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The man was filled with shadow,
the land was bathed in sun.The afternoon was waning,
the man was on the run.He had to get to Reno,
his future there to find.He had to get to Reno,
before he changed his mind.If life is but a gamble,
and each is dealt one hand,
he had to get to Reno
to play his one-man band.Truth may prove elusive,
old beer may lose its fizz,
but a man who leaves his shadow
can change his was
to is.
My father, ever the poet.
To be presented on November 17th, at the Entomological Society of America meeting in Reno, Nevada.
I suppose I'll just let the candidates say it for themselves in their own words.
We'll begin with John McCain's honorable and eloquent concession speech:
And we will conclude with Mr. Obama's embracing acceptance:
Huzzah for America.
Well, they just called the election. While I am still waiting for the final numbers to roll in, this is inarguably an historic occasion in the American experience.
Just as the Texas sun began to set, my friends Kate Wightman and Lowell Vaughn were wed. A hearty congratulations to both of them, and a healthy thanks to them both for allowing me to share in the celebration.
