it is electric.
it is palpable.
it is teeming over with excitement.
it is 75 degrees in november?
no longer the "second city" by any stretch of the imagination, the eyes of the world rest on chicago as we prepare to usher in one of the most historic presidential candidates of my time. i often struggle with my decision to live in chicago, but right now, there is nowhere else i would rather be. we are throwing down. people are smiling, walking with a confident swagger, and doing everything to contain the excitement that is culminating in this moment.
the city is beaming. we are so proud, so full of hope, so moved, so motivated to be part of it all. we are hosting the greatest party of this generation, a celebration that will close businesses early, utilize a huge police presence, and cajole a city to the streets. the city celebrates amidst the legacy of saul alinsky who put community organizing on the map here in the 1930s. for anyone who has participated even a small bit in the obama campaign, it is clear that the tenants of community organizing are paramount in its design. and fundamental to its success. what was the object of giuliani's guffaws at the RNC is now becoming the unraveling of the republican hold on the country.
the grassroots organization of this campaign was apparent in my small time in indiana as i attempted to give that swing a little push in a better direction. as my friend said, indiana is changing from light pink to light blue before our eyes. can i stress the significance here? indiana, birthplace of the ku klux klan, may vote in the first black president of our country. the state that boasts the legendary "u.s. out of the u.n." billboard that i grew accustomed to seeing on every roadtrip through indiana may vote in a president committed to negotiation and compromise. the crossroads of america may just turn the correct corner at this critical juncture.
and the weather. my god, the weather. there are record highs as we enjoy the very unseasonably pleasant weather at a time when we usually brace for snow. of course, we know this is a sign. the universe is pleased. we will be rewarded with great weather for our celebration party.
it is palpable.
it is teeming over with excitement.
it is 75 degrees in november?
no longer the "second city" by any stretch of the imagination, the eyes of the world rest on chicago as we prepare to usher in one of the most historic presidential candidates of my time. i often struggle with my decision to live in chicago, but right now, there is nowhere else i would rather be. we are throwing down. people are smiling, walking with a confident swagger, and doing everything to contain the excitement that is culminating in this moment.
the city is beaming. we are so proud, so full of hope, so moved, so motivated to be part of it all. we are hosting the greatest party of this generation, a celebration that will close businesses early, utilize a huge police presence, and cajole a city to the streets. the city celebrates amidst the legacy of saul alinsky who put community organizing on the map here in the 1930s. for anyone who has participated even a small bit in the obama campaign, it is clear that the tenants of community organizing are paramount in its design. and fundamental to its success. what was the object of giuliani's guffaws at the RNC is now becoming the unraveling of the republican hold on the country.
the grassroots organization of this campaign was apparent in my small time in indiana as i attempted to give that swing a little push in a better direction. as my friend said, indiana is changing from light pink to light blue before our eyes. can i stress the significance here? indiana, birthplace of the ku klux klan, may vote in the first black president of our country. the state that boasts the legendary "u.s. out of the u.n." billboard that i grew accustomed to seeing on every roadtrip through indiana may vote in a president committed to negotiation and compromise. the crossroads of america may just turn the correct corner at this critical juncture.
and the weather. my god, the weather. there are record highs as we enjoy the very unseasonably pleasant weather at a time when we usually brace for snow. of course, we know this is a sign. the universe is pleased. we will be rewarded with great weather for our celebration party.
