I for one welcome the change wrought by the nomination of Governor Palin. She is the right choice for so many reasons it is easy to see why only one meeting was needed for the deciding. As life (and the campaign) goes on it will be interesting to see how the Governor responds to the daily grind of the Daily Kos and the daily fish wrap. Having a glimpse of it in the executive position in Alaska is nothing compared to paparazzi peepers 24/7. And the adulation of the regular folks can become a weight as well.

I wish her well, America needs someone of her stature, to be an example, to inspire and to nurture the hopes and dreams of real folks. I especially wish the young lady and her beau the strength to endure, patience, calm, and grace. She will need these in abundance mainly because our nation needs it too. She has accepted the challenge I think because she believes in her mom, as does her father, as does John McCain.

The attention on her will wane and dissipate the intensity will wane. Life goes on.