Yes We Did (Again)!

Everyone knows the hardest part is next. But for today, we're taking a nap. Thank you so much for the warm wishes from around the world. xo from us to you.

President Obama's victory speech last night was wonderful. Watch it here. Dance to a Stevie Wonder, here. And consider visiting Washington, DC (& us!) for the Inauguration. Seriously.

xo/gg

(photograph via Guardian Tumblr/Getty)

Go Vote

There's just nothing else to say (although much is being said, of course:). 

If you're not in the States, the BBC's US election coverage is a good place to watch what's going on today & tomorrow.

A take on the poetry of Barack Obama's campaign. Has he rediscovered it in time?

From the Poetry Foundation, twelve Presidents & the poets who inspired them.

If you are in the States & have not done so, think seriously about calling campaign headquarters & asking how to help. People need rides to the polls & voting assistance. Thanks!

xo/gg

(illustration by Lisa Congdon for the #GoVote project via Swissmiss)

Tea Time

Actually, anywhere you are it can be tea time. We're busy with campaign calling & events this week but carving out time for calm is essential. 

If knitting or birds aren't your thing, Sweet Paul's Fall 2012 issue is out with wonderful chocolate recipes. Download here. (Maybe think about the knitting?)

ciao/xo

PS: Great tea for a recent birthday - highly recommend for everyday (along with Earl Grey).

(photograph by Liivia Sirola)

In Case You Were Wondering...Obama 2012

There haven't been political posts here because we're not feeling up to much of anything--it must show. If we've done anything positive lately, it has been of the get-out-the-vote variety. You can do the same by visiting the Obama/Biden 2012 website. You can join with others at a call center or make calls (free) from your home. You could also volunteer to drive the elderly & disabled to the polls. There is a lot to do. It's now just under 4 weeks away. Do something. Please. xo

Some other political links:

The debate schedule.

A political poems sampler by The Poetry Foundation editors.

Reading this from outside the States? Allow the BBC to explain.

For relief, nip in to Comedy Central.

(Specialty campaign button --there are many -- via Democratic Stuff)