yeah, race

I've been staying away from this whole discussion because I didn't think I had anything to add, and because I was burned last fall when I told someone that he had some issues about race.

But vito_excalibur just posted a very excellent example of the "color blind" thought process that I find actually helps me think about all the nasty stuff that was said. I recommend it.

President Obama

I've been grinning on and off for the last day. And last night, driving in the dark and the snow on my way home from work, it occured to me that I've felt this way before. During the beginning of my pregnancies, when I first knew that I was pregnant, it would hit me every once in a while... I'm pregnant! And I would smile that very happy, secret smile. I'd remember I'm pregnant!, and be awash with joy and excitement.

And last night, thinking President Obama!, it was the same feeling. I'm sure that some folks will think that this is absolutely nuts, but there ya go.