Monday, October 20, 2008 - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

13 Days to Election

Ordered 10 JM yard signs.  Only have one left now.  V. interesting thing occurred today.  Sticker-wearer has lingering head cold.  Went to Dr.  While sitting in waiting room, woman looks at Sticker and asks where received it.  Reply bought it online.  Tell her about yard signs.  Tell her have several left in back of van and can give one.  Cost was $5 each and would love reimbursement.  She sighs and says no, does not have $5 as she has fled her abusive husband.  He emptied their joint checking account just prior to her fleeing.  Give her the yard sign.  Free. Woman begins to share details of split.  Discuss shelter options and ways to get help.  Tell her about local organizations.  Woman clearly shaken.  Reassure her.  Reassure her to not just walk away but to get every dime she can and to protect her future.  Whole conversation brought about by JM sticker.  Interesting seque.

Call one of new friends.  Ask if wants JM yard sign.  YES!  Wants a sign.  Drop off sign at house.  Hear that friend and her DH have grave concerns about BO tax plan.  Friend asks where received Sticker.  Asks for some.  Perfect!  Turns out new friend kindred spirit in several ways.  Lovely. 

Shopping today.  Must buy bread and milk.  While in store, man asks to pass.  Cart blocking path.  Apologize.  Move cart.  Man sees Sticker.  Man says, "excellent Sticker!"  Turns out man worked on Bush campaign.  Man in local media.  Man's wife involved in national security and says Hillary bad news.  Man LOVES SP.  Says SP smart, plain talker, breath of fresh air.

Interesting that closer to election, more comments about Sticker.  More comments about loving SP.  More comments about not wanting BO.  13 days to go.  Will see what happens.