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December 30, 2004

Ohio Electors.

I just wrote a letter (well an email anway) to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, asking her to join Rep. Conyers' obection to Ohio's electoral votes. It's the first time I've written someone in government for anything. Ever. Amazing how much my level of interest in politics has changed since George W. Bush was (sort of) elected president in 2000. Thanks Dubya!

Dear Senator Boxer,

I am writing to you today as a resident of California and a concerned citizen. I am concerned about the exceedingly large number of voting irregularities reported in Ohio this November. I'm sure you're aware that Representative John Conyers is spearheading an investigation into these reports. It has come to my attention that Rep. Conyers intends to object to the counting of the Ohio Electors on January 6th, based upon his findings. I humbly ask that you join him in this objection. The recent concerns raised about the electoral process have cast a dark shadow on our Democracy. It is critical (now more than ever) that we as a country lead by example, and with that in mind I believe we must admit and acknowledge the problems in the electoral system. By forcing the House of Representatives to elect our president, we will force these issues into the spotlight - which will greatly increase the likelihood that they can be addressed. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Erik Rivard

December 17, 2004

Closing escrow.

I had a dream the other night that I was riding a bike down a steep hill. I kept going faster and faster to the point where I was starting to feel out of control. The road I was on had a dropoff on the right side and I started drifting towards the edge. I tried to steer back towards the center of the road, but I was cruising so fast that the bike was uncontrollable. Before I had a chance to react I found myself rocketing off the side of the road, which turned out to be a 1000 foot drop. crazy My stomach was in knots as I was free falling to my demise, and then I woke up. I was a bit shaken and as I lay awake I thought to myself, that dream pretty much sums up what it feels like to pull off a simultaneous home purchase and sale.