90 years ago today, one of the bloodiest chapters in world history came to an end. At 11am, the Armistice signed between the Allies and Germany took effect, bringing World War I to an end. Even though hostilities continued in a few areas after 11am, for all intents and purposes, "the war to end all wars" was finally over.

If only it really was the war to end all wars...

While Veterans Day was originally intended to honor the Armistice and the veterans of World War I, it has since been expanded to honor all veterans.

So if you know a veteran, or see one today, take a moment to thank him or her for their service to our nation. After all, it is because of them that we even have a day to celebrate.

I've been trying to figure out what I would say about the election. I find that, a few days later, I still can't quite wrap my head around it.

Four years ago, John Kerry lost a narrow election to George W. Bush. At that time, I penned in this journal what the Democratic party needed to do to "find itself" again. As I look back on that list four years later, I realize that I called 3.5 of the 4 points. The only thing I didn't get was that, instead of a jovial Southern guy, they picked a a black guy from Chicago who is probably one of the most skilled orators we've seen in generations. Either that, or it just seems that way after 8 years of Bush.

I will say that this election has, for me, restored some of the faith I had lost in the American Dream. In a country controlled by plutocrats, the child of a Kenyan father and an American mother, raised by his grandmother, can aspire to the highest office in the land. There's something that has to feel good about that, no matter what side of the aisle you're on. It was also nice to see a candidate that finally "got" the Internet and was able to harness it's potential. I fully expect his campaign will be the template for all future campaigns.

For my part, I'm just glad that this 21-month election is finally over.