Super-sick Tuesday.

Today, in our quarantined little house (Simon has definitely joined Chris with the flu - I am still hanging on to health), we are definitely paying attention to what is going on around the country. Lots of checking things out online and switching back and forth between CNN and Fox News (gotta have a bit of both sides).


It is tremendously exciting to see so many people involved in the process. So many people voting rather than staying home; being a part of the entire process. Regardless of who you are supporting it is so cool to see so many people engaged rather than apathetic.



Some of you may remember that we had the opportunity to meet Barack Obama back in September. I continue to be inspired by him and am definitely supporting him (even though our primary is not until May 20th: grumble) and cheering him on today.


Many of you may have already seen this "yes we can" video. It's the words and the sentiment and the passion that I love. If you want to see the actual words from the speech go here (click the "about this video" tab).







If you have the opportunity in your state today, go vote.

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  1. Lauren Z says…
    02/05/2008

    Yes Ma'am. (I am in CA and so today is super tuesday for me) So I will be going to vote at lunch time :)

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  2. Patricia says…
    02/05/2008

    Indiana resident here - no voting for us today either. Bummer. Hope your family is better soon & that you don't come down with it next!

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  3. Maria Hanson says…
    02/05/2008

    Did you see Michelle Obama's speech at UCLA on Sunday? If not, check it out on YouTube. SO INSPIRING!!!!
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=K1J54St7ZYY
    Wishing you and your family health today!

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  4. Tori says…
    02/05/2008

    I'm so excited to be able to vote on Super Tuesday here in Illinois. I grew up in Wisconsin, and I remember our primaries always taking place late in the process. Usually, the candidate I wanted to vote for had already dropped out.

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  5. Liz S. says…
    02/05/2008

    What an awesome and inspiring video. Thanks for sharing it and yes, we can!

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  6. laura says…
    02/05/2008

    AWESOME Video!!!!! I copied the link and I'm Emailing it to all my friends!!!!
    LOVE Obama! Vote for Hope! Vote for Change!!!

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  7. Mary Rogers says…
    02/05/2008

    oh sweet thing! I feel for you!! and I wish I was home watching cnn and Foxnews, instead I am refreshing my computer...
    be well

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  8. PJ says…
    02/05/2008

    Ah, well, no voting for me, cause I'm a Dutch girl... but we're following the elections over here on Dutch tv, and CNN... exiting times for you guys, and yes, also for the rest of the world...
    Hope Chris and Simon get well soon... hang in there!

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  9. marlee says…
    02/05/2008

    Hope you all feel better soon. Thanks for posting the will.i.am video. It's really showing up all over the web and I've had three friends today send me the link. I think it's fabulous.
    VOTE everyone!!!!

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  10. Amanda says…
    02/05/2008

    It's definatly a super day. I'm excited to see the actual numbers come in tonight.
    In MI Hilary was really the only democrat on the ballot so I voted for the Repulician I would be most likely to vote for in case the deomcrat was a total nightmare.

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  11. kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu says…
    02/05/2008

    Amazing video! Love it!
    Here's to a short lived flu.

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  12. Kathy (kathyb) says…
    02/05/2008

    Hugs Ali...hope "your two boys" are soon on the mend, and you manage to remain healthy throughout.

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  13. Jen says…
    02/05/2008

    Hi Ali...hope your boys are feeling better soon and you can stay healthy! I'm Canadian - so no voting for me, but what an inspiring video. I think I've watched it about 20 times already!

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  14. Paula says…
    02/05/2008

    I already put in my vote for Obama! Hope you are all feeling better!

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  15. StacyS. says…
    02/05/2008

    Hope your boys get well soon:) No voting for us, but wow, what a powerful video. Thanks for sharing that Ali!
    Stacy (Alberta, Canada)

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  16. tami says…
    02/05/2008

    May! gosh, living in New Hampshire I can't imagine waiting that long

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  17. Karmen says…
    02/05/2008

    Wow, thanks for the post on the speech. Great!
    Yeah, ours is in May too (Indiana). UGH!
    ((HUGS)) on the family being sick. HOpe you don't get it next! Stay creative ... thanks for ALL your inspiring ideas!

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  18. lisamcg says…
    02/05/2008

    Si se puede. We we can.
    This Californian Latina has voted for Obama.

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  19. m says…
    02/05/2008

    quick stock up on eccanacia (sp?) it apparently shortens simptoms if you get the flu/cold

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  20. Judy Cotner says…
    02/05/2008

    Does anyone know Obama's faith?

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  21. annie says…
    02/05/2008

    to answer the previous post, all of obama's bio can be found on his website including the name of his place of worship: http://www.barackobama.com/learn/meet_barack.php
    does it really matter what his faith is?

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  22. Ali says…
    02/05/2008
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  23. annie says…
    02/05/2008

    hi ali,
    if you have to be stuck at home w/a sick kid (and husband), at least it's an exciting day for news. i, like you, am watching the news and just hoping that it's truly a super tuesday for obama. you can almost feel the energy in the air and his message of hope sweeping across our great country. thanks for passing that video along to people...the more people who hear it the better. i only wish more people had the opportunity to hear him in person.
    stay healthy!

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  24. kaylea says…
    02/05/2008

    Went to vote....had to find a ride since the dr still has me on the "no drive" list....(the brain test is tomorrow....hope they still find one...lol)
    sending you get well wishes....
    K

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  25. Christie says…
    02/05/2008

    I voted!!! Love the election process.:)

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