sometimes i wonder who these other people are who call themselves americans, as we seem to stagnate or move backwards on gay rights, abortion, women's issues. how can my fellow americans see things SO differently?
last night was a great comfort to me as a majority of voters elected obama, voted for marriage equality in several states, voted down candidates who talk about rape and women's issues in shocking ways. every day we get closer to the america i believe in.
here's my favorite part of obama's speech last night:
What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth. The belief that our destiny is shared; that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations. The freedom which so many Americans have fought for and died for come with responsibilities as well as rights. And among those are love and charity and duty and patriotism. That's what makes America great.
love and charity and duty and patriotism. my grandma norma would be very proud of america for the way it voted last night.
today i'd like to wish a big happy birthday to marie curie, leon trotsky, morgan spurlock, and my girl joni mitchell. as has become a tradition, here's some joni to celebrate the day:
WHAT. A. VOICE.
additionally, mark your calendars: november 7th = first day of snow in NYC! flakes are coming down as we speak...
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