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[kcobweb]

We had a little family outing and all went to vote together, about 11:00 a.m. We had to wait for, like, 2 whole people ahead of us in line!! And the voting booths were pretty full too.... I was number 668 in my precinct (there are 3 in town). So if the precincts have relatively even rates of voting (the lines all were about the same length, and I'm guessing the precincts are somewhat evenly divided population-wise), that's approximately 2,000 votes in our town of 8,000 before noon! Nothing too tricky on our ballot - the national level big stuff, a few uncontested state-level races, and the 3 ballot questions (that's No, Yes, Yes). We had really talked it up to Elena beforehand, and I'm always happy to take her along so she can see democracy in action. I love voting in our small town, where we always see people we know, coming and going, and in line with us. It's just amazing to think of such momentous things unfolding in elementary school gyms across the country - such a prosaic place, and yet so meaningful! (I seem to always vote in school gyms.)

I am getting no work done today. I should just give up and paint my toenails or something.

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[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I remember voting in that gym! It's charming, in its way. (Our wee town hall also charms me.)

And yeah, I don't think anyone's getting any work done today. It should be a national holiday. (So people can make it to vote without missing work, and also so those of us who are distracted and unproductive can stop pretending we're getting things done!)

[kcobweb.livejournal.com]

I decided I had just enough brain cells to do a few tiny administrative type things I've been putting off. So that way I'm doing something useful, at least, even if it isn't high on the priority list. :)