Today, Election Day, is much less exciting here in TN than it was where we lived in 2004--New Hampshire. Indeed, I've already gotten two calls from NH (where for some reason we are still listed) asking us to go vote. Here in Memphis, there is a great deal of excitement but it is subdued compared with New Hampshire.
Tonight the sense of excitement may change as the results come in and it becomes clear whether or not Obama wins. Given our large African-American community, this could be one of the best, or worst, nights in a long time, certainly since the assassination of MLK, Jr. here 40 years ago. I'm hoping for a huge celebration at the Civil Rights Museum, although I've not heard anything about it. A spontaneous celebration is just what we need here. Memphis is losing its soul due to poor leadership (that's another story for a later time) and something like an Obama win will go a long way here. I just think he will be a phenomenal boost here and for the whole country. Expectations are very high, so he needs to be given time to accomplish his goals and we need to be willing to do our part to get this train wreck of a country back on the track. Go vote, today, and for my part, please vote for Obama.
I've finished The Bible Salesman by Clyde Edgerton and am into The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Oprah is right, it's a well written story. I'm not very far into it but am enjoying it. The mother of Edgar has just suffered the birth of a dead infant, and is recuperating. Edgar has not been born yet, although there is lots of foreshadowing going on. I'll also have to get started on both November book club choices. One, Abide With Me, I've already read and will review. The other, Rasputin's Daughter, I'll start next week. I don't like to read them too far ahead of time because I forget too much.
Knitting--well, yesterday I delivered twelve items to the coordinator of the silent auction at church. Included were six felted bags, two pairs of socks, two Christmas stockings, and two shawls. Right now I'm working on a pair of socks, the Swirl Shawl, and a bag. I need to work on more Christmas presents and will get started on those asap. I've already finished one present and two stockings.
It's so hard to decide what to do--knit or read. If anyone comes up with an easy way to do both, I'm all over it. Just let me know.
So, today---GO VOTE. That's the way it is. See y'all.