Hell has frozen over

Yesterday I telephoned the parents to inform (half-jokingly) my mother-that if she voted for Mike Huckabee we wouldn't let her visit her grandchildren. Apparently, there may be a higher power. My mother, my very religious mother who secretly would leave religious material in my apartment, laundry bag, etc. voted for Obama. WOW. That is huge for me. What next? Maybe she will come around on the gay marriage issue. She doesn't quite get that one of the reasons I am leaving my job is that I cannot cover my partner on my health insurance. Special rights? Please.

I reluctantly voted for Hillary. The war and her vote is a disappointment (disgrace?). But- yet-I pulled the lever. Gloria Steinem wrote an Op-Ed piece in the NY Times a few weeks ago. She basically agues that Hillary is getting screwed because of her gender. I agree. We never read about Obama's hair, what he is wearing today, or if ever gets emotional. If Hillary cries- she is considered too weak. If she wears another pant suit- she is too masculine.

The Clintons have not been the most progressive leaders. But, I believe they were the ones who picked up the sword back in the early 90's for some progressive issues . The result was they were slaughtered by the Right. Whatever. I am babbling. Universal healthcare was her cause, and she paid the price. Whoever wins and beats McCain we will go to D.C. in January 09 and wave Bush goodbye.

Babies are really kicking M hard. She is sore and tired. I am always amazed at her strength....physical and emotional. She is a champ.