Pinning Our Hopes

Last night Housemate and her art-school friend made a batch of hundreds of clothespins, stamped with the message "KERRY WILL WIN" on one side and "NOVEMBER 2" on the other. They did this because they're anxious and eager about this election and wanted to turn nervous energy into a project that would spread a positive message of confidence. They went out and pinned clothespins all around town last night. I've been given four dozen or so and on my morning walk this morning found places to pin them -- bus stop signs, telephone booths, park benches. It's kind of fun.

Comments

[Mike]

While I don't agree with the message, I love the way you and your friends delivered it.

[Rufus]

I'm feeling cautiously optimistic at this point. While I'm prepared to be dissapointed, I'm getting a good feeling. Of course that probably means that my soul willbe crushed. Sort of like dating.

[Rich]

No worries. Kerry will win. The Washington Redskins lost yesterday. Google it, you'll see.

[B]

I think if they actually count all the votes this time kerry might pull it off.

Then more fun:)))

[Jilla]

I'm so excited, I don't know if I will be able to fall asleep.

[Richard Ames]

Clothespin idea sounds cool, however the message does not. I'm predicting Bush wins 51-47 (Ralph gets 1 and "Other" gets 1). I also see, unfortunately, loser violence in some states. It's just all become far too shrill for me. Too much hate.

[David Giacalone]

Clothespins. You have a good point, Scheherazade: If Pres. Bush wins again, Americans may not have enough electricity or money for clothes dryers. Vote Kerry! Here comes the sun.