Only 3 weeks into the long haul and we've decided I better go out for a visit:-) Some time next month my sweet sister (who totally owes me) is taking the rug rats while I paint the nations capital. I've heard how beautiful and green it is out there, not to mention all the history. I've been reading the Pulitzer prize winning biography of John Adams (thanks Cody) and it has sparked more than a little interest in the area. Belonging to the local chapter of Republican Women I am quite fascinated by our country's government and its democratic process. I had an awesome American Heritage teacher in college who was very passionate about the fact that 2 different parties are needed in order to reach fair compromises and keep each other in check. Unlike the ultra-conservative right wing crazies on the radio (not to say I don't generally agree with them) I appreciate having two parties in the government rather than just one. One could complain endlessly about politicians (it is a free country after all), but I believe most every politician is there to fight to make America better, whether they be democrat or republican. I must admit that any time I walk into the polling place to vote, when I leave it is with a lump in my throat. So many men and women have died for our freedom. Many people around the world have no say in their government. When I go to cast my ballot, though it's only one vote, I know that it counts. I don't know why I was so fortunate to be born in this great country but I am grateful for it. God Bless America.
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