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Loc Wishlist (my grown-up Christmas list)

Here's my grown-up Christmas List... 1. To have my locs styled and be photographed by Thierry Baptiste 2. To give a huge hug to Barack & Michelle Obama 2a. To have a play date with the Obama girls and my own 3 daughters 3. Become a custom homeowner AGAIN with a spaceous backyard for my family 4. Grow my locs to my behind (just once in this lifetime)

I'm lovin' Obama, but now...

What I'm about to say is not going to be popular... but liken this transformation to the continued maturation process that we loc'd sistahs/brothers go thru when making the decision to loc or not. I love the idea of the beautiful Obama family in the White House, but I now am not sure I can support Obama with my official vote come November 4th. Yes, the same ME who donated money to his campaign, stood in long lines in Detroit on Labor Day this year, who penned the previous posts http://esandb.blogspot.com/2008/03/barak-praise-lordenough-said.html, http://esandb.blogspot.com/2008/09/labor-day-2008-in-detroit-with-obama.html, http://esandb.blogspot.com/2008/06/prayer-for-barack.html, and my famous pic at this post http://esandb.blogspot.com/2008/08/love-me-some-obama.html. Upon deeper research, I can't honor Obama with my official vote because I don't agree with 75% of his politics or values. I realize I like others that I really want CHANGE on the face and actions of Am...

Pics from DNC

The collection of photos/cartoons from the blog Daily Kos: State of the Nation were the most stirring I have seen yet from the 2008 Democratic National Convention. (Thx Mom for sending this link via email) I had to blog about it! The following are just my favorites: