Election night 2012

A personal note as I watch the incoming election results.   Feeling so many emotions....

I feel lucky.  

Lucky to be born American where a peaceful voting process is the norm.  To vote without threat of persecution or retaliation is a not a right to be taken lightly.

Above:  Aquilegia 'Blackberry Pleat'

I feel grateful.

Grateful to the women who went before me.   Making it feel like going to the polls is a "given" when I know very well it's been anything but. 

In my lifetime, voting has always been a choice.  I never choose not to exercise that hard earned right...

David Austins 'Jubilee Celebration'

I feel excited.

I'm a resident of a swing state (Colorado) which makes me feel like my vote is all the more important.

Above:  Eurasian Collared Dove on birdhouse tuteur.

I feel proud.

However the night ends.  We have a democratic process, we all get a say. 

If we don't like what's going on, the power of our collective voice can create a change.

Above:  Miniature Rose 'Cupcake'

Did you use your "power?" 

I feel relieved. 

That the political phone calls and campaign ads will cease.  Whew!

Above:  Primula 'vialii'

It feels like it's been a loooonnngg election.  I wonder how the candidates feel???  They must be exhausted.... 

Props to them both for having the fortitude and conviction to run. 

Above:  Rufous hummingbird.

I feel hopeful.

I always do. 

I don't know why? 

Sometimes it's a state hard to maintain but without it, what do we have????

 

 

 

Comments

[Lona]

I live in a swing state too and I was so tired of all of it I just wanted it over with. LOL!
Your miniature rose, Cupcake is so lovely Kathleen. Gorgeous shots as usual my friend.

[Janet, The Queen of Seaford]

Being in a swing state would be bothersome before the election with all the ads. On election day it would feel very powerful. Being in SC my vote is like using a spoon to fill the ocean.
The Primula is beautiful! All your photos are great, love the little hummer.

[PlantPostings]

I agreed with everything you said in this post, and agree with your thoughts about being a resident of a swing state. It's really hard to figure us out, and the candidates can't take us for granted. Your images are beautiful as always, too. (Oh, and I also feel grateful to have a garden blogger friend like you.)

[Gail]

Lovely words and marvelous photos. xog

[RobinL]

Of course I excercised my "power"! But I'm also glad it's over. Life in the swing states is pretty aggravating, huh?