For we supporters of Senator Clinton, I think it time for some lighthearted joyousness. (Senator Clinton does not have the time for this luxury as she is rather busy trying to convince people in Florida that they actually matter to the D.N.C. - a task that certainly requires seriousness since nobody at the D.N.C. seems to be doing or saying anything to help out. But, I digress...) I am typing this on the plane home from Oregon, and I began because I realized that I am feeling rather happy. Then I realized why. I was thinking of things about Senator Clinton, her career, and her candidacy that make me smile. I'll list a few here. If you want to add any by commenting, feel free.

• Whenever I picture Senator Clinton saying things like, at the end of this process, after all the votes have been cast, we will have a nominee whoever SHE may be. I not only smile at the phrase but at the evident glee with which Senator Clinton speaks it.
• When I realize that Senator Clinton is one heck of a good campaigner. She may not love speechifying enormous crowds, but she clearly loves connecting with voters - whether it be five thousand at a time, five hundred at a time, or five at a time.
• When I listen to the sheer intelligence that shines through Senator Clinton's every speech, every policy proposal, and every quip.
• When I recognize the wisdom of her pragmatism and the genuineness of her idealism.
• Whenever I appreciate again how Senator Clinton charts her own course, not out of an unwillingness or inability to listen to the counsel of others, but because after considering the counsel and opinions of others, her self-leadership guides her choices.
• When I think of the serenity and confidence Senator Clinton radiates at the present moment.