Barack Obama, our new president! Not that James could vote but there was no question of his pick. Before I knew much about Obama, James' Dad brought something interesting to my attention. This senator was obviously influenced by his kids, choosing a Bob the Builder catch phrase as one of his slogans: YES WE CAN! Was it a coincidence? Maybe he didn't even realize it at first (this kid stuff really seeps into your brain). Heck, we can't be the only household whose vocabulary is littered with words and phrases from children's videos! I mean even the title of this post is a Star Wars reference! Anyway, enough silly crap. On this exciting and frankly weird feeling day, I hope and pray Obama will continue his interest in and assistance of the underprivileged. If this man can inspire 14 million more people to vote in this election than last, I have great hope that he can continue his influence for sweeping change. If the majority of America can get over their crap and vote an African-American man into presidency, maybe they can be more open and less petty, more involved and less self-absorbed. Judging by the number of drivers who cut me off this morning, I'm not so sure, but a girl can dream! And as our nation enters this new era, I also hope and pray that James can step up to the plate and turn over a new leaf. Even though he cannot understand this monumental event, I'm going to hold this kid to the same level of high expectations with which I am holding the 44th president of the United States.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A New Hope
Barack Obama, our new president! Not that James could vote but there was no question of his pick. Before I knew much about Obama, James' Dad brought something interesting to my attention. This senator was obviously influenced by his kids, choosing a Bob the Builder catch phrase as one of his slogans: YES WE CAN! Was it a coincidence? Maybe he didn't even realize it at first (this kid stuff really seeps into your brain). Heck, we can't be the only household whose vocabulary is littered with words and phrases from children's videos! I mean even the title of this post is a Star Wars reference! Anyway, enough silly crap. On this exciting and frankly weird feeling day, I hope and pray Obama will continue his interest in and assistance of the underprivileged. If this man can inspire 14 million more people to vote in this election than last, I have great hope that he can continue his influence for sweeping change. If the majority of America can get over their crap and vote an African-American man into presidency, maybe they can be more open and less petty, more involved and less self-absorbed. Judging by the number of drivers who cut me off this morning, I'm not so sure, but a girl can dream! And as our nation enters this new era, I also hope and pray that James can step up to the plate and turn over a new leaf. Even though he cannot understand this monumental event, I'm going to hold this kid to the same level of high expectations with which I am holding the 44th president of the United States.
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