The Mad Rants of an Unconventional Soccer Mom

"We may call ourselves Democrats and Republicans, but we are Americans first.

I am so proud! Tears of joy are stinging my eyes. Barack has clinched the nomination! I have had the privilege of not only witnessing, but being part of this defining moment in our history and I am the better for it.

America, more than any other country, is based around an idea. Most of the time, that idea just lives in the abstract world. Occasionally---like right now---the idea is actually happening. Who would have thought sixteen months ago that a young, upstart, black man with a funky name and no money would build a nation-wide grass roots coalition and win against the Clinton brand, the DLC establishment, and "operation chaos"? MLK and Bobby are smiling down on us right now. They aspired for something better for us and I believe we are now finally realizing it.

As I look at my children, I will cherish this incredible time that we have come to as a nation. I have invested so much hope in this moment. I know a lot of people think that I am foolish and naive for it, but it makes tonight all the more sweeter for me. Like Barack said tonight "This is our moment, our time to offer a new direction, but we have a long journey ahead". So tonight I will sleep restfully and prepare to volunteer for the next battle ahead. Peace!