It's been a very long time

And I don't have much to say, so I'll just post this, what is quickly becoming a favorite song of mine...

Not sure I can see myself blogging again regularly (it's been a while since it's been regular). I do get around the interweb a lot, though. What I really want is a blogroll on my Facebook page.

Scar Jo and Pete Yorn "Relator"

Let's see if that works...

Marilyn Carlson Nelson SF Commonwealth Speech

This speech is fabulous about leadership and, my favorite, day to day decisions to make your and others' lives better.

Reshaping How We Think About Space, Rethinking What I "Need"

So...I've been thinking a TON about what's next. I have no idea.

I know that I'd like to own a home, I know that I want to have a job I love (don't really care where), I know that I love not being in debt. So, how to live within my means?

Tiny homes? I could be into that. In a few hours go look at this site, Tumbleweed Homes, a guy who specialized in small homes.

I could be into this idea. After all, I loved being car-free in New York.

It's clear that it's time that we rethink how we live. I'm ready.

Heather Armstrong and I Agree About A Bunch of Stuff

But, this, especially rings true.

I learned about charity and giving to the things that matter to me from my mom and my dad. From NPR to taxes, I'm proud and glad to share my money and time as a demonstration of what I love and for the betterment of society.

I cannot WAIT to have people in public office who spend my money the way I would spend it if I were in their shoes. I also can't wait to have more money, someday, hopefully, to contribute in ways that matter in a larger way.

I do not think this makes me noble or righteous, I think this outlook means I've been incredibly incredibly lucky. I know I have been, and may it be that way for countless others in the future that's before us and feels really uncertain and scary right now.

I also have a solid belief in karma. You get what you give. Sometimes not immediately (as I'm reminded daily these days), but sooner or later. It is always advisable to remain positive, loving and truthful.

My favorite prayer from summer camp:

Happiness runs in a circular motion
Love is a little boat upon the sea
Everything is a part of everything anyway
You can be happy if you let yourself be

Read more of Heather's fabulous (and hilarious) writing at Dooce.

21 Days Until E Day!!

On the campaign we have a rule: after 7pm it counts as the next day.

21 days to the election.

21 days to do everything we all can! Talk about your candidates 3 times a day. Picture Barack Obama getting sworn into office with Michelle at his side. Picture Jeanne Shaheen introducing legislation on the Senate floor next year and picture YOU with health care, innovation in energy policy for the future and a government you can trust again!

Only 21 days!!

Nothin' But Work...But Work I Like

Stephanie (my fabulous roommate from my freshman year at UVM -she, knowing that I love nothing more than some Leo Kottke guitar, saw him at the airport and went up to him and said that her roommate was his biggest fan! He said something about how I must be his youngest fan...) suggested I post more and I'd love to, but the things that I need to do just linger in the back of my head while I write!

So, 46 days til election day, and that's all that's on my mind. I sleep, eat (at my desk, not healthy), and campaign. We have a great team and we're gearing up to take over the state, and turn this thing blue.

Meetings all day and a whole lot of action.

Plus, I think I get a lot of my posting done on Facebook...all the articles, etc.

I hope in the next 46 days you'll volunteer for your candidate of choice: door knock, phone calls, data entry - or just bake some cookies and bring them to your local dem Pres, Senate or Congressional (or Coordinated) campaign office. We really like it when people do that.

Then, in the days after E Day, remember it's not over! If you have it in you, there is ALWAYS more to do!

Sending love and a reminder to visualize Obama being sworn into the Oval Office, with Michelle by his side. I can't imagine anything better right now.

My Family

I really really love them.