I'll wait till election day. Not only is there the ambiance of the polling place, and the little "I voted" sticker (which I think can be a significant reminder to others), AND the fact that Maryland doesn't do early voting, but mostly I just feel that's the right way to do it. I think everybody should be operating from the same basis of facts, and if people vote at different times, that might not be the case. I certainly don't expect anything to happen that would change my vote at this stage (I've been backing the same candidate for well over a year now...), but it's the principle of the thing. I once voted absentee when I was going to be out of town on primary day, but other than that, I'll go the polls on The Day.

As for who I'll vote for, well, take a guess. I will tell you that when my 17-month-old grandson was asked if he was for John McCain or Barack Obama, he replied enthusiastically, "Bock-Mama!" I'm so proud....

Nancy