Shameless (but hope-full) Plug

Today's Adventure

Here’s some pictures from today’s adventure. For those who don’t know, yesterday afternoon I had a call from my Dear friend, Rita, asking me if I would be willing to sing the National Anthem for an appearance by Hillary Clinton at Covelesky Stadium (home of the South Bend Silverhawks). Without much time to get nervous, I agreed. Here’s the proof! (disclaimer: participation in this event does not constitute an endorsement on the part of Melissa Baldwin. Side bar: although I must say she is much softer in person and not as cold as her television persona)

Shaking Hillary's Hand

Announcement...

Tomorrow I will be singing the National Anthem at Coveleski Stadium for Hillary Clinton. I just found out about this a couple hours ago and so I'm a little stressed...what do I wear for instance? It's a daytime gig in a ballpark and it should be about 50-55 degrees. Not to mention my bronchial dilemma. I think I'll go to bed now and get some good sleep!

Also...right before our Hillary visit, Isaac has his opening day game for baseball. He will be pitching!

Who Are You Voting For?

I know I haven't posted in ages...between spring vacation and being sick I just haven't had it in me. However, I received this picture from a friend this week and just had to share (Thanks, Shane!). Take a look...are you voting for Larry, Moe or Curly???

Barack Visits South Bend

Yesterday, I dragged my Republican husband to Washington High School to see Barack Obama in person. I can't begin to describe the beauty of the diversity present so all I will say is that there was every age, race and economic status represented. I spent most of the 2 1/2 hours of waiting for the appearance just people watching and I must say it felt like a taste of heaven. Here is just a little clip from last night.

What the world needs now is...

hope.

At times I am overwhelmed by the despair I see. On the evening news, in the face of the checker at Walmart, on the tiny faces on the Waiting Child lists, in the mirror... It is crippling. A sickness that is enveloping a world meant to reflect the glory of God. A world in need of a gospel...a gospel of hope. I forget my place in bringing His kingdom on earth and participating in redemption and I am lost once again.

This morning while checking my morning feeds I had a glimpse of hope. Thank you, Jen (Lemen). No matter what your politics, no one can argue that we don't need it... hope.

Interesting quote...

from author, Toni Morrison on Barack Obama, who she says has...

"creative imagination which coupled with brilliance equals wisdom."

Finally! A Candidate I Can Stand Behind!

And I'm thinkin' the view might not be too bad from back there...hmmmm....

Yes, it's true...the illustrious Stephen Tyrone Colbert has officially announced his bid for the Presidency.

Creative, socially-conscious, intelligent housewives unite!