Y’all probably remember this pre-election photo and EZ worrying about whether Tim’s grass would grow in our barren, post-Ike-treeless patch of The Compound grounds:
Last night, a few of us were sitting on the front porch talking because the mosquitoes had some kind of lapse in judgment and forgot to feast on us. Tim asked if I’d considered taking down the Obama sign. In fact, I hadn’t kept it up as a political statement, although every time I’ve seen it since last Tuesday night, a little bit of my insides have relaxed some more. Even with serious losses in several states on issues that matter to me (Proposition 8–don’t think I haven’t been finding ways to protest, even if I haven’t been shrieking about it on LJ–letters, e-mails, finding out which products to stop buying from companies that promote and finance intolerance and inequality), I believe better days are ahead. (And I’m bemused that the neocon pundits think information such as in the Charlie Rose Newsweek interview are going to scare me. HELLO? I like my presidents self-aware, intelligent, slow to react, and confident.)
ENOUGH WITH THE PARENTHETICALS.
The grass is certainly greener on this side of the fence lately.
And the sign is in the garage now.
The sign looks to be in good shape — I would frame it and hang it in the house somewhere. It’s a nice collector’s item and will make you smile about America whenever you see it. Yes we can… eventually. -smiles-
Spouse brought back signs from both the Democratic and Republican national conventions since he was fortunate enough to attend both in this historic election.
Naturally, my son snagged a “Decriminalize Marijuana — Yes on Question 2” sign from our local polling place during his first vote ever. A 20-year-old’s sense of history. ;D
(Btw, Massachusetts did so, as well as banning greyhound racing at last. Fewer people needlessly crowding our jails; fewer innocent dogs abused and exploited. Word up.)
GREEN! : )
Perhaps it was the sign that made the grass grow so lushly . . . (is that a word?)
I know it makes me smile, anyway!
Might I trouble you to post some of the information you’ve found regarding the companies which backed Prop 8, please?
I’d be very interested in knowing about the companies which have backed inequality and hatred.
I suppose that it’s silly that I’d never considered researching those companies… I had simply never thought about it ~ but I am very keen on not throwing money in their direction, ever again…