First of all, I've returned from an extended weekend at my sister's in Virginia. It's a long 10.5 hour haul to and from her house. But it was worth it. She does theater productions in the Shenandoah Valley and invited me to see their "best show ever". I have to admit, I was blown away by the music, especially the tenor and bass, two members of the "Singing Sargents" (Army?).

The election of President elect Barack Obama (sounds good, eh?) sent me into ecstasy late Tues. night. When Indiana went "blue", I couldn't believe it. My county, however is still blood red, McCain gathering 72% of the vote! My Republican friends all predict doom and gloom, as if the past 8 years have been wonderful. How can people be so blind and stubborn? I'm trying not to gloat in their presence.

I do get a little irritated at the "talking heads" saying "only in America" can these election results happen. Bull hockey. It happens all over the world--Europe and Latin America, for example. Oh, and unlike Ms. Palin, I know Europe consists of many separate countries. Can you believe her ignorance? Let's all hope she gets shoved under the carpet. I can see why she was elected governor if the Alaskan voters didn't reject Ted Stevens. Are they nuts up there?

One last thing: Would somebody please tell me why Obama is considered "black" when he's bi-racial? Whatever happened to the term "mulatto"? Why was (is) such a big deal made out of his being an "African-American"? He's half Caucasian, but designated Negro (or black, if you prefer). In any case, he's going to be our next president, and I couldn't be happier!