Rumblings

Blogging has been a bit sporatic this weekend because I am at a family wedding which took place in Aurora, New York.  Not knowing the area at all and not knowing exactly where many of the festivities would take place, I booked a hotel on the internet in a town called Auburn, New York.  I had no idea of the adventure that awaited.

When my husband and I drove into Auburn on Friday afternoon we noticed a hugh American flag hanging from a building a few doors away from where we were staying.  Being curious types, after we checked into the motel, we went for a walk to investigate.  Auburn was celebrating its first Founder's Day with special guest speaker Sarah Palin, and we were staying two buildings away from the event!

Because we didn't have to be at any wedding-related events until Saturday afternoon, we decided to hang around town and see Sarah Palin.  We managed to get our portable chairs fairly close to the podium.  There were an awful lot of people who came to town to see Sarah Palin.  We met people from Michigan and Ohio who had driven here specifically to see her and hear her speak.  There were a few thousand people who cheered for her when she was introduced and listened to what she had to say.

She was warmly welcomed by the people of Auburn and she warmly greeted them.  She had a very genuine connection with people when she spoke and was loudly cheered by the crowd.  I'm not sure what she represents to the crowd, but they saw something they liked.  I don't know what the local politics are, but the enthusiam and positive feelings I saw today in people listening to Sarah Palin give me hope that there are still people out there who want less government and lower taxes.

And, oh yeah.  The bride was beautiful, the groom was handsome, and everything about the reception was fantastic!!!