About Granny D, 98

"Hi Friends,
Next week, Thursday, Jan. 24, is Granny D's 98th birthday.

Her address is: Doris Granny D Haddock
PO Box 492
Dublin, New Hampshire 03444

She is off to the doctor today for a checkup, intent on making it to 100 or beyond--still a lot of work to do!

She has helped move a campaign finance reform bill through the New Hampshire House this week, and wants to get it through the senate as soon as possible. She was stumping for Edwards a couple of weeks ago, but seems almost equally delighted by the prospect of an Obama or Hillary presidency: "Something to feel great about with any of them."

Indeed, a year from this month, if we all work hard, she will likely witness something she has only dared dream of seeing in her lifetime: a woman or an African-American president. And that will be for her 99th birthday.

Sincerely, Dennis Burke

p.s. I recently helped write a book on the Darfur situation that will be out in a few weeks from Random House. Look for "The Translator," or pre-order it if you are interested in the issue, which remains critical."