I am feeling very hopeful about many things in my life today. Part of it is definitely due to the winds of change in the political arena. I have been envisioning Obama taking the oath of office of the President of the United States of America, with Michelle next to his side with tears of joy, and their daughters beaming with amazing pride at their father.
As I have been driving home from work over the last several days, there have been folks standing on street corners and on overpassess waiving signs for Obama/Biden, Gregoire (our local governor’s race), and others. Each time I passed, I would roll down my window and waive, blink my lights, and honk my horn in support. And then this amazing thing would happen – chills down my spine, tearing up with joy, and a sense of tremendous hope would overtake anything troubling in my mind. It’s been an interesting experience.
Another thing that has brought joy into my life these days is the incredible colors of Fall. Is it just me or do the Fall leaves seem to be extraordinarily vibrant this year? I have seen the most gorgeous reds, oranges, burgandys, and yellows just bursting from trees big and small. Almost every drive I take, I am presented with these beautiful colors. It makes me want to go home and paint a mandala dedicated to Fall – or pull some vibrant fabrics together and knit a funky fiber scarf. [But what do I do instead? Go home, feed the cats, fix dinner, work on the computer, and turn on the TV... 
] But I AM inspired!
I wish that you all are finding hope in the air, as well. Even if it’s not from the same sources as me – it’s about finding things in our life for which to be grateful and that make us feel good.
