Dancing In The Streets

There were so many wonderful things about the past week it is impossible to name just one astounding moment. As I was toasting the election with friends I received text messages from friends in DC, NYC and Berkeley. They were celebrating in the streets. During our drive home Claire and I encountered crowds in several neighborhoods. I was stunned to hear God Bless American and to see waving flags. The video is a collection of homemade videos from around the country. My favorite part is the picture of the woman ripping off her anti-Bush sticker and replacing it with a flag.

Yesterday one of my colleagues said, "I have never had a flag but today I feel like going out to buy one." Another teacher said, "It is a wonderful day to be an American- at last."

We took the flag back from the "Christianists".