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« Reply #90 on: November 07, 2020, 02:08:11 PM »

I was driving to BJ’s to pickup some bread while on my way home from the lab where I had left behind several vials  of my blood
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« Reply #91 on: November 07, 2020, 02:10:14 PM »

As usual I was listening to NPR .
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« Reply #92 on: November 07, 2020, 02:11:43 PM »

Just as I parked at BJs the announcement was made that AP had called the election for Biden.
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« Reply #93 on: November 07, 2020, 02:12:24 PM »

I hopped out of my car just as the couple parked next to be were arriving with their full cart
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« Reply #94 on: November 07, 2020, 02:13:47 PM »

I called, “we have a new president elect!”
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« Reply #95 on: November 07, 2020, 02:15:22 PM »

“Biden won?!”

“They just called it!”

“Excellent!”

“Yep, I thought so! Have a great day!”

“We will now!!”
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« Reply #96 on: November 07, 2020, 02:20:27 PM »

We have wild horses at the river. I saw a band of them yesterday when I was driving up north.

Sounds gorgeous.
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« Reply #97 on: November 07, 2020, 02:25:27 PM »

So, at the next State of the Union Address, Harris and Pelosi will be side by side behind the president, right?
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« Reply #98 on: November 07, 2020, 02:35:40 PM »

I need to get ready to usher tonight. It's a chamber music ensemble. Stravinsky and Ravel. I need the music.
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« Reply #99 on: November 07, 2020, 02:40:47 PM »

We have wild horses at the river. I saw a band of them yesterday when I was driving up north.

It must have been a beautiful sight.
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« Reply #100 on: November 07, 2020, 02:41:17 PM »

Just finished a good novel called Memorial. The writer, Bryan Washington, is from Houston. His collection of short stories, Lot, was recommended by Obama and a good recommendation it was.

Memorial is about a Black Houstonian, Ben, and his Japanese lover, Mike. When Mike's mother arrives, Mike returns to Japan where his father is dying. Both men have to deal with their new normal, Mike with his obstreperous dad and Ben with Mike's mother, who has moved in for the time being. Funny, sad, wise.
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« Reply #101 on: November 07, 2020, 02:41:41 PM »

Gratuitous post No. 101!
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« Reply #102 on: November 07, 2020, 02:42:17 PM »

“Biden won?!”

“They just called it!”

“Excellent!”

“Yep, I thought so! Have a great day!”

“We will now!!”

It is very good your enthusiasm met the right people :)
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« Reply #103 on: November 07, 2020, 02:54:45 PM »

If I did in my grocery parking lot what DR Vixmom did in hers my car would probably covered in eggs or key scratches when I returned.
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« Reply #104 on: November 07, 2020, 02:58:35 PM »

Funny but sad DR Vixmom.
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« Reply #105 on: November 07, 2020, 03:14:12 PM »

Hooray and hallelujah, everyone.
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« Reply #106 on: November 07, 2020, 03:21:05 PM »

We have wild horses at the river. I saw a band of them yesterday when I was driving up north.

Speaking of wild horses, can I ask you, please, to sign this petition and stop this vruel, barbaric practice?
https://ladyfreethinker.org/sign-save-utahs-wild-horses-from-deadly-surgical-sterilization/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email
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« Reply #107 on: November 07, 2020, 03:22:39 PM »

One of the first friends I made when I moved to Virginia was Mitt Murray, a thirty-something gay male from Delaware. When Mitt learned that I knew very few people there he suggested I meet his parents, who knew tons of people. I did so, and we became friends in our own right. One day when I was visiting them in Delaware we attended a sort of county fair at one of the local colleges. Mitt's dad said, "Ah! Joe's here." Mitt's mom said, "We'll introduce you." A few minutes later a man walked up to us and the three of them were very friendly. Mitt's parents then introduced me to Senator Joe Biden. We all chatted for a while, then Joe left to say hello to some other people.

Joe Biden is one of the most personable people I've ever met. After chatting with him for a few minutes I felt I'd known him all my life. Delaware is a small state and if you are interested in politics it is very easy to get to know the players.
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« Reply #108 on: November 07, 2020, 03:22:53 PM »

I need to get ready to usher tonight. It's a chamber music ensemble. Stravinsky and Ravel. I need the music.

Do you know what they are performing?
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« Reply #109 on: November 07, 2020, 03:38:17 PM »

Mitt's parents were so accepting and welcoming of all of Mitt's friends. If you were a friend of Mitt's you were welcome anytime. I'd never experienced any people who were so friendly and accepting. It was so clearly important to many of Mitt's gay friends who hadn't found acceptance at home. 

Mitt's parents and I stayed in touch. Several years later I'd just returned home to Virginia after my father's death here in California to learn that Mitt had passed away of AIDS. I'd been so busy taking care of my dad that I hadn't heard that Mitt was ill. It was such a shock.

During the following years some of us would get together with Mitt's parents. They loved to see us and talk to us; it was like a lifeline to their beloved son. They're gone now, too, and I do miss them. Today I'm saying a little prayer to the three of them and celebrating what they didn't live to see: Joe Biden's victory.
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« Reply #110 on: November 07, 2020, 03:41:48 PM »

One of the first friends I made when I moved to Virginia was Mitt Murray, a thirty-something gay male from Delaware. When Mitt learned that I knew very few people there he suggested I meet his parents, who knew tons of people. I did so, and we became friends in our own right. One day when I was visiting them in Delaware we attended a sort of county fair at one of the local colleges. Mitt's dad said, "Ah! Joe's here." Mitt's mom said, "We'll introduce you." A few minutes later a man walked up to us and the three of them were very friendly. Mitt's parents then introduced me to Senator Joe Biden. We all chatted for a while, then Joe left to say hello to some other people.

Joe Biden is one of the most personable people I've ever met. After chatting with him for a few minutes I felt I'd known him all my life. Delaware is a small state and if you are interested in politics it is very easy to get to know the players.

What a wonderful story.
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« Reply #111 on: November 07, 2020, 03:46:10 PM »

TTFN.
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« Reply #112 on: November 07, 2020, 03:54:56 PM »

Mitt's parents were so accepting and welcoming of all of Mitt's friends. If you were a friend of Mitt's you were welcome anytime. I'd never experienced any people who were so friendly and accepting. It was so clearly important to many of Mitt's gay friends who hadn't found acceptance at home. 

Mitt's parents and I stayed in touch. Several years later I'd just returned home to Virginia after my father's death here in California to learn that Mitt had passed away of AIDS. I'd been so busy taking care of my dad that I hadn't heard that Mitt was ill. It was such a shock.

During the following years some of us would get together with Mitt's parents. They loved to see us and talk to us; it was like a lifeline to their beloved son. They're gone now, too, and I do miss them. Today I'm saying a little prayer to the three of them and celebrating what they didn't live to see: Joe Biden's victory.

I cried reading this.  You were blessed to have them in your life.   
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« Reply #113 on: November 07, 2020, 04:09:34 PM »

Back from, for me, a pointless casting session, as I suspect Zoom will be tomorrow.  There was only one person reading four our show and I've worked with her before and she's not right for the role, much as I like her as a person.
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« Reply #114 on: November 07, 2020, 04:10:20 PM »

Sorry.
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« Reply #115 on: November 07, 2020, 04:11:23 PM »

Wow, the Navajo Nation in Arizona, went solidly for Joe Biden, with a 97 percent turnout for Biden.
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« Reply #116 on: November 07, 2020, 04:39:31 PM »

Beautiful story Jeanne,  thank you for sharing
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« Reply #117 on: November 07, 2020, 04:58:02 PM »

I can’t believe my candidate lost!
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« Reply #118 on: November 07, 2020, 04:59:38 PM »

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« Reply #119 on: November 07, 2020, 05:01:41 PM »

Oh no, not that candidate.  I am talking about Mr. Bernard, who was running for Puyallup’s dog catcher.
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