After lots of travel and very little sleep (with a brief stop over back home in North Carolina), I'm back at my desk. (Sorry for the lack of post on Friday, by the way -- the Charlotte Airport does have wireless, but it was spotty).

At the risk of gushing, just let me say, the 2008 Democratic National Convention was a pretty spectacular experience. I enjoyed all the proceedings that I had the opportunity to watch, and I snapped some great pictures while I was there. I ran into friends and former colleagues I hadn't seen in years, which was exciting and surprising every time.

And from a work perspective, I really enjoyed having the opportunity to meet with so many legislators from all across the country, all excited about this election and all proud to be Democrats. For them, and for me, I think the Convention served as a motivator -- an inspiration to draw upon for all the hard work ahead.