I hauled myself down the block to the retirement community craft room and voted this morning. I took Eva with me and our ages together (I know she only adds 20 months) didn't even come close to the ages of the other people that were there voting. I guess the younger crowd (under 70) will show up later today. I did my civic duty and in the process had a lovely conversation with one of the poll workers.Old lady working the poll: My! You've got a nice drivers license picture.
Me: Thank you! I actually wore makeup that day.
OLWTP: You'd be surprised how bad some people look in those whether they have on makeup or not.
Me: Yep.
OLWTP: I look at those all day and I've seen some doozies.
Me: I bet.
OLWTP: Okay, young lady. You go and do your duty now and vote.
Me: Thanks.
After I voted I took my ballot to the old man working the poll.
Old man working the poll: You sure were quick.
Me: I did my homework.
OMWTP: You young'uns can read those ballots without the magnifiers. I bet that helps.
Me: Yep. Have a great day.
OMWTP: Don't forget your sticker.
Me: I wouldn't dream of it.
OMWTP: And here's one for your cute baby.
Eva: BYE BYE!
There you have it. I voted and got complimented. What a great day. This week isn't sucking and that makes me happy.
That is inspiring. This is the first year in a long time that I didn't vote. We could have done an out of state ballot for Lincoln.....but. I just wasn't in to it this year. I'm sorry; I hope our two votes wouldn't have changed Lincoln for the better, or control of the Senate. Let me know if it does. I'm watching CNN as we speak.
ReplyDeleteI ended up voting for Mario and Emmitt. I hope they make it to the finals!
ReplyDeleteChristy you always bring a smile to my face. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI took 3 kids to the voting place. It was a different experience. :-) I mean, I love my kids saying really loudly "Why are you voting for x?" "Is so and so still a member of the Church?" all the while Nathan is shaking the voting booth of a not-so-polite lady. And they were running out of stickers and so my kids couldn't have any! However, I'm glad I voted. There was a really tight local race here that was decided by 89 votes and mine counted!
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