oh, wow, i'm so glad i'm here right now in missouri. do they ever need political help! they've got an operation going, but there's so much to do. i walked into the democratic headquarters and they were literally thanking me (with as much thanks and love and appreciation as straight men can do with other men) for showing up. and they gave me a desk! tonight there's a volunteer party to rev up the troops and i'm to show up and keep the party hopping and get people energized and excited to come back and volunteer more. this is hard work?

they've even put me in charge of volunteer recruitment and activation, as well as helping organize the office. they're that short-staffed... but it's all good, cause it's great to be there and feel needed. and it's quite symbolic as i do this work directly across the street from the old county courthouse in downtown independence, my hometown and so full of harry truman imagery. it takes me back to old-time politicking and old-time lifestyles of my peoples. i'm loving that i'm here right now. thanks to everyone who has helped me come here so far. i'll keep you posted.
(and yes, Brent, i'm here through the election)