Oh, I know! This is all so tear-provoking, in the good way. And yes, my hope in our nation is renewed. My hope for the *world* is renewed.

My local ballot measures aren't going quite so well -- it looks like Prop. 8 is winning. I'll be so upset if it passes -- I can't believe my liberal state would vote to discriminate in its constitution! But it's still a bit early -- I'm going to keep my fingers crossed.

*Big joyful hug*