Election Day

I voted this morning.

It was a really neat experience. The guy in front of me was probably 75 years old, spoke broken English and needed an explanation on how to fill out the ballot. But he was there. He wanted to vote. I got a little choked up when I actually drew my little connecting line. I am a softie.

It reminded me of Denver, waiting in line to get into Bronco's stadium. It was almost 3 hours of security. There were people with walkers and canes who were going to wait for as long as possible to see Obama speak. That speech was worth every minute of that security line.

Peaceful transition is something Americans take for granted. I don't even really appreciate how magical it is to have an election, allow people to share their opinion and then have their opinion matter. I know, I know, it doesn't always work perfectly, but it works and it's pretty amazing.

I gave my Froggy dinner companions a tour of the Capitol during lunch today. It it a 'very special day' they kept saying to me. 'Yes, yes.' I responded. We were talking about America and the election and how important it is and then we walked into the dome. They stopped talking and looked up. It was a priceless moment. They were amazed like everyone who walks into the Capitol. It is more than just a building, it is a belief that all people matter and that we can all be better.

Tomorrow is a new day and I hope it will be a very good day - for everyone.

'You must be the change you wish to see in the world.' ~ Gandhi