Yesterday I got up, waited for the electrician, and when he was done I swept the snow off the truck, loaded up Ole dog and traveled down my snowy road about five or six miles to the volunteer fire station to vote. I missed the morning rush of crazed office people who have to be at work by nine, so had an easy time of it. Within ten minutes I was done and out of there!
I then did my best to put the election out of my mind. I had no interest in watching the blow-by-blow and hearing the stupid opinions of the fake "experts" on TV. I met Scott down at my studio and he moved my furniture in at last! The Yukon Quest, the world's toughest sled dog race, had their office in the same building, but they were moving so I bought my furniture from them. It saved a LOT of back-breaking work for both of us! I didn't have to carry furniture UP the stairs, and they didn't have to carry what I bought back DOWN when moving out. Taking it down the hall was a lot easier! Plus, they sold it to me at garage sale prices and I couldn't be happier!
After roughly arrange the furniture and eating Chinese take-out, I spent the rest of the day teaching nearly back-to-back lessons. I have a radio at work, but there wasn't any time to turn it on. I did say a few prayers for the outcome of the election, but was loathe to turn on the radio only to find out how poorly it was probably going for my candidate.
Then I had to rush over to the School District building to help the students I teach with the Young Native Fiddlers program as they played for the School District meeting! It turned out just fine. The kids played Boil Them Cabbage, Flop-Eared Mule, and Arkansas Traveler. All of us teachers were very proud of them!
Finally, after visiting with parents and teachers and students after the performance, I made it out to my truck, loaded my fiddle, petted Ole dog, and hit the road. I turned on the radio, biting my lip. Only to hear right away, McCain conceding the election!
YES! WHOO HOOOOOOOO!
In total amazement I drove home, hoping it was real and by golly it was! By the time I got home I could sit right down and watch the acceptance speech of President Obama, and watch the tears and elation of the crowd, and shed a few tears, interspersed with BIG WHOOPS, myself.
What a perfect way to spend the election! None of the stress and all of the joy!
YES WE CAN!
