Samhain \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fallowturn Moon<\/p>\n
Got this from my sister, Mary, a long time resident of Singapore:<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Somewhat by accident I was in Singapore in 2004 on election day. \u00a0Mary and I went to the American Club and watched the returns live over breakfast. \u00a0Dismal. \u00a0If you recall.<\/p>\n
I still remember talking with a taxi-driver who worried out loud about the effect of a Bush presidency. \u00a0“You just can’t imagine how it feels to have your life so impacted by someone faraway, whom you don’t choose.” \u00a0No, but I can imagine how it feels close up when I do choose them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Samhain \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fallowturn 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 … Continue reading A Global President<\/span>