I’m sure there are plenty of you who are really excited about the outcome of the US election last night, but I am NOT one of them.  I sincerely hope that Mr. Obama can come through with all of the “promises” and rhetoric WITHOUT turning us into a completely Socialist society.  I must admit that I have been concerned for some time now regarding the direction things have been trending, now I am WORRIED!  “Share the Wealth” and Universal Healthcare sound great in theory, but there is no such thing as a free ride and the government taking from some to give to others sounds frighteningly like Socialism to me.  Plus, having worked for the Government, and seeing the convoluted and paper-work driven (or ridden) system they work under, I don’t want them involved in making my healthcare decisions or deciding how my paycheck should be spent and let’s not get started on Government owned insurance and banking…  I hope there are enough moderates in both parties that can keep things from going completely crazy and that we can survive the next 4 years without any major catastrophes.  I guess the bottom line is that I believe if you don’t work then you don’t get paid and if you don’t contribute you don’t get anything back (read social security and medicare here – if you don’t contribute then you aren’t entitled to benefits)…and I don’t want my children and grandchildren paying the bills for debts that aren’t theirs.  Anyhow, I guess time will tell and hopefully set my worries at ease.

In other news, have you visited DSO lately?  Most of the November challenges are up and there are some new goodies in the store.  For instance, Bunny has 3 new alphas that are awesome and Lynn’s new kit, Adorably Sweet, is just that – adorable!  Click the previews to visit their stores.

And lastly, feel like giving back a little?  DSO is sponsoring a Friends for Food drive and you can enter to win a FABULOUS goodie basket! Checkout this blog for more info.

I need to run – today Nadya starts tumbling! Have a great day!

Shannon