This is actually the fourth election I have voted in.  In 1996, I voted for President Clinton and Vice President Gore.  In 2000, I voted for Al Gore and Joe Lieberman.  In 2004, I voted for Senator John Kerry and Senator John Edwards.  In 2008, I voted for President Obama and Vice President Biden, and I did so again this year.   This is the first time ever I early voted.   I truly believe that the country is headed back in the right direction and voting for Romney/Ryan would just undermine what good is being done.   I voted Obama/Biden for my youngest sister who had thyroid cancer and was able to get and retain health insurance without having to worry about her cancer disqualifying her because the insurance companies see it as a pre-existing condition.  I voted Obama/Biden for my sisters, nieces, and mom.  So that they get the equal pay they deserve and so that no man, not even me can tell them what to do with their bodies.   I voted Obama/Biden because I believe that our children should be well educated for the advanced jobs of the 21st century and beyond.  I voted Obama/Biden because I believe that children who came into this country by their parents from other countries should be able to live the American dream and that all Americans are taken care of, especially in times of crises, like what happened last week with Hurricane Sandy in the northeast United States.    Now is not the time to put selfish goals of individuals ahead of the good of the nation.  Just my two cents and my opinion.

Well, it’s football Sunday. A time where the women go shopping while the guys watch the boys of the gridiron in their man caves, garages, and sports bars. It’s a great American tradition. That being said, spending time with your dad is also great. My dad and I go to Hooters in the Dallas West End and watch all the football games, especially the Dallas Cowboys. All our friends show up and even my brothers-in-law. Don’t ever let those traditions disappear!