Wednesday, November 5, 2008
America elected our first president of color. Decidedly. No questions. No doubt. I know I wasn't the only woman of my generation crying tears of joy last night.
It was a family affair for me - an evening split between hanging with my daughter at a huge community event downtown, to dropping in on my son's smaller watch party to share a celebratory hug, to watching Obama's speech at home, in private, with my husband. (Good thing, because I was a bit of a basket case. Not something the public would want to see.)
So, a two year campaign is now over. We're all going to have a lot more time on our hands. Let's spend part of it sending good thoughts and prayers to the Obama family. They're going to need them.
Comments
rockandrollgrandma (rockandrollgrandma) says...
Ditto, ditto, ditto! Oh Happy Day!
November 5, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Margo (anonymous) says...
I cried, too. It was so moving looking at all the teary faces in the crowds all over the world. I hate to say it because it's so trivial, but I wasn't crazy about Michelle's dress. Maybe the sweater threw it off??
November 5, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
I too found myself moved to tears! I had been avoiding election coverage all day (hate the "talking heads" endlessly blabbing!) and turned on the TV around 9 pm, right as Obama began his speech. I was openly sobbing. Called my mom to share the moment; she too was teary. Then she summed it all up as only an 82-year old can and said: "Well he's elected, now he's gonna have to step in the s--t"!
November 5, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cathy (cathy) says...
After I finally stopped weeping, I think I was most struck by Obama's solemn demeanor, both during his speech and on stage afterwards. I could actually see in his face his keen understanding of the gravity of it all. Margo, regarding the dress, I noticed it, too, and thought it was an interesting choice. It will be fun to watch what Michelle does now.
November 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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