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KITTENS! As some of you may know, I have a brother ... We are practically twins He is involved in some sort of David and Goliath Battle (he would be the David in this scenario) to be named Tailgater of the Year (or something) for Appalachian State University (which is a minor university located in Western North Carolina, and vastly inferior (except maybe in sports) to Elon University). He has asked me to ask you to take some time out of your busy schedule and vote for his Humble Band of Tailgaters.  If you feel so inclined, here is the info: Please follow these simple instructions:  Go to http:// appstate.crowdcameo.com/ event/ Tailgate-of-the-Game-Year-C ontest/1077/ Register (you have to give your email…don’t worry, it’s just to keep voting honest) Click on the registration link they send you Log in (so remember your Name and Password) Click on "vote for favorites" Click on pic of 2012 Black Death Tailgate Team (Meat by YoChef) Click “Vote Up...

... or How I Celebrated SwankyMama's Birthday * Here's a little photo essay of my afternoon ... SCGB got home from school around 1. We decided to walk to our Polling Place. The trees are about the only things that are red in my district! Hurray for Liberal Values! Kittens, there was NO line. It took me longer to decide what to buy from the PTA Bake Sale (rum cake and cranberry/orange pound cake) than it did to vote. I could only choose one. Sorry, Cynthia. We talked to our neighbor, who is a better citizen that I'll ever be. She takes the day off work to be a volunteer poll worker/election judge/person. Isn't that awesome? Then, we walked up to hip and happenin' Downtown Silver Spring for our FREE Starbucks! Yayz! Life is good. Did you??? I think Barack Obama wants us to have a martini! *smooches* *Happy Birthday, Your Swankyness!

In 1988, I turned 18. The first time I voted was in the North Carolina Democratic Primary, and I cast my ballot for the senator from Tennessee, Al Gore. Even at such a young age, I had impeccable taste in politicians. 20 years later and I can honestly say that I have never been as excited about an election. I can not wait to go up the street to the elementary school, buy some PTA Baked Goods, stand in line, and vote*. It's been a long time since I've voted *for* someone rather than against his opponent. After casting my ballot for the only true Maverick** on the ballot, Ralph Nader***, SCGB and I are going to swing by Starbucks for Free! Coffee! Then, I'm going to the grocery store to buy the ingredients to make tomato soup. And grilled cheese sandwiches. YUM. No one has invited me to a Results Watching Party though. Wah. I guess I'll just follow along at home (NPR Rox!) ... and, hopefully, crack open a bottle of bubbly at the end of the night! Now, GO VOTE, KITTENS! Mo...