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It's 5:15, and I've been up for a while.
Maybe it's the time change.
Maybe I'm distracted and disturbed by the Queen's Gambit.
I haven't been so hooked on a show since Scandal,
and I had MUCH more time to binge when I watched Kerry Washington
take on politicians and corruption.
Speaking of which...
Today's the day I,
in my own small part, in a town in a state
that matters very little to the overall outcome,
get a chance to take on
politicians and corruption.
In a few minutes,
I will sign off from the computer for a while.
I will go wake up my husband,
dry my hair, start the coffee, walk the dog...
And then we will go vote.
Yes, I could have voted by mail,
but I was too worried
about last minute changes
or something making my vote not count.
Irrational, I know.
In a state that is solidly blue,
my vote matters very little on the national level,
but still.
Sometimes everyone can be subject
to a little irrationality.
And then, like many...
I will watch.
And hope.
I'm up early too. 4:30 am today and just couldn't fall back asleep. It will feel good to cast my ballot today, also in a state that is blue, but still.....it's my right, it's my choice...and I pray.
ReplyDeleteI’m voting in person for the same reasons today. Hoping right alongside you.
ReplyDeleteHere's to hope.
ReplyDeleteHoping w/ you. Certainly understand your worries about voting. My state will go red, but I vote blue anyway and do my best to fight the good fight. Peace to you as we await our nation’s fate.
ReplyDeleteHow did voting go? Was there a long line at the polls?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melanie. This is a slice of life that I pray a record-breaking amount of people have today. The past four years have definitely made many more people engaged in the process. I'm glad you voted--not irrational at all to want your vote to be counted. All the best.
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