Election Day

Scott and Colleen (Albuquerque, NM): We voted early and by absentee ballot. Colleen took our paperwork into the clerk’s office the first day that early voting was allowed. Even then there were lines. But not for us absentee folks. The atmosphere was festive, people were patient, talking with one another…

All glory is fleeting

From a post on May 31, 2004. Apripos for this season of elections, economic uncertainty and change. “For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together…