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3/20/2007

Yesterday Chris, Aaron and I were privileged to attend Barack Obama's rally at the OKC Farmer's Market. I broke loose of the boys early on since we of short and stubby stature have a better shot at a decent vantage point when unincumbered by tall people. I'd like to give a special thanks to all the very kind, very tall men who offered to help me move up in the crowd.

One of the things I appreciated most about the rally was the climate of friendliness and community that was present among both staff and attendees. Despite the fact that we were packed in like cattle with what seemed like heat lamps above us, I never heard an ill tempered comment or witnessed any rude behavior. People easily joked and conversed with their neighbors. If I was a new age hippie, I would tell you that the room was filled with a positive energy (I might also say something about auras and spirit and...what is that smell?! Patchouli?).

And that's what this whole campaign is about–community... "the people"... Us. Sen. Obama's aim is to create a stronger community amongst the American people, focusing on ideas and issues that are universal concerns.

But nearly every campaign lays a claim on these ideals, right? It seems naive to believe that the best interest of the nation could truly be at the heart of a campaign, as opposed to the candidate's personal ambitions and desire for power. But when Sen. Obama says it, for some reason I believe it. I'm not the only one either. And like Sen. Obama said yesterday during his speech, "Every time the American people decide that things need to change, they change. When a million voices come together and make a decision that we're going to have change, we're going to have change."

It's been said many times that the people who are most appropriate for the role of president would never even consider the position because of the vanity and ruthlessness required. What other politician in recent memory could be described as "genuine", "honest", or "sincere"? How about "humble"? Sen. Obama is all of these things. Finally, a decent man has stepped up to the challenge. Sen. Obama is willing to put himself on the line because of, what appears to be, a genuine desire to change the United States for the better.

We don't admire him because of his celebrity or his "rock star status". We don't rally because we think he's physically attractive. We stand beside Sen. Obama because, in order to lead a nation, we understand that it takes much more than these superficial qualities. After all, wasn't it the election of charm and "good looks" that got us stuck with the last guy? At least this time around, maybe the soccer moms will be on our side.

I'll be adding links to accounts and pics from the rally as I find them. If you have anything to share please let me know in the comments!

• AP News Wire story from ABC News
• OklahomaObama.com
• BarackObama.com
• OK Blue Notes Official weblog for the Oklahoma Democratic Party
• Democrats of Oklahoma Community Forum Obama Rally Thread
• Photos from Flickr:
feelingismutual (me), tjsinokc, tamihollidayelder, fierce bunny

Labels: barack obama, event, flickr, life, oklahoma, politics

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12/20/2006

As you can probably tell from the last post, Chris graduated last friday! Yay for Chris! You probably also noticed that he shaved and got a hair cut. Yay for personal grooming!!
We'd like to thank all the teachers, advisors and deans that made this graduation possible. Especially to Chris' French II professor who gave him an A last semester despite the fact that it had been 6 years since he took French I.

Things I'm looking forward to in the future:
• No more anxious calls from work to make sure Chris is awake for class.
• No more late nights studying and the era of the "all-nighter" is finally coming to it's long overdue end.
• Chris can finally have a normal work schedule again, which means the days of seeing my husband only between the hours of 11 pm and 2 am are in the past. I'm looking forward to seeing what he looks like in the daylight.

A special no thanks to the billing departments of both OBU and Seminole State College. If I ever win the lottery you guys will be the first to know – I promise. Now leave me alone.

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12/19/2006

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9/27/2006

As part of the weekend's birthday festivities (psssst... my 25th birthday is tomorrow...), The Chris and I will be attending The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition's 12x12 Show.
You can come too! The show will be held at 410 Walnut Ave. in downtown OKC. Tickets are $24 in advance and $30 at the door. All proceeds will go to OVAC's many programs and grants that they offer to artists in Oklahoma (last year they raised $40,000). For more info visit OVAC online.

Labels: artists, event, oklahoma

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