Samhain Fallowturn Moon
Got this from my sister, Mary, a long time resident of Singapore:
“Most Americans would not understand or appreciate Obama’s influence overseas-he is admired here in Asia & I have spoken to many Singaporeans who are very happy he has been reelected he’s like a global president.”
Somewhat by accident I was in Singapore in 2004 on election day. Mary and I went to the American Club and watched the returns live over breakfast. Dismal. If you recall.
I still remember talking with a taxi-driver who worried out loud about the effect of a Bush presidency. “You just can’t imagine how it feels to have your life so impacted by someone faraway, whom you don’t choose.” No, but I can imagine how it feels close up when I do choose them.