Sumo Implores YOU to go VOTE - Blue!

With recent polls, Sumo is unsure if it is safe to come out from under the covers.

While I prefer purple, I already voted blue, all the way through.

Sumo implores you to go out & vote early & blue, all the way through!

Relief!

Nice knowing you, kid.

I was able to sleep very well

after having listened to the vice presidential debate 

while also having followed it on twitter, a first for me.

I agree with Robert Reich

"Biden delivered: 

Passion, conviction, indignation, incredulity at Ryan's lies. 

He stood up for average working people.

Robert Reich's grades:

Passion and conviction: Biden A, Ryan C.

Logic: Biden A-, Ryan C+.

Facts: Biden B, Ryan D. 

Closing: Biden C, Ryan B.  

I gave Vice President Biden an A on the skewed CNN poll.

Biden ought to keep on smiling

because he clearly displayed his expertise and experience

in foreign affairs.

Biden's outrage at the ridiculous Republican assertions

were absolutely justified.  

I actually share with Republicans

 a belief that life begins at conception.

I consider abortion a very tough choice to make, 

one that I never ever would want to make,

never had to make for myself,

and never ever would want to impose on another woman!

I appreciate our Vice President 

not forcing his beliefs on the rest of us.

"If Obama had been this strong, 

the election would be over now." 

Bill Maher tweet

"My father used to say, 

"Don't raise your voice, 

improve your argument"

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Vice-President Biden argued masterfully.

Relief!

I Voted Early Today!

I voted today!

Accompanied by my pups

I personally fed the 1,000th paper ballot 

 in to the voting machine

on this second day of early voting.

I voted AGAINST the R & Rs,

against the truly repugnant Republican stance.

Simplistic slogans will never illuminate 

my differentiated point of view, lol, 

but they do make for rather succinct statements.

Expect a post on Republican atrocities to follow shortly.

Please Vote For Me!

Mister Fix-it Guy Extraordinaire in the closet and in the process of putting on a new belt on my by now almost 25 year old appliance. January 6th 2008, Joel Berg of Best Way Appliance Repair came to the rescue, exactly on time as promised, with a big smile, a philosophical attitude and  free, unasked for advise about life to boot. His procedure has kept my machine running so far for another 44 months, but for how much longer, at what cost?

Please note that even back in the eighties I chose an energy efficient front loading washer and dryer. Of course these days machines use a lot less water and electricity which in itself is reason enough for replacement. I do not mind the loss of the original handle or the loss of one of the knobs on the dryer, as the occasional use is done in one setting. Neither do I mind terribly the timer's refusal to keep track automatically. What I do mind is the rattle and roll, the rumble and grumble, a machine that declares loud and clear it had about enough, is about to quit, or worse take off. The noise wrecks havoc with our (3 furry ones are to be considered) nervous systems. Forget about following the news during a spin cycle.

I also do mind the soap water leaks when filled not even full. It may be time for a replacement of this most appreciated of all equipments, my washer. (A dryer I can do without, as the sun will do just fine most often.) I do remember my mom who washed her sheets by hand in steaming copper cauldrons in the basement, probably heated with coal - laborious, hard work. I bless my good fortune of having escaped a fate of strenuous manual labor. Washers along with bikes are the best of inventions. Refrigerators come in a close third I say. While dishwashers on the other hand are a waste of precious space. What do you think?

So here is MY PLEA TO YOU: Please VOTE FOR ME here!

Joel Berg's Motto

Never let defeat cloud your mind, 

but be certain of a successful outcome.

GO VOTE!

Go vote, if you have not already and

show them that your vote can not be bought!