Do you think we could select our next President by flipping a coin or drawing straws?

Do you think maybe world leaders could play battleship, best two out of three series, instead of having world conflicts and loss of life?

Thank goodness we have both conventions behind us! I had thought we had possibly reached a new level of maturity and civility in political campaigns but the gloves came off this week in New York. Attack! I sometime feel insulted that politicians treat us as if we had diminished capacities. It is like the Abilene Reporter telling me "who" to vote for can make me vote the other way if I am on the fence trying to decide! I find myself trying to filter what was said at the convention and I realized that if anything, I was not swayed. I was not impressed that the Bush camp attempted to build by tearing down. I find myself even more undecided than earlier. What a dilemma! It appears to be the lesser of two evils rather than who is best suited for the job. I am not a Bush fan, I am not a Kerry fan. Moving to level two, there is something about Cheney that will not allow me to like him. Edwards, on the other hand is probably my high point in this election year. Edwards never commanded a swift boat. He was never in the Air National Guard, and he never headed Haliburton. Of course his detractors are quick to divulge that he is a rich trial lawyer. He is smart, he is articulate, and he has that wholesome American appearance, but probably the best thing for me is seeing him interact with his young children. I would like the white house to be inhabited by children. I prefer to think back to John John and Caroline rather than Amy, Chelsea or the twins. I don't know, it just gives me a feeling that "hey" these are people just like us! I am thankful that there are those who want to serve in public office. Now it is up to us to determine if their desire is selfless or selfish!

George, John, pick a number between 1 and 100! Our next leader is ............. !

FATHER, so much is going on in this world. I am thankful that with all that is happening and as small a part as I am in this universe, I am important to YOU and YOU want me to do good! FATHER, weather looms big on the east coast. YOUR nature is miraculous and mighty. FATHER, please let those in this storms path heed the warnings and seek shelter and take precautions. FATHER I ask specifically that YOU watch over and keep Kirby safe through this storm. I can only imagine being nineteen years old, seventeen hundred miles from home with fellow students and teammates. Help him and them to make wise choices. FATHER be with us in this election process. Be with the leaders of this country and the world leaders. Be with those who are in harms way defending and protecting. Keep us on track to be defenders and protectors and not domineering bullies. FATHER, be with our spiritual leaders, bless them and instill in them your will and direction. FATHER I continue to ask YOUR care for Rene', Carol, Michelle, and Aimee. I ask that YOU bless and comfort those in our church family that are ill or hurting. FATHER, I ask that you guide the doctor as he adjusts Krl's meds, help him to make the right decisions quickly and make her feel better. FATHER thank YOU for a tremendous day yesterday. I ask YOUR blessings on this day.