Dan.

This week, a man I've known almost since I was born was shot and killed in his car.

I didn't always agree with his politics or philosophies. Correction: I didn't often agree with his politics or philosophies. Regardless, I always respected and loved him.

He was a generous, loving man. When he and his wife couldn't conceive, they adopted. After adopting 4 beautiful kids, they were blessed with 2 of their own. They adopted more. They had a total of nine children at the time of his death.

As a new wife and a future mother, my heart aches for his family every minute.

Godspeed, Dan O'Brien. I learned so much from you, and I'm glad that now, you know. I won't forget the things you shared before you were called home, and I will try to learn to be as loving and generous as you were.

I never understand when things like this happen. But I suppose my best friend does, so I'll trust he know's what he's doing.

b.

A-hem.

This was a triumph
The votes have been counted, huge success
Its hard to overstate my satisfaction
Barack Obama
He'll do what he must because he can
For the good of all of us
Except the ones who are dead
Now there's no sense crying over every missed state
All the voting's done, and many voters feel great
For now when january comes
The election, he has won
The president is...Obama!

Red states, don't be angry!
I'm being so sincere right now
Even though your candidate, well..
He lost, see?
And will not be leader
And should probably stop, go home, and retire
Respect he earned, but listen because
I am so happy for you

'Bama takes smarts and data
And those two he'll combine
For he ain't a traita'
The US will be fine
For this role he has earned
A new page has been turned
Leader of the USObama!
Go ahead, believe him
He'd rather prefer you on his side
He truly is a man who wants to help you

Yes he's a black man
HE'S A GOOD GUY, NOT RISK, NOT CHANCE
Anyway this country's great
Its so diverse and well voiced
The silly rumors were false
He's neither Muslim nor Jew
He has christian values
Which will benefit you
His long campaign has been run
And although its been fun
Soon he'll be hard at workObama!
Please believe in his name,
Obama
He's helping science: alt. fuel.
ObamaI
f your gay, he wants rights.
Obama
And if your dying? healthcare.
Obama
And far less dead, troops come home!
Obama
Obama!

Obama!

And A-merica is Still Alive.




Specialest thanks to sasukechaos.

URBAN KNITTING!

Still haven't decided if I'm staying up for the election results. I think my fever + hallucinating is a valid excuse for such non-patriotism. BUT:



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Urban knitting. Awesome.

Punkins!

Teehee!

Um, yes.

My desk at work is decked out with mini-pumpkins and bowls of Smarties and M&Ms. I can't wait for the costume party... Just gotta decide whether this year, I'm to be Zelda Fitzgerald, or Princess Zelda.

...or Captain Kirk, to complement Warren's Spock.

xoxo,

bg

Nothing better!

Snuggled up on the couch with my sweet husband, drunk on spiked hot chocolate, watching Futurama and contemplating going back to work after a nice long vacation. It's going to be a good week.

Hello, cardigans. Welcome back.

I'm gettin' married in the mooorning...

Ding-dong the bell's are gonna chime!
Hail and salute me
Then haul off and boot me...
And get me to the church on time!

xoxo,
bG