Other Goings On

Good Morning my babies! You must be wondering by now if anything other than elections and murder occupy this groovy brain of mine.

As a matter of fact, there are other things that go on.

Like going to David Copperfield! That was fun. I'd sort of been expecting a little more Vegas flash and glitter, but what we got was a great, and very funny show. It was TCB's first visit to the arena. He was impressed. Every seat in the house is a good seat babies. The acoustics are fabulous, it's clean and has a great vibe. But back to the show.....

Webster the duck was a hit. I wonder how many Websters there have been over the years? It really was a fun nite out. Nothing spectacular, but impressive all the same. He did the audience participation thing and made a car appear out of thin air which was cool. He also made the audience people reappear in another area of the arena which was very very cool. He was funny, not afraid to poke fun at himself and he is a very cute boy. I'm glad we went.

Halloween came and went with little fanfare. No costume or partying for HRG. Instead, work beckoned. Month end meant a later nite there, but still having to be in bright and early the next morning. Nonetheless, all that had to be done was done. Spells cast, spirits embraced....

I sleep through the nite now.

For that I am grateful. Actually, I'm more grateful for the fading raccoon eyes. Those big black circles are oh so attractive, aren't they?

Only to other raccoons.

HRG

A Revelation

It occurred to me to today my babies, that if JFK and MLK had a lovechild, his name would be Barack Obama.

What an incredibly interesting time, not only in politics, but in history. A black president. Americans voting in record numbers. Your voting age children actually playing a role in showing that democracy can work, that change, acceptance, is possible. They found their voice, a man they all could believe in.

It makes me a little sad that as Canadians, we don't get as excited about our own politics. We just had a what-the-fuck-did-we-need-that-for-? election, voting turnout was at record lows. We're apathetic.

Then again, we don't have Obama.

I watched his acceptance speech and was moved to tears. What a speaker! Charismatic without being over the top, he held thousands in the palm of his hand. Words that will stay forever with me, spoken quietly at first, words that become a mantra: Yes, we can. He didn't whip the crowd into a frenzy, instead he turned them into believers and builders of their future. The crowd hung onto his every word as if they were as priceless as gold. They believe because HE believes. You, my Yankee babies, are about to embark on a journey of healing and recovery. You have elected yourselves a man who will be a true leader.

Pat yourselves on the back, always remember, millions of you came together to put him in the White House.

Well, millions of you and Oprah.

HRG