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My husband doesn't want to ruin the joy of standing in line on election day, which he suggests is "America's Superbowl." But, in the past week I heard not one, but two of my heroes suggest it would be better for this election to get our vote in early. (Tim Robbins, on Bill Maher, and now Obama is directly saying this, too.) So, hey, why not? There's no harm in being cautious. It's not like we paranoiacs don't have good reason to fear voter fraud and election day glitches. Here's a link to places in Orange County, CA where you can VOTE EARLY! So, be counted and VOTE today! Super Size your choice! (Well, okay, it still remains just one vote.) But, there's a perk for those who live in Orange County, you can even drive-thru your vote! Click here for directions to "fast food" style voting. Here's a link to places to vote in California , too. And if you live in California, but can't get to a polling place,

I read a wonderful post by Larry David on Huffington Post called Waiting for November 4th , and if you haven't read it already, you really should. He's brilliant and honest about a certain anxiety we all share these days. But I've been thinking about this, and I have to admit it's not November 4th that worries me, it's November 5th. Can you imagine our world on "the day after?" Even if Obama wins, I've lost friends and made neighborhood enemies. For the record, I live in a blue collar section of Orange County, and by now my neighbors hate me, since I've been a visual thorn in their side with my Obama stickers and the like. And then there's just the election-road rage I have to worry about for another week or so. I simply don't know if I can survive the road-rage directed at me here in Orange County for having a "Women for Obama" (and the other three stickers) sticker on my car. I get a lot of people flipping the bird at me

Standing up to the big boys: I love it when someone has the guts to stand up to the big boys. But, in particular, it takes real guts to be an actor who lectures the NAB. Which is why everyone should listen to what Tim Robbins was recorded doing the other day at the NAB convention. The message he sent wasn't just directed at media production, but media consumers, as well. And that would be, us. It's all so dark and cynical out there. Did I mention sensational? I am no prude. Trust me. But, geez. It's getting bad out there. Naturally, this has been disturbing to me as a parent. How do I stay honest about our leaders and not kill my children's hope for the future? Knowing there are those who feel as I do about this issue is encouraging to me. Mr. Robbins should be thanked for having the courage to challenge those in in charge of our "collective dreams." We need to keep reminding them that they are in a position to change society, not just make money off