Good luck today, people! I've been an election committee worker here a few times before, and I can't get my head around on just how complicated the vote is in the U.S. All of the restrictions (here all citizens can vote), long lines, voting on lots of issues at once, voting via mail, voting via a machine (here it's manual, and the ballots are counted manually), election day not being a national day off... all of it. It's impressive.

Fingers crossed!

Starting with the ice cream and pie, just in case.

Life is uncertain - eat dessert first (forget where I first heard that, but it's good advice).

I’ve had a few voter dressed people. Flag shirts or masks. One dude jumped and clicked his heels on the way out. Favorite was a 4 generation family that came together with 3 levels voting. Everyone has been good natured and nice to me.

It's pouring rain here, a morning for the black tea blend that climbs out of the pot and slaps away the milk jug; my friend adds "And a couple of digestive biscuits, with a cheddar that bites back when you try to eat it". I have blocked all my usual news and social media sites, baked muffins for breakfast and started on the laundry, emulating the esteemed Dr. Amanda Grayson when contemplating a vote with the potential to upend her life: "No matter what happens, the roses need pruning."

Although Alton's "I want you to go out right now and buy Fritos and cat food" is up there.

Aw, that's sweet, Laura. Hope it continues!

It's impressive.

That's one word for it.

Good to hear, Laura. Lunch is done and cleaned up, and I've been puzzling online. Now I'm going to heat up the coffee and work on the office.

The new board is wonderful. Thanks to Gud and Gris and everyone else who had a hand in making this happen.

I've been super quiet everywhere since last month. Too much noise on social media, and too many people who have lost their humanity. I voted, in person today, and I'm trying not to freak out. I should have taken today and tomorrow off. Instead, I'm in meeting hell both days.

Lots of ~ma to anyone who needs it. I've missed you all.

emulating the esteemed Dr. Amanda Grayson when contemplating a vote with the potential to upend her life: "No matter what happens, the roses need pruning."

Daaaaaaaamn. Spock's World reference?

Hey, Maria. {{hugs you}} It's good to see your pixels.

Dana, yes. I am an Old.

My company gave all US employees today off for voting, which I already did by mail. My plan for today is to avoid social media (b.org doesn't count) and read gothic romances.