my mom's election

I had a dream the other night that my mother won her election. She's running for state representative in Vermont. I really hope she wins. She would be great. I am trying to help her keep a level head about it though. She lives in a conservative district and she's a Democrat. If her opponent (my ex-boyfriend) wins it will only be because he's a Republican and having that R next to his name on the ballot means a lot to the people in my mother's district. My mother is definitely more experienced and qualified for the job.

Yesterday I drafted a letter to the editor of the local paper encouraging people to vote for my mom -- I gave them reasons other than that she's my mother. It was suggested to me by the man who is running her campaign that I do so. I don't know how helpful it will be, but I don't think it will hurt.

I sent Mr. Doodlebug's and my absentee ballots to the County of Philadelphia yesterday. We'll be in Vermont on Election Day this year. Casting my vote for Bob Casey felt really good. I hope other Pennsylvanians feel the same.