Jerry and I voted today. Ella had a mock election in her classroom yesterday. She voted for "duck" who apparently won the race by only two votes against "Farmer Brown". I have to admit, I'm kind of envious of her candidate selection. This is my fifth election and wondering if people always enter into a "jaded phase" in their thrities. I know that some of my idealism from the early millenium has worn off some. But should it have really worn off this much?