When I was young and full of grace and spirited, a rattlesnake
R.E.M. in Santiago last night:
(“I Believe,” from one of my favorite R.E.M. albums, the whole of which is very fitting today)
Yesterday, I voted for change, and today I am inspired, excited and full of hope for our country. As I poured my coffee, I found myself thinking about what I could specifically do to get involved in what lies ahead.
As one inspiring man was quoted as saying in our local paper, “I hope everybody can say, ‘What can I do?’ instead of ‘What do I get?‘”
[thanks c]
Name: Heather Browne
Amen! Heather, say it w/ me, YES WE CAN!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY
Kenny — November 5, 2008 @ 8:10 am
sharing the wealth sounds like “what can I get” to me. i hope your’re right, heather.
Anonymous — November 5, 2008 @ 9:17 am
His speech last night was one of the most inspiring things I’ve seen in my short lifetime. It’s nice to hear a man speak like he actually cares about the people of the country. I hope some change will actually happen and not just politics as usual.
Bona Fide Darling — November 5, 2008 @ 9:30 am
you did it, and we (europeans) are so happy!
sg — November 5, 2008 @ 10:22 am