Today marks the start of my 4th presidential election year cross country wandering. When combined with 2 midterm excursions, it should all be pretty familiar at this point. Hmmm, no. So unexpected this combination of anticipation, acceptance and belief. Remarkable. Today was hot driving toward Delano to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe. Like 109 hot. But the heat and the engine light that went off just as I rolled my first 200 miles could not dent this feeling. Maybe it was Derrick working around the clock to get my webpage up, David and Jessica helping me with my flag, Steve stashing a bag of road treats in the rental car made everything feel (exhale) OK. And right now, OK is lovely.

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