Political Party

Hey, last night I went to a political house party for a local guy running for Congress to replace a retiring Representative. I was hobnobbing with intellectuals of the highest order - college professors, lawyers, politicians. Our candidate and another current Congressman from another state gave their pitches, we asked a few questions, then we opened our checkbooks. I must say it was quite exciting. It took me back to memories of my Dad's faculty parties at our house - I used to sit in the doorway as a child and listen to the sparkling conversations (until I was discovered). Unfortunately it was discovered later that vandals had broken windows in 5 cars that were parked on the street outside. (Our car was ok). There was talk that it was the work of this candidate's struggling opponent or his party operatives. I think the politics this year is getting rougher than I've ever seen it. I think I will end this post with another poem. I am enjoying rediscovering them.

The Dancing Queen

On the floor here comes the queen
my loyal subjects clear when I appear.
The princesses are an envious green
when the male chorus line forms
for a chance for a dance
with me.

My hair will fly
my body gyrate
with the beat - burning heat
faster spinning as the music pumps
on your back feel my thumps
can't promise not to inflict some lumps.

Stay out my way!
Give me room!
Goodbye to that gloom and doom
when the beat is sweet
Behold the dancing queen!

Wednesday - hump day

It feels so strange to go to work every day and know that our country is in a financial crisis. Sometimes I think it was all just a bad dream. I just got new glasses (which are somewhat similar to Sarah Palin's). However, I got them and was wearing them before she even came on the scene!!! Today, though, I wore a Sarah Palin outfit to work wearing my Obama button - it felt crazy and fun. But when I started to feel happy, I would think about our country and what a mess it is in. Up and down all day. Tonight I will watch the President and see what Carl Rove thinks we should do, eh? I pray for all of us - that we all become smart before election day.

High School Reunion

Went to my high school reunion this past weekend and it was interesting to see people I used to know, but haven't talked to in a very long time. However, it was sort of depressing to note that so many had been divorced and remarried (some several times), divorced and single or never married. Our slide show included about 15 people that have died. Also, there were many in attendance who did not remotely look or act like I remember them in high school. I have to admit I was pretty focused on academics and music at that time and thus kind of insulated myself from the social scene. Once I graduated, I have not lived in the community I grew up in - having lived in Boston and back to Central NY eventually, but not in my old town. It was a somewhat disconcerting evening. On Sunday - went to a MoveOn.org calling party to make calls for Obama. At first, it was uncomfortable making phone calls, but after a few, I felt more confident and happy to be doing something to actively help the cause.

Politics Politics

I worry so much about our country. I worry that the Republicans will win - can't take 4 more years of it. I try the Que sera, Quer sera approach, but it just doesn't work. Got my Obama lawn sign that I made by covering my old Bush must go sign with the Obama 2008 logo and left exposed the human need not corporate greed. We don't need McCain and Palin - Rambos both, but a leader who consults experts, considers alternatives and understands the nature of negotiation and how powerful it can be when a leader knows how to use it for the good. Those who are at a loss for words need to resort to violence and force to win. That is not what we need. It's late - I'm tired - Going to bed and reading about construction.