An open invitation to join : President Barack Obama Inauguration Day 2009 - Washington, DC Group!!!
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Make plans to be in DC on this historical day!
Make plans to be tuned in with TV and/or the Internet.
Be out in public with friends and fellow citizens.
A Grand and Wonderful Celebration!
This is it!
We're coming down to the final stretch and Barack Obama needs your help now, more than ever before!
Please bring your cell phone, a charger and a few fun friends who care about change and join with thousands of your neighbors in the largest ever-attempted phone bank effort in New York state history. The Obama campaign is hosting several of these "mega call centers" all over New York, so invite your friends and family to make calls to voters in key battleground states and change America for years to come.
Visit http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/nylastcall to find a location near you.
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For those of you who haven't heard, John McCain has a new trick up his sleeve. Apparently he "helped create the miracle that is the Blackberry" (tightly paraphrased from his lead economic advisor.) Now while we may all be induced to giggle and compare this claim that "John McCain invented the Blackberry" to "Al Gore invented the internet", we do need to realize the deeper issue at stake here- the Republicans are trying to take credit for progress in science and technology during Bush's Administration, even though President Bush couldn't have possibly done much more during his term in office to crush advancement in science and technological fields.
Hey Everyone,
Brian and I are departing with his mother-in-law Eileen Thomas (also a NY Delegate!) for Invesco/Mile High Stadium within minutes. Can't wait to tell you all about it.
I also spent time today for about an hour...touring Red Rocks. Thanks to my host and dear friend, Keith Reester, Director of Public Works for the City of Loveland, CO.
Talk soon,
Michelle Berry
Hello Friends,
There are so many things to tell you. First, we're in the middle of such much history, it's just palpable. In addition to this week being the celebration of the 88th anniversary of women's suffrage, today is the 45th anniversary of Dr. MLK Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech. It's fitting that this evening in Invesco Field, we will hear the dreams and plans from our Democratic nominee for President, Barack Obama. It is also fitting to share the touching tribute Tuesday from the Congressional Black Caucus and other elected officials for the late, great Stephanie Tubbs-Jones, who died unexpectedly at age 58, shortly before the Convention.
On Wednesday (yesterday), so many amazing things happened, that my head is still spinning (which happens here a lot due to elevation and thirst!). However, let me try to give a broad sketch. Yesterday a.m., Brian and I attended African American caucus and heard moving and fiery deliveries from Michelle Obama and the Rev Al Sharpton and a number of other luminaries active in the nation and world. Mark Warner, Governor of Virginia stopped in, post his keynote the previous evening at Pepsi...and it was clear that he was still riding high in the position that Barack Obama had held as keynote to the Convention in 2004. What a difference four years can make!
After attending caucuses on a variety of important issues, we prepared for the trip by bus to Pepsi. At Pepsi last night we heard from an impressive array of veterans from Vietnam and the Iraq War, young leaders and senior voices from around the nation. Last night's star-studded line up included: Jack Reed, Tom Daschle, Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Chet Edwards, Lt. Gen Claudia Kennedy, Chet Edwards and Tammy Duckworth, Director of the Illinois Dept of Veteran Affairs and Asian American female helicopter pilot who lost both her legs in Iraq.
Of course, as you most likely saw and now, President Clinton delivered an amazing speech in support of the Obama/Biden ticket....and the infamous Roll Call vote led to stunning vote of Barack Obama by acclamation of the body. This link has a photo of the NY Delegation when Senator Clinton made the motion: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/08/27/us/08272008CONVENTION2_6.html
And naturally, the grace and power of Beau Biden the AG for Delaware brought tears and the distinct impression of the huge future that lies at his grasp. Biden Sr was tough and poignant, touching and resonant. The surprise turn (not for you at home watching, but for us delegates who didn't have previous notice), was Barack Obama taking the stage with the VP nominee. Watching history is an amazing thing.
It was also fun to give interviews with Gannett News Service and BBC Radio with Jaime from the U.K.
What more can I say? The night delivered for Dems who needed these messages and signals as we move toward the culmination of what the entire Convention has been leading up to: THE address from Senator Barack Obama this evening at Invesco/Mile High Stadium.
I leave on a very early a.m. flight on Friday, so I may not get to blog about this until I get back to Ithaca. However, please know that I've been truly blessed and humbled to be a delegate at this precise moment in history.
Yours truly,
The evening started out just fine as I had the pleasure of taking a cab with LA Times political writer Mark Barabak and his daughter. Very nice people...and it was exciting to hear him talking to the LA Times about the lead story being Hillary, slug lines and the like.
But back to Pepsi: Like Mark, I agree that the surprise hit of the evening was a speech delivered by Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. Another highlight is simply where the NY Delegation sits on the FLOOR of the Convention. Our location affords an up close and person viewing of the parade of famous stars in politics and Hollywood. Some folks that passed our way and waved: Senator Chuck Schumer, the "fired up and ready to have America wake up": Dennis Kucinich, Spike Lee, Matthew Modine and Angela Bassett. Modine announced to our delegation an event at the Southstreet Seaport in NYC on Sept 20 and kept repeating, 'this is HISTORY, this is HISTORICAL."
Another highlight is that I was able to shake hands with Dennis. I told him that many people in Ithaca loved him. "Well, I love Ithaca" he said with a huge smile. Brian received a text message from Trevor Dougherty from Ithaca. Trevor, our world-famous young videographer told us that he'd just done an interview with CNN! Wow.
Sitting as long as I had been sitting, made me remember wistfully what it was like watching the DNC from previous years (from the comfort of my home). Here at Pepsi, delegates sit for hours upon end, or walk up to the hall and get a bite to eat and drink. However, your seat is your new home and you dare not leave it long, lest someone else wants it. By the time Senator Clinton took the stage, most of the NY delegation had been in place for over SEVEN hours. That's a lot of listening and paying tribute! Highlights prior to Hillary, were a rousing address from our Governor, David Paterson and a tribute from the women of the Senate.
As you know doubt know already or saw for yourself, Hillary's speech was great. One particular quote: "I haven't spent the past 35 years in the trenches advocating for children, campaigning for universal healthcare, helping parents balance work and family, and fighting for women's rights at home and around the world . . . to see another Republican in the White House squander the promise of our country and the hopes of our people," Clinton said. "No way. No how. No McCain."
At the close of the speech, NY, PA, FL and NJ delegates were treated to an all-star four-state reception at Invesco (Mile High Stadium). The surprise of the evening were appearances by all of those state's governors and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Former President Clinton gave a signal of how he would be rallying the troops tomorrow night, just as his wife had done that evening. He quipped that she had shown him how to give a great speech and he now needed to deliver. We expect that he will do just that tonight at Pepsi.
As we headed back to our hotels after midnight, Brian Hunt (Upstate Field Coordinator for Barack) and I were treated to Irene Stein, Super Delegate, sharing with us a moving story about her talking with Hillary Clinton after the speech. What Irene said is up to Irene to tell you herself, but suffice it to say, it was beautiful and touching and we were very happy she shared it with us.
All best to everyone back home,
Michelle Berry and Brian Hunt, Obama Delegates from CD-22
This morning, Brian Hunt and I met up with Ted from WENY (Elmira) for an interview regarding Senators Clinton and Obama, tonight's line-up and our experiences at the convention. It was a great way to start the morning.
The NY Delegation breakfast highlighted the great role of women in U.S. history, the early involvement on NY women in the suffrage movement, historic strides made by NY Senator Clinton, the legacy of Shirley Chisholm and more. We were greeted warmly by former New Yorker and current Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano (D) and First Lady of New York, Michelle Paterson. There were other top elected national officials present and an announcement to arrive at Pepsi Center by 2:45 p.m. in anticipation of our state governor's address. It's going to be a full day of caucuses and a nearly seven hour-stint for many of us at Pepsi tonight, following Senator Clinton's Keynote Address, a four-state all-star reception with NY, NJ, PA and FL will take place at Mile High Stadium (Invesco).
I'll write late tonight about all the speeches at Pepsi! And to Robert and Nina, I miss and love you so very much. Robert, I hope your first week of teaching at Broome is going well. Kiss Nina and tell her that I'm looking for just the right souvenir to bring home for her. Many hugs to everyone, Michelle
Hi Everyone...
DENVER HOST COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER ED KIETA BRINGS DELEGATE BY MOTORCYCLE TO PEPSI!
The trip for delegates by bus to Pepsi Center was a long one...Brian text messaged that the bus was taking well over an hour. So, I hailed a cab. BUT the roads were mostly closed to vehicular traffic for a specific time period. SO--these feet were made for walkin'...about 10 blocks into it with the new loafers and I was KICKING myself for not bringing running shoes. ANYHOW...on the way there I made a detour to catch the outdoor live broadcast from some of the famous MSNBC talking heads. After a brief sojourn here, noting that the wonderful Rachel Maddow will indeed be returning to the Historic State Theatre in Ithaca later next month, I trotted to Pepsi.
I'd caught mostly everything on my BlackBerry and outside MSNBC's outdoor studio...crying through the Kennedy moments....but I HAD to see Michelle and her brother LIVE. I made my way across a lovely bridge that was INCHES from the Center, but ALAS...it was closed to pedestrians. Another man on the bridge, whom I must say was sent by God or Gods, named Ed Kieta, part of the Dem Host Committee here in Denver, was also walking near me. He telephoned over to Pepsi, found a route that we could come in on AND brought me to an entrance for delegates and others with such credentials and shiny passes that glow in the night...And how did I arrive? On the back of a motorcycle! Come on, that's just priceless. Ed saved me from a certain LOAFER DEATH as my feet were beginning to ache. Those last few blocks by bike? Priceless.
MICHELLE OBAMA'S SPEECH: Perfect Pitch...Beautiful.
First, will Michelle loan out her brother? I could use a big brother like that! Next, all the signs with MICHELLE made me feel so cozy. You haveta admit: it's a good name. But I digress. No false notes in Michelle's speech. An exposure to her warm and soft side, an intimate look at her family, her love of family, her love of her children and husband and a lovely entree to where she derives her strength. A perfect pitch speech in which I saw reporters tearing up and clapping for. BRAVO. What a great night. Standing near the NY Delegation, the DNC staffers and new friends from around the nation made my heart swell. I also have some lovely shots of Brian with his mother-in-law, who is also a delegate. Lovely night indeed. Next up: Tomorrow evening: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton from our great state of NY will address the crowd.
After the event, I strolled along a lovely fairground and event in tribute to Democratic Governors in the U.S. Then it was time to make my way back to hotel. Shortly thereafter, I befriended a lovely woman named Sarah and her equally lovely daughter Avery (who was here as a high school student volunteering with the DNC). Having been unable to find the DNC shuttle back to our hotels, we road aboard the FINANCE buses. Hey, we like finance, right? Sarah cracked me up, because when they asked if we were with Finance she said, "no, we are just pretending to be so we don't have to walk back." I admire this truth-telling. We made fast friends, shared stories of being moms, chatted about the campaign and Michelle's great speech and enjoyed the trip back to downtown. We hugged good-bye and Sarah shuttled me off on the free MALL bus back to the Sheraton. While on that bus, a gentlemen was talking saying he was formerly from Tompkins County and said he saw Irene Stein earlier in the day. I waved at him with my larger MICHELLE sign that we waved at Pepsi and announced that I was from Tompkins. His name turned out to be Farrid and he said to tell Kathy Zahler and Irene he said 'hello.' He then dialed Nate Shinagawa, a mutual friend, and let me catch up ever so briefly with Nate.
As it is now 2:00 a.m. NY time and 12:00 a.m. here in Denver, I'm going to sign off until tomorrow. Best, Michelle
Hey friends, well, we went to our very first convention caucuses ever!
MONDAY CAUCUS UPDATE FROM Michelle Berry & Brian Hunt, Pledged Delegates for Senator Obama, CD-22
African-American Issues: African American Delegates at Historic Levels at DNC 2008
With a warm greeting from Denver's first African-American Mayor, Wellington Webb, the first caucus Brian and I attended was off to a great start. We listened intently to issues related to tax credits, the urban agenda, urban and rural needs for African Americans, education, incarceration, youth needs and more. The line-up included some of the best and brightest minds in America, like noted commentator and economist and President of Bennett College, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, up and coming Newark, NJ Mayor Cory A. Booker, Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO of the nationally and internationally-recognized Harlem Children's Zone (according to a TIME magazine, "the program covers 7,400 kids from birth through age 21 and plans to reach 10,000 by 2011.") Other inspiring panelists included Columbus, Ohio Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Marc H. Morial CEO of the Naitonal Urban League.
Broad-based themes included dealing with adverse affects of the last 8 years of the Bush Presidency, interdependence, cooperation between systems and agencies, the power of education to transform the lives of black youth, the needs of seniors, the importance of valuing our kids and our communities and support for Senator Obama's initiative to "reclaim and redeem" our community's fathers. The overall theme was that Senator Obama would bring the type of leadership, understanding of African American needs and a bi-partisan effort to problem-solving for our most pressing urban challenges. Morial, who remains non-partisan due to his post, stressed that whoever wins in November, must be deeply invested in understand the complexity of issues affecting the lives of working Americans and the poor.
Michelle Obama, will be at the Gavel at Pepsi this evening and also appearing at the 2nd phase of the African American caucus this coming Wednesday. On our way to the next caucus, we spotted Tom Brokaw at his own book signing!
LGBT Issues: 27% Increase in LGBT Delegates at DNC 2008
Our next foray into the dizzying array of convention caucus offerings, was to the LGBT caucus. There, we listened keenly to the need for equality, justice and diversity to prevail in our leadership. Of particular interest, was a discussion of the battle for social and economic justice. We heard from the first openly gay male who is also Latino, representing Southern California. A roll call of states with LGBT delegates was a highlight of the caucus, which also included a full range of advocacy for anti-gay legislation, a call for Democrats to not support anti-gay candidates running for office and a consideration of funding LGBT candidates outside your district or area. Rick Stafford and Mirian Saez, Chairs of the LGBT delegation announced that this was the largest LGBT delegation in DNC Convention history. Tim Gill and U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin stressed the value of building trust, personal relationships and grassroots efforts to ensure better representation of important issues for LGBT communities.
Native American and Rural Caucus
We plan to check these out tomorrow and the next day, so stay tuned1
Hispanic Caucus
Brian and I met up with another NY Delegate who went to Hispanic Caucus today. We'll post more information as we hear it, but from what we have heard, a special thank you to this delegation was issued by NY Senator Clinton.
Well, Brian has duties at the Pepsi Center this evening as part of a special assignment. He's gone on ahead and will call to let me know when speeches and proceedings will begin this evening, which features a much-anticipated address by Michelle Obama.
And did I mention how COOL our CREDENTIALS are???
Thanks for visiting us in Blog-Land. More later and many good wishes to everyone back at home.
Warm regards,
Michelle Courtney Berry
LIVE FROM DENVER :)
Message from CD-22* Obama Delegate Michelle Courtney Berry
(CD-22, the district led by Congressman Maurice Hinchey includes all of Sullivan and Ulster Counties and parts of Broome, Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Tompkins and Tioga counties).
Sunday Night
Last evening, my spouse Robert and daughter Nina saw me off for my flight to Denver. It was one of those heartsick moments where you tearfully say "farewell" at the gate. I imitated my nearly four year-olds "bye-bye" with her tiny fists opening and closing. My heart was in my mouth as I said "I love you" to my family. Then I was off to Denver for not only my first Democratic National Convention, but my first time in the "Mile High City." The plane was at capacity, so I was relieved to have purchased an upgrade to business class right behind first class. Ah, leg room. There was a lovely Denver-bound couple seated next to me. We told jokes and napped. I was concerned to hear these two young people didn't seem engaged about this year's election process. Neither was that intrigued, neither had voted or planned to. I gave my best sell for citizen engagement and then fell soundly asleep to the very boring "Thunderheads" movie.
I arrived at 11:20 p.m. and the "super shuttle," (which I quipped on the shuttle was called "super" for the caliber of people aboard, rather than for its speed). Delegates, first time convention folk, residents and one super delegate from Alabama where all in the van, which was stuffed to capacity. It took a full two hours to get here to my hotel, The Sheraton Downtown (where the Delegations from the Great States of NY and CA are residing temporarily through the close of the convention on Thursday." At 1:30 a.m., which was really 3:30 a.m. NY time, I was in my lovely room, unpacked and ready to face the day.
Monday NY Delegation Breakfast
At 8:00 a.m. a NY Delegation Breakfast is where I caught up with my counterpart in CD-22, Delegate Brian Hunt (who has nobly led our Tompkins County Obama effort as an Upstate NY Field Coordinator) a number of other familiar NY faces, like Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala, Syracuse Mayor Driscoll and more. We were treated to rousing speeches on unity, the progressive vision of our party with Barack Obama at its helm and numerous cheers and whistles of delight. A SRO crowd packed the Ballroom where we heard from Senators Chuck Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton, NY Governor David Paterson, Congressman Charles Rangel, NY Party Leader June O'Neill and other dignitaries. After this we moved to the larger outer foyer in which credentials where handed out for all delegates for the FLOOR of both the Colorado Convention and Pepsi Centers.
Lisa Daly from Syracuse had buttons for many of us in Upstate NY, so Brian and I were properly identified and handed by numerous lobbyists, delegates and other new friends a host of materials, buttons and more. Andrea Audi another Upstate Coordinator arranged for us to have FLIP video cameras. Brian and I are taking footage that will be sent back with Trevor Dougherty for the exciting SIMULCAST of Senator Obama's Acceptance Speech on Thursday at Ithaca's Historic State Theatre.
Monday's Caucuses Attended by Brian Hunt and Michelle Berry/ Sneak Peek: Michelle Obama to Speak Tonight!
We then walked to attend two caucuses at the Colorado Convention Center. I'm back in my room writing now, so I'll stop and post separately about the Caucuses attended today. Thanks everybody!
Kudos to Jeannie Burns and the Jukebox Raiders for an awesome benefit performance Friday night!! The band performed a combination of rock, soul and bluesy tunes that got fans out of their seats and onto the dance floor. Though some of the audience came just to enjoy Jeannie’s performance, the Obama esprit de corp was unmistakable and hopefully generated new interest in the Obama Campaign. It should be noted that a surprise guest appearance by our very own Josh Bornstein playing the flute was particularly well received. Thanks to every one who came out. And a big thank you to Jeannie and the Jukebox Raiders!!!
Thanks to all that attended our mobilizing meeting on Monday. I left the meeting convinced that together we are going to put Barack Obama into the White House! Unfortunately in our enthusiasm, we ended our meeting with several things left uncompleted. First, we did not set a next meeting date. Since the Platform Meeting (this Sunday, July 27, 7-9pm Ithaca Town Hall) may generate some new priorities/activities and I do not want have too many meetings too often, we will meet Monday August 4th in the Tompkins County Library's Borg Warner room from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Look for more details to follow. Second, we did not adequately give people the opportunity to indicate what campaign activities they are interested in. Here are the broad groups that I envision us organizing around.
Remember this is an evolving list and we may find that some areas do not really work for us while others work better. What you can do now is think what areas you have interest in and let us via email so we can start getting people with similar interests together. Again if a grouping is missing please suggest it because others may have the same thought. Of course, we won't be able to do everything but I think we will be as strong as the options we have before us. That's it for now. The minutes of the meeting will be going up soon. Please tell friends that are interested in helping the Obama campaign of our activities and encourage them to sign up on www.barackobama.com and register. Once registered, go to Groups and join Ithaca for Obama (and any other groups that may interest you). That's it. I hope you are as excited as I am!!See you soon,
Brian Hunt
Ithaca for Obama
Wow, I'm not a regular blogger, am I? So sorry, so many things have happened since PA, including going to Bradford County where the Burns Sisters were performing, heading off to NYC in May for the first delegates of Obama meeting, going to the NY Delegation meeting this month with a unified vision for Clinton and Obama supporters and delegates (capped off by a touching speech by NYS Governor Paterson)...and then our candidate's big win as the nominee for the party...and of course, still working on the local campaign effort here in Tompkins County and putting my head together with my other colleague and delegate from CD-22, Brian Hunt...THEN booking my flight to Denver for the National Convention!! Our family is so thrilled, neighbors excited and so much more. Thanks for everyone's support in this great effort...and talk to you sooner than the last time! Much love, Michelle
A year later, near the end of Mr. Obama’s first year in the Senate, Ethel Kennedy asked him to speak at a ceremony for her husband’s 80th birthday. At the time, she referred to Mr. Obama as “our next president.”"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."- Caroline Kennedy
"I do not believe history will judge his administration kindly."- Barack Obama's response to Bush's 2008 SOTUA
"I have been inspired.
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Here is my message, explained in this lengthy letter that I hope is perceived as a thoughtful analysis of how to save America from four more years of the misguided polices of the past: you can be for someone without being against someone else. You can unite behind a candidate and a vision for America without rejecting another candidate and their vision, because in real life, opposed to party politics, we Democrats are on the same side. The battle should not be amongst ourselves. Rather, we should focus our efforts on those who are truly on the opposite side: those who want to continue the failed policies of the last eight years, rather than bring real change to Washington. Let us come together right now behind an inspiring leader who not only has the audacity to challenge the old divisive politics, but the audacity to make us all hope for a better America."- Joe Andrew, On My Switch from Clinton to Obama, 1 May 2008
"You know, Dr. King once said that the arc of the moral universe is long, but that it bends toward justice. But what he also knew was that it doesn’t bend on its own. It bends because each of us puts our hands on that arc and bends it in the direction of justice.So on this day - of all days - let’s each do our part to bend that arc. Let’s bend that arc toward justice. Let’s bend that arc toward opportunity. Let’s bend that arc toward prosperity for all."- Barack Obama, 8 April 2008, Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We live in a culture that discourages empathy. A culture that too often tells us our principle goal in life is to be rich, thin, young, famous, safe, and entertained.- Barack Obama, 12 July 2006
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."- Barack Obama, 5 February 2008
"I will close Guantanamo. I will restore habeas corpus. And we will end torture and rendition because you will have elected a president who has taught the Constitution and believes in the Constitution and will obey the Constitution of the United States of America." - Barack Obama, 27 February 2008
Charles Babington10 May 2008Huffington PostObama rises from political obcurity to verge of history
Durbin recalls pulling Obama into a vacant meeting room in Chicago's Union League Club, where both had spoken on a Friday afternoon in November 2006. He felt it was time for his young colleague to decide whether to run for the White House.
"There are moments in life when you can pick the time," Durbin said he told Obama. "But when it comes to running for president, the time can pick you. You've been picked. This is your moment."
A short time later, Obama launched his candidacy.
Sometimes when a relationship goes on too long it's hard to face the situation. It's when emotions are invested, tension is built up, histories have run deep, intentions are still good, but neither person is benefiting from the relationship anymore. Sometimes a person in the relationship is one of the last to see that it's ending. These are the times for mix tapes.
Link:A breakup mix for Hillary
Dear Friends,
I had an amazing time with Cynthia Henderson (my buddy and Ithaca College prof) this weekend in PA. She was a total hoot! We'll be blogging about the trip, travel, staying in PA and canvassing within the next few days. Until then, we wanted to share with you the information about the weekend from the National Women for Obama Campaign. We also had a blast meeting women from all around the nation (and some from around the world). And it was of course, wonderful to see Caroline Kennedy, Jessica Lange and other famous women who are supporting Barack, including several who served with President Clinton in the White House! And MANY New Yorkers were in PA helping out, so thank you so much! Go New York!
From the National Women for Obama Campaign:
Hey there, Everybody,
We'll be leaving in a few hours for Philly. But I would be remiss if I didn't say that I went to the Barack Obama Rally at Tulane University in Louisiana this past February. It was an amazing, full house event. Senator Obama was very gracious as was the Katrina Survivor who introduced Barack. I caught this rally when I was in NOLA for Mardi Gras...and I felt very fortunate and blessed to be there. A lot of us stood in line for a few hours and it was COLD for LA that time of year. I ended up coming home with a pretty bad cold, but hey it was worth it. I hear Philly will be in the seventies tomorrow, but there are thunderstorms on the horizon...ah, well, coming from Ithaca Weather, I'm prepared for almost ANY kind of weather conditions.
Fired up, (almost) ready to go.
Sincerely yours,
Michelle
