http://www.ximz.net The most important blog from Paul Jones Dayton. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:04:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A very important video blog from Starla and Me. http://www.ximz.net/thomas-video-blog/ Yesterday was an awesome day in American history.  With people all over the country celebrating the election of Barack Obama, it almost felt like a surreal movie.  I personally was so happy! http://www.ximz.net/americans-dance-in-the-streets/ I can't tell you how excited I am to see tonight's results.  This could be one of the most historic days in American History.  Unfortunately I am very sick today, but there will still be much celebration if Obama wins. http://www.ximz.net/historic-day/ I know this post is kind of silly, but I have been thinking about how Obama's life story seems so real to me.  The reality of his story is evident to me because we share a similar family history. Both raised in single parent homes.  My father left when I was ... http://www.ximz.net/how-dayton-and-obama-are-similar/ What is going on, this is awesome.  Even though folks in Utah will not support Obama in the election, it is awesome to see that more presidential political donations, in terms of dollars, are going towards Obama.  Utah is making me proud in its own way. The Salt Lake Tribune has ... http://www.ximz.net/obama-raises-more-money-in-utah-than-mccain/ While I am sure that most folk at Brigham Young University love the GOP, it is interesting to note that the College Republicans and Democrats at BYU have roughly the same number of members.  Is this change we can believe in? http://www.ximz.net/democrats-at-byu/ The McCain campaign sent me a letter today asking for money.  While I have been a regular donor to Barak Obama's campaign, I have not considered donating to McCain.  Sweet Mandy was looking out for John by donating the following: http://www.ximz.net/my-wife-brokers-a-deal-with-mccain/ Snow days are here in the Wasatch Front. http://www.ximz.net/snow-on-the-front/ Sadly there are times when I stay too connected to the world.  Mandy took this picture of me on a typical weekend, note the iPhone and the Mac.  Sometimes breakfast just can't wait. http://www.ximz.net/too-connected/ While I have not seen any scientific studies I am going to assume that Barack Obama is not very popular in my hometown of Spanish Fork.  As such, I must post the question, am I turning people away from myself by posting my support of the Senator from Illinois in ... http://www.ximz.net/mormon-repellent/