Still Day 1: A little more alert

We arrived in Lenoir City, TN at about 1:30. The campground is perfectly named for our use of it, Lazy Acres, but it doesn't compare to our Thousand Trails campgrounds. No pool, no activites, just a campsite on a hill. And, man, is it ever hot. We waited to put out chairs, rug, etc. until the sun went down. I guess we are just spoiled by the mountain air. But we 18 miles from Doug and Suzanne and the grandboys, so it's all good. We are going to see them in the a.m. So different to drive 30 minutes instead of three hours.

Now back to my wonderful week at the Democratic Convention. I met people like me from Arizona, Washington, Washington DC, New Jersey, Los Angeles, on and on, who were there to do exactly what I was doing, just volunteering. They never got on the convention floor. They were not assured of seeing the President or any other leader speak. They just wanted to be there. Committed, dedicated, excited...even when we were dead tired or soaking wet. It was gratifying to say the least.

I am more determined that my party is the party of the people, everyday people. I am delighted that the platform is speaking in favor of marriage for people who love each other, for reasonable gun control laws, for affordable healthcare that gives Americans what other industrialized countries have all ready learned is best for their citizens. If you are reading this and you are a Democrat, especially one in NC, please try to find someone who needs to register and encourage them to do so. So many people really believe that voting isn't worthwhile, that things won't change, that their vote won't make a difference. That is not true in NC. We have seen how the Republican legislature in NC has decimated education and teachers. Yes, government does change things and quickly sometimes. As far as making your vote matter, five votes in each precinct in NC would have changed the outcome of the election.  I am not at home, but you can bet I'll be contacting people on facebook to encourage them to vote.

If you have time to read this, please take a minute to tell me what you are doing too. I really want to hear what's going on "back home" even if you aren't near my home. You are near my heart and that's even better.