The other day was unseasonably warm, so Mildred was enjoying a little time on her porch. She doesn't see well so I shouted a quick hello followed by, "It's Christy.""Oh, Christy . . . come on over and join me for a moment."
She went on to say how excited she was about Obama's chances. "I think he's got it in the bag," she said. "And before you go, I have a new slogan for you. Let me know what you think of this . . . "
She got a wry look on her face and--with great panache and perfect comic timing--delivered the following:
"How about, 'McCain . . . and Unable'?"
I'll tell you what I think of that, Mildred. With age comes great wisdom. Let's hope you get to see history made tonight!
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Will you & Mildred be going to Grant Park tonight?
Alas, I fear the crowds, so no. John and I are meeting some folks at a bar, hoping not to cry into our whiskey sours. You're right, though: we should invite Mildred along!!
I want to be like Mildred when I grow up.
Go Mildred! Happy Election Day everybody!
I hope to have a wit as sharp as Mildred's when I'm 90-something! I'm praying that her, and our, hopes are borne out this evening.
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