Day three of my great swing state trip is well under way and, in the short time I've been in Milwaukee, I've had my fair share of beer, cheese and frozen custard. What else is there to do?
I saw John Edwards speak at a rally yesterday on the south side of the city - pictures later - and am otherwise doing my part for the Kerry campaign. He gave an impressive and impassioned speech; he's truly one of the most gifted politicians around. However, since he seems much younger than his 50+ years suggest, I have one suggestion to the campaign: don't let anyone play "Put Me in Coach" right before he takes the stage. It's not exactly the song that will give him gravitas.
My soon-to-be niece, who has been practicing her role as flower girl by using a basket filled with shredded newspaper, is very excited for the upcoming weekend at which she has told me I'm going to be the king. She's four, so it's okay if she doesn't quite get what a groom is, but she is onto something. L has already said she plans to be the queen.
Poor, L, though, who is still in Brooklyn, having to go to work all day and deal with wedding stuff in the evening. She's on something like day thirty seven of trying to format the place cards. Turns out she didn't like the way one of the colors looked and has to redo about one fifth of the cards before she leaves to come out here. To be honest, taking a break from wedding work by doing campaign work before going to camp to do more wedding work before the wedding weekend begins was a great idea.
Posted by The Groom at August 23, 2004 02:25 PMBeen following your engagemtn - my wedding is not until 6/25/05 - but just wanted to say congratulations and enjoy the beautiful day - rain or no rain! And, since my mom grew up in Wisconsin, I understand the cheese and beer - I even own a cheesehead "hat" at home! Congrats again!
Posted by: Lynsey at August 23, 2004 03:20 PM