I sleep little and wake up tired.
I turn on the TV and there's Savannah, looking fresh and sounding smart, as she has all night. I'm exhausted and all I've been doing is watching.
Who would have ever thought the race would be so close. As of this afternoon, it's impossible to predict a winner.
And even IF there's a winner called within the next few days, there will be votes challenged, with lawyers and courts involved.
But there is some good news.
First, the number of voters may be the highest in recent history.
There has been no intimidation at voting places. Men with guns did not show up.
And so far at least, the streets of America are quiet.
I go for a walk this morning and life looks relatively the same.
Yes, the Apple Store and many others along Madison Av. are still boarded up to prevent looters.
But the park is filled with people doing yoga.
A music class of young students.
Toddlers playing soccer.
And others just enjoying the view on this spectacular November day.
I remain optimistic and am hopeful for a Biden win.
And like the rest of the country, all I can do now is patiently wait.
Taking our cues from Biden, who is "grace under pressure". I remain optimistic as well, and realize that Biden won't be able to accomplish much in the way of policy, given the make-up of Congress. But, he will be able to restore dignity to the office and to our relationships across the world. And that would be a great and refreshing change!
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