There was a time when writing came so easy for me. It seemed like anything I wrote about was worth writing about. As much as I try, now, I am fighting for every word. That’s why I am here now. I can’t imagine this happening to someone who writes for a living. It must be a nightmare when your source of income dries up. Every word you read here has been written, erased and rewritten. 

Obama has been bouncing around in my brain a lot lately. One thing I joked about, in my last post, was all the expectations so many have for him. We’re all very aware of the problems the US faces now. I really think the majority of the country thinks this all will be fixed quickly. I have a feeling there will be a lot of disappointed people.

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Obama and His Family During the Celebration

I am extremely pleased that Barack Obama won the election. I stayed up as long as I could, but fell asleep before the results. I woke up, opened my laptop in bed, read the results and cried. It was as if a valve, that had been closed for 8 years, had been opened. For the first time in my life I feel hope. 

 Being a Generation X’er, I, honestly never believed the future  was bright, full of promise and hope. I feel hope, ironically, since I live in Norway, now. I really feel like the regular, average, everyday American will benefit greatly. 

 I come from a generation of cynics. Do I really believe all will be great, the world will embrace peace, the sick will be healed and the US will become a land of true happiness?  Yes, yes I do.

I am really trying to get in the writing mood again. I decided to post regardless of what was going on in the brain. This is leading to some interesting posts. The last one is a good example. I already have different feelings about it. 

I am really worried that McCain may take this election. I decided to visit some very red state websites to see what was going on there. I swear they, minus the typical talking points you hear daily, sound very confident. I felt like commenting and challenging many of the bullshit comments, but decided against it. If they don’t get it yet, well… you now the rest. 

What really disturbs me is all the videos I have seen from the people entering the McCain/Palin rallies. They are so ignorant. All the debunked shit still flies out of their mouths. Little do they know that they are supporting people who are not looking out for their best interests at all. 

The scariest thing is, many of them look like normal, everyday people until they open their mouths.

I watched a recorded copy of the third presidential debate yesterday. I was shocked. I have not read or heard anything about it but, I would put a large amount of money on McCain being on some sort of speed. His actions and reactions were that of someone who was pumped full of something. His tongue and eyes gave the impression of someone who was borderline out-of-control. 

When you look at his inability to stay still, his constant interruptions, and strange faces, anyone who has tried any form of speed, will tell you he was on something. I wish I could see his pupils better. If you contrast McCain to Obama you can see a visibly hyper McCain. 

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Kicking, Screaming, Gucci, Little Piggy.

The last few days have been busy. Going back to work after a 10 day vacation is like a sprint after laying on the couch. Actually, that’s what I did before Monday. We had rain pretty much everyday. It put me in hibernation mode early. I have a shitload of wood to split, a pile of papers to grade, a car getting a new engine next week, a full week of work and today is Amanda’s birthday. 

 Now we have the second debate between Obama and McCain. I want to see it live. I just can’t keep my eyes open that late. Curse this primitive time system! The communists have won again! I am going to do my best avoid the news until I watch a reprise. 

One of the beautiful things about living out in the country, and working in the city, is the podcasts. I usually keep it straight, hardcore NPR. This American Life, this week, posted a great podcast about the economic situation the country is going through. I’ll tell you what. If you want to understand the shit-storm, listen to it before it disappears! I won’t spoil the end for you either. I’ll give you a hint though, (in a Homer Simpson whisper) “We’re getting screwed!” Correction, your getting screwed.