Got the election day happys!!

[backtoblue]

Last edited Tue May 22, 2018, 01:26 PM - Edit history (1)

I took time from working in the yard and went to town to vote just a bit ago.

I live in one of the reddest, Republican districts in all creation. Everyone was very polite and, as I always do, I grinned the whole time! I filled out my ballot for all Democrats and I feel great about my choices for local positions!

I saw quite a few very young people in line, which makes me have a little ray of hope in this backwards place.

My vote is but a sprinkle in our Blue Tsunami. But I am now officially a part of that tidal wave!

I'm definitely a liberal loner in my neck of the woods, but I'm proud to report a blue vote cast from deep red Arkansas!




As a side note, my brother is getting the care he needs and is getting placed in a "group home" where he has his own apartment and caretakers. There is a ray of hope in my day today! I just want to share my hope with you all today.

[csziggy]

1. Great news on both fronts! Glad to hear things are going better

Maybe there will be more Blue votes than you expect - that would be wonderful!

And the news about your brother is fantastic - I hope this is what he needs to be better.

[backtoblue]

2. Thanks ziggy!

I'll report the results tonight.

My brothers SSDI will pay for most of his stay. My family is meeting tmrw to make a plan to help him out financially.

[monmouth4]

3. I love a "good news" post. Thank you for voting and good wishes to your brother..n/t

[mopinko]

4. floods are made of raindrops.

thanks for dropping in.

[backtoblue]

5. Yes!

I remember your sister was running for office. I missed your updates . How did it go?

[mopinko]

7. she won her primary. on to november.

her chances are very good.

[Aristus]

6. Thank you for voting.

You are definitely part of the Blue Tsunami!

[backtoblue]

14. Hi Aristus!

It's actually started raining outside! I'll take it as a sign of hope. After all "hope is the thing with feathers..."

[Dem_4_Life]

8. Great news!!!

[backtoblue]

13. Yes it is!

I can breathe a little easier. A change is a comin'!

[TNNurse]

9. I know that great feeling that voting brings,

and congratulations on progress with your brother.

[backtoblue]

12. Thanks!

It's been a rough journey with my brother, but I hope he finds some inner peace in his new surroundings.

My vote was not just a democratic one. It was an emergency democratic ballot for hope, peace, and humanity. It seems to mean so much more this year.

[Honeycombe8]

10. Let's sprinkle until it's a RAINSTORM!!!! Go, blue, go! nt

[backtoblue]

11. Holla!!!!!! Keep it raining fellow blue drops!!!!

[Heartstrings]

15. You're not alone...

Have some very good friends, all liberals, all in or around Hot Springs. Lived in that area from 1985-1990. Soooo beautiful up in those mountains by Jessieville! Miss it!

[backtoblue]

19. I love the drive on hwy 7 south to hot springs!

I take my son to dig for crystals at Coleman's mine about once a year. Next time I go, I'll let you know and maybe I can meet some cool new friends!

[Heartstrings]

24. My kids scored some pretty large beautiful crystals

On the playground of Jessieville Elementary School (along with a ton of geodes) and went to school with some of the Coleman kids. We lived in the Village, have friends there and also in Royal... you’re making me miss that area!

[backtoblue]

25. Funny story about the village...

I went with some friends to dig a few years back. (Girls weekend)
We went to a little karaoke bar in the square

I, um, felt really brave after a couple shots of tequila and got up and rapped "guess who's back" by Eminem.

(With my hoodie over my head) I'm shy most of the time.

[Heartstrings]

26. Haha!

Great story! Bet that was fun!

[backtoblue]

27. It was!

I'm just really glad that it didn't end up on YouTube!
Oh god I hope not anyways!

[Heartstrings]

30. I'm searching right now!

[backtoblue]

32. O' Lawd help me!!!!!!!!

[Heartstrings]

33. Greatest page worthy!

[rurallib]

16. Nice to hear a little good news during a week that is looking dismal

I voted early in our primary last week.
I love to go to our county auditor's office (Republican) and proudly ask for that Democratic ballot!

[backtoblue]

20. Thanks. I have to take a small break from the news today

And focus on the good things in life. Voting locally is so important if we're going to change anything.

Even us rural folks can make a difference!!!

[calimary]

17. GREAT to hear, backtoblue!

Your vote counts, too, dammit!

[backtoblue]

21. Yes dammit! Lol

Voter turnout here has been pretty high this time. I'm hoping the numbers will show Democrats gaining. As red as it is here, there are two women running for state Senate (rep and dem). I think this is a good sign of where my community could be heading. In the Republican primary, the woman handily beat out a gun loon, misogynistic man.

Of course I voted for my awesome democrat, but there's hope for us hillfolk yet!

[cate94]

18. Great news!

Especially about your brother!

[backtoblue]

23. Thank you cate.

It's going to continue to be a long journey, but he doesn't seem to hate me anymore for helping him. He actually called to tell me thank you and that he loved me. Then he begged for me to come get him. He's sick, but he is getting support.

I'm going back to counseling myself soon. After all that's happened, a little mental tune-up might help me as well!

[The Mouth]

22. Every flood is composed of individual drops.

No vote is ever wasted.

[backtoblue]

31. A poem I read

We are each of us angels with only one wing.
We can only fly by holding on to one another.


This little rain drop is hugging yours...

[zipplewrath]

28. And the snow pack

Melting snow can be a major contributor to rising rivers. I suspect after the last election, there are more than a few voters that skipped it last time, and are now ready to "melt and flow into the river".

[backtoblue]

29. Very nice!

Made me think of people's icy hearts warming. Here's to not giving up!!!!

[ananda]

34. Thank you!

Sometimes I feel like a liberal loner too!

But I will always be a pround liberal leftie!

[backtoblue]

35. High five ananda!

We're bound to have some of our liberal awesomeness rub off on somebody!

[brer cat]

36. We are always open for good news!

Thanks for sharing.

[backtoblue]

37. You're welcome brer cat!

Sometimes it helps to remember the good things that we're fighting for.