The holiday spirit!

If you're reading this blog, you probably know that I don't have a close relationship with Jesus. Nothing against the guy - he seemed really great. But while sometimes spiritual, I'm not very religious. Partially because organized religion tends to be everything Christianity isn't (in my opinion) - but that was discussed in a previous blog (let me know if you would like me to revisit the issue).

ANYHOW - the point of my blog: what the holiday season means to ME. There's something about this time of the year that makes me more generous, kind to strangers, and eager to gather with friends and family. I can even tolerate holiday music, for the most part.

What is it that makes that happen? Thanksgiving, followed by the "Christmas" season, immediately followed by New Years (new beginnings, fresh start, celebration). It's the triple whammy of goodness. Unfortunately it lasts until early January and people go back to being selfish assholes. I wish someone could figure out how to bottle the feeling... then force everyone to take a few teaspoons a day.

Really looking forward to the next several weeks!

Thank GOD that's over for another 4 years

In the aftermath of the election I'm personally feeling optimistic and relieved. With that said, I'm also feeling very sympathetic toward all the Americans that didn't get their way. While I find it FUN (albeit sometimes aggravating) and enlightening to debate others about politics, it is easy to get emotionally wrapped up. As I was watching [very pleasing] election results roll in, I couldn't help but be reminded of how I felt the day Bush won his second term. With all sincerity I feel very sympathetic to the voters that didn't get their way; such a horrible, desperate, defeated feeling. I find it ironic that elections divide us and tragedies unite us... and elections sure do divide us. I hope the leaders of the country heard the American people when we said there is a strong need for bipartisan cooperation - most urgently on the budget issues.

Election day, to me, is as patriotic of a day as July 4. Democracy in action! We should probably start making it a tradition to grill hot dogs and eat potato salad.

It was a historic day in Maryland - passing the dream act and gay marriage. YAHOO. I couldn't be more proud to reside in such a forward thinking, compassionate state.