Tonight I have been doing something very out of character- I've been making phone calls for Barak Obama. I have never been a big political person. I consider myself pretty cynical about politics. However, there is something about Obama that has captured my interest. At first, I was a little scared to give myself over to it. Typically, my candidates lose. Plus, I consider myself a feminist, therefore, the idea of not supporting the first female candidate for President seemed a little wrong.
Why tonight do I find myself calling strangers in California and Colorado? I guess I'm buying into the possiblity that just maybe there is hope and just maybe things in Washington could be a little more honest. I'm still cynical- I don't think Obama is going to right all the wrongs. I still be think the political system is fatally flawed. But tonight I'm feeling a little proud to live in a country where we can reach out and encourage others to vote. I'm proud to ask strangers to consider that there may be a better way. If only for tonight, I feel a little more hopeful and a little less cynical then maybe they are right- Yes We Can.
Monday, February 04, 2008
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- lisa carlton
- Hmmm...Who am I? let's see the facts first. I'm 48 years old, married to my high school sweet heart, Bob. I I'm a mess most of the time, but everyone always thinks I really have it together. I love to listen to people and hear their stories. Art and writing are my spiritual practices. I deeply believe in god and that god is love. My theology is wide and constantly changing. When I was 18 I wrote out 4 pages single spaced on spiritual questions I had about life. I'm not sure I've answered any of them.
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