Why Oh Why Oh Why Oh

Tonight we start a month long engagement in Ohio- two weeks in Cincinnati and a week a piece in Columbus and Cleveland. Until a few weeks ago, with the exception of some lovely memories of Cincinnati, my thoughts of Ohio were rather apathetic. It was always that long, boring state that we had to pass on the road trip to New York City. But now that the election of 2004 has brought some noteriety to the state, my opinions are not so neutral. Last night, on the way to the laundromat, our cab driver, a Vietnam War vet, proceeded to tell me and my friend that he hasn't voted in an election since he got back from the war due to the fact that the government leaders of the time didn't allow the soldiers to finish the war. He applauded our current government for "following through". I had to bite my tongue for the entire ride. Here's hoping that our performances this month remind the good people of Ohio that War is not a long term solution and that the consequences can be rather tragic and irrevocable. I think I've found my "fuel" to carry me through the rest of our run until break.