Well, I got to the voting place before 11:00 a.m. and I was already 734th to vote.  As usual, I saw my friends there and chatted awhile, so it was an enjoyable experience, too.  They didn't need any more volunteers, so off I went to shop for groceries.  I surely needed food in the house, as the frij was barren and the cupboards were spacious.  I used coupons and only bought things that were advertised sale items or absolute necessities.  I even managed to get an English pot roast for $2.89/lb.  I haven't had a piece of beef, other than hamburger, for a couple of years.  I'm looking forward to this pot roast - a special occasion.  I also got avocados, tomatoes, cilantro and lemons.  I don't know what else goes into making guacamole, but I'm going to try my hand at it.  I need to look up a recipe - I'm not sure if tomatoes go in it at all.  So tonight, we are having Mexican food. 

The voting results were watched until Barack spoke, giving his acceptance speech.  The tears of joy!  It looked like half the people, including myself, were moved beyond anything we have seen in this country for a long time.  Even John McCain's speech had me weeping in appreciation for his life's work for this country.

Next morning, again I burst into tears when Nancy Pelosi spoke, telling us that the Senate and House are Democratic in the majority.  I know we still have to fight for a lot of things, but the fight will be fair from now on. 

One thing I don't like about our media is that they are behaving like vultures now, picking over Sarah Palin's defeat, as if she was the reason for McCain's loss.  She shouldn't be treated like this.  She did her best, rising to a huge challenge.  I hate that they are deriding her and her family.  No wonder some Alaskans wish they could secede from the Union.  This cat-calling won't help at all.

I went back into town on Wednesday, to go to two other stores, to pick up items that I know are cheaper there, and more cold medication that seems to work for me.  I have been gobbling my zinc, immune essentials, deglycerated licorice, vit. C, Sambucol tablets, and elderberry for days now, trying to avoid getting a nasty sickness that I was exposed to last Sunday.  So far, so good. 

Well, back to work!  It is still 60 degrees out, incredibly warm for this time of year, and I now need to finish the greenhouse sides and do some more leaf blowing.  It is supposed to get cold now and snow is on the way, they say.  I don't see any way I can finish all my outside work this fall before snow is here to stay.  All I can do is keep going for as long as possible.  My right shoulder is so sore!  I need to rest it soon.  But for now, I got to get out there and staple plastic sheeting and chicken wire onto the sides of the greenhouse.  I'm looking forward to planting winter lettuce in there.