The Night Before Early Voting

Tomorrow is the day. I will go in person to cast my vote for the President of the United States of America.

I feel like a kid before the first day of school. I’ve picked out my outfit. I’ve set my alarm. I will use a mask and hand sanitizer as I converse and cooperate with the friendly people that have volunteered to work our polls. They make our job so incredibly easy.

Even with all of the negativity in our world, we still say “anyone can be President” — well, we have proven that reality show hosts and people that are familiar with bankruptcy can get enough votes to serve in the White House. I’m not sure if that is something to be proud of or if it just makes a point.

I’m staying optimistic that we are now opening the door for a woman, and a person of color to also serve in the White House. This is an important time for women. Having two teenage daughters, this is a time for them to witness what this country is all about. Are we going to let women break through or hold them in their place as has been proven throughout history. Women’s suffrage, equal opportunity, just to name a few….

I have no doubt that every woman in any political position has scratched and clawed their way to where they are. This is a monumental moment in history. If you have a daughter, a niece, a sister who you have ever wanted to see reach there full potential, this is your moment to prove that.

This election is no longer about parties. Dig deep and consider the opportunities. Consider what a woman in a Vice President role could influence for this country.

We have given men the leading role in every situation. Think about that. Women get the role of taking care of the family, secondary in education and career. Women are considered lucky or privileged if they get to have a prominent career versus getting married and leading a household.

This is our time. Maybe you have voted a certain way your entire life and feel obligated, but now is the time to dig deeper and consider what a change could mean for women and people of color.

Vote early, mail in your ballot, have faith, stay optimistic. And the next time you have an opportunity to lift up a girl or a woman — step up and make it happen. They are smart enough, they do have the potential and they will make you proud. Women will change this world if given the opportunity.

Show up, vote, and have your voice heard. Every woman, every man, every person of every color. However you identify, this is our time.