in charge of pictures, and he was pretty busy so he only got a couple. Here are my halloween babes. Matty actually had an eye patch and a sword; not sure where they were in this picture. And - I assure you - Jack was much happier to be in costume than he looks!

Gack

This is Jack a year ago. Just because I love this picture. And because now he's sassy. I say to him all the time, "Sassy Jack-Jack." And he says, "Sassy Gack-Gack."

Center Cut Meat Market

I saw this on a sign in Rogers today and I thought it was so cute (if I'd have had my camera, I'd have taken a picture):

Deer Processing
80 Bucks
Not a lot of Doe

How about this instead?

I hereby resolve:

For the next six days I will say nothing negative about either presidential candidate. I will let the chips fall. I will send love and good energy to Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain and their families. I will not let other people's positions or opinions bother me (unless they're deliberately hurtful. I reserve the right to despise that). I will pray that whichever candidate wins the election, he is given strength, wisdom, and good judgement (God knows he's gonna need it!). I will hope for a cabinet full of intelligent, insightful people who can begin to resolve some of the issues we're facing in the United States.

I will be thankful. I will be thankful for my health. My family. My right to vote. There are women the world over who do not have the luxuries I have been afforded. There are moms who cannot take care of their children or feed them, much less vote or have a voice.

I am thankful for the brave women in the decades before me who fought for my rights.

God bless America!

ETA: As I re-read this, I realize it's a bit mushy, but I do mean it. Just my disclaimer that I'm aware of the kumbaya factor.