I watched my brother's swearing in ceremony

Congratulations on your brothers success and I'm glad for you to be able to attend. Hopefully, there will be some key legislation that he may be able to attend to during his service!

BillW, Thank you. c.i.

I remember you posting that he had won the election but now the real congratulations are in order. I'll have a chocolate martini as a toast!

Lighwizard, You really know how to win a man's heart with chocolate martinis - my two favorite foods. c.i.

c.i. What a proud day for you and your family!

Phoenix, Not only a proud day, but a big surprise when considered from our family background. When we were children, we were one of the poorest families living in our Sacramento neighborhood, and lived in hostels. We didn't have our own 'home,' until I was in high school, but left home when I was 17. My younger brother not only worked himself through medical school, became the mayor of his town, and now an elected official of this 'great' state of California. It's really awesome. c.i.

c.i.- That is what is so great about this country. No matter how humble the background, a person with drive and motivation can do wonderful things here!

cicerone, hearty congratulations and best wishes to your brother, and to you.


An amusing sidelight on California politics:

Many years ago, when computers were young, I lived in a small town in hills of the Southeast SF Bay Area. One election year, as a joke, a black Labrador Retriever named "Bo" was entered into the local Mayoral Contest by his human, a tavern owner. Bo not only triumphed, but was re-elected to a second term. Nattlly attired in a formal red bandana, Bo officiated at numerous parades and similar events, and was frequently seen visiting the business establishments of "his" town. Though far too mannered to insist or even request such, he was nonetheless quite willing to accept freely made offers of edible gratuities. His passing was greatly mourned and marked with somber ceremony.



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Phoenix, Through my extensive travels and internet communications, many challenge us on the subject of "greatest country in the world." From personal observations, not only from family and friends accomplishments in the US from humble beginnings, but also from observing the difficulties many of the educated class have in other countries (both third world and developed countries), it amazes me how biased people can be about their own country. I'd bet my stake in the good ole USA, any old time. c.i.

timber, Often times, especially now, I wouldn't mind a dog on the ballot. I'd probably favor the dog over all the other human candidates. c.i.

Mark your calendar for 3d San Francisco Gathering for summer of 2009

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Rama, Are you planning to attend?