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Well, it's a big day today politically with Election Day! The nation, and a few other countries, will hold its breath as the votes are counted (maybe). I voted early last Wednesday in the hope of avoiding long lines and problems with the electronic voting machines. I ended up having to wait over two hours in line! It felt like voting in a Third World Country but it was worth the wait. Florida has registered many new voters and interest is high in this election. We're not just voting for a President and their subsequent four-year term but also the future of the Supreme Court. The next President could potentially appoint three or more Supreme Court Justices as some are near retirement or in poor health. I proudly voted for Ralph Nader and disagree with the popular comment that I was voting against Kerry. If there were only two choices then I would have voted Kerry but this is a democracy and there needs to be a multi-party system. If people really want change then don't vote for either the GOP or Dems! It could be a long night of post election commentary. This story sums up the 2004 election and it mentions Broward County where I live.

Darcy stayed over at my place this past weekend and I cooked dinner twice. Unfortunately my place is very dusty and her allergies flare up when she visits. I vacuumed my apartment with her vacuum and dusted before she arrived but to no avail it seems. Darcy and I are looking forward to our KeyWest trip on the weekend. Bad news is that my car needed new struts and shocks and will cost a hefty $934.00. Darcy is right that I've sunk too much money into my car and should sell it. But I don't want to buy something (have no clue what) and then turn around and move in a year. Despite getting my Volvo High Mileage Club 200,000 mile medallion in the mail, the car is a financial burden. I want to save my money for travelling, wedding, and honeymoon rather than a damn vehicle!

Work is busy as I continue to help cut our serials and standing orders budget. I'm learning new things every day. Need to play a game of Midway before Darcy comes to pick me up...



posted by Michael at 6:16 PM