Whodathunkit?

I am all aglow, peoples. I'm one of those who fall into the cynical optimist category. That being said, I feel incredible today. Last night was beyond my hopes- especially since I live in Virginia. Politics are a sticky subject... one which I've had to avoid for the past three years as my former boss was on the opposite end of the spectrum. (All of you who actually know me realize how edited that statement is).  That aside, I feel hopeful again. This country is returning to the hands of the citizens after eight years of belonging to the privileged few. I know that that seems a simplistic view, but I believe the government should work for its people and answer for its failings. Eight years of free reign and bad policy have ravaged this country, but now there is hope. Such a small word with such importance. 

Yesterday Jonathan and I visited St. John's church. We were driving around after having taken my Gram (who's 95) to vote. We were both loopy from sleep deprivation, but too excited to just go home and crash. Driving through Churchill, we decided to stop at St. John's as Jonathan had never been in. We took the tour (I mentioned I'm old, right?) which was surprisingly good. I learned that Patrick Henry was an incredible ham. He used a letter opener as a stage prop while delivering his catch phrase, "Give me liberty, or give me death." Theatrics aside, the words dug up my sometimes dormant patriotism. Yesterday I cast my vote and exercised my liberty and it mattered. Talk about a resonating moment...

I hope your day is amazing.