Today I promised another post on Haitian graffiti artist, Jerry Rosembert Moise (if you missed yesterday’s post on graffiti, click here). However, you street art enthusiasts are being put on the blog’s back burner, while I recover from a near all-nighter, waiting for election results that were not actually announced here in Haiti until this morning.
As it stands, Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly will run off in the second round of presidential elections on 20 March. This means the Haitian electoral council has followed the recommendation of the OAS (Organization of American States). The OAS reviewed the results of November’s election and recommended that government-backed candidate Jude Celestin be disqualified because of fraud. Ultimately members of the CEP (electoral council) were split 5-3 on whether or not to remove Celestine, deliberating all night, before finally announcing their decision just after 7:30 this morning EST.
The good news–this should mean relative calm on Port-au-Prince streets. In fact, there was a good bit of cheering this morning when the decision was finally broadcast.
For me personally, this means my long-weekend in South Florida should become a much-needed reality tomorrow morning. As long as streets remain quiet and the airport stays open (it closed for several days following the last announcement), Sara and I will be sipping margaritas on the beach through Monday.
The ensuing drunkenness may mean no posts till Tuesday (we’ll see) and my inability to officially pass along the “Memetastic Award” Clouded Marble cursed honored me with 2 days ago. Sorry for this delay until next week, but in the meantime, you should visit her amazing blog and check out the other winners, who, I assume, will not be beaching it up in Miami this weekend, and may post something you’d enjoy reading in my absence.
In the meantime, check out my archive to catch up on posts you may have missed. And enjoy the genuine genius always available on my blogroll.
That’s all the house-keeping this blog can handle for one morning, but I will continue tidying from the sands of South Beach–a Kindle in one hand, a cool beverage in the other.
So toodles–I’ll be sipping till Tuesday———–
Kathryn M. McCullough 
Good news about the much-needed peace and calm and your ability to get to Florida. Have a great trip!
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Thanks, Renee. We’re looking forward to the trip!
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Have a great weekend vacation.:-)
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Thanks, Chrarlie–hope you have a good one too!
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But you know, drunken posting often makes for a really fun read…
Have a fabulous and safe trip. Looking forward to hearing about a place without snow.
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The funny thing is that I’m not really much of a drinker, but even I am beginning to feel the urge, which means for sure–I NEED A BREAK! Thanks, Maura–enjoy your weekend!
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Kathy–
enjoy your hiatus! Sounds like a nice time! Blessings and safe travels–
jane
p.s. a drunken post would be a hoot, though…just sayin’
p.p.s nice to catch up a bit! missed you!
p.p.p.s. can you change the blogroll link you have on your blog to the new one? it’s http://www.planejaner.com
you’re a peach! Or…a daquiri…
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Thanks, Jane. It’s good to see you again. And by the way, I love the new look of your blog–and my blogroll has been updated. Thanks for the reminder.
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If you indulge in a little red wine, Kathy, have one for me! Have a wonderful weekend!
Wendy
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I will definitely have one for you, my friend! Thanks for the bon voyage!
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That sounds like good news on the political front. Enjoy your break – although drinking and posting might make for a fun read!
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Maura said the same thing about drinking and posting–may have to try it! Hope you have a great weekend——-
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Haha you got the award! I read about it on Sunshine’s blog yesterday! Hope you get a peaceful, inebriated rest this weekend! If there are any posts made up of “fggggggggjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj” we will assume you had the best intention of posting during vacation, but took a margarita nap on the keyboard instead 🙂
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Yes, THE award! And, I swear, so many people have promoted drunken posting, that I’m tempted to try. Take care—–
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I’m so glad to hear the OAS’ recommendations were followed and the fraud was recognised. That’s great news, Kathy. Hope you have a wonderful break – look forward to hearing all about it!
Sunshine xx
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Hope you and Sara have a wonderful time!
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Have a great trip! 🙂
I’ve learned one very important lesson about blogging: Do not drink and blog.
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I will likely heed your advice! Take care–
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Thanks–planning lots of fun! Hope you have a great weekend!
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Nice! Congratulations and have fun.
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Thanks, Marianne. We had a great trip!
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