Nov5 front page. Posted on November 5, 2026 by beth Standard — source: Ambassador Ken Fairfax, retired U.S. State Department diplomat, who has been posted to and served in many diplomatic and advisory roles around the world. Discover more from I didn't have my glasses on.... Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky More Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
I didn’t know this. As excited as I was initially, I am even more excited now. Thank you for sharing this historical info, this accomplishment. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
One of the most stunning, fabulous stories coming out of this election! 😄 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Such an extraordinary story, and thankfully, one with a terrific ending. Or is it a beginning !?! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Thanks for bringing this story to us, Beth. It’s too bad Sheppard wasn’t around to see what happened. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
I heard Governor-Elect Bottoms talking about her great-great grandparents. It’s all so inspiring! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
I’m eagerly awaiting Scott Colom being declared the first Black Mississippi Senator since the Reconstruction, having defeated the bitter racist incumbent who refused to let him become a judge. Karma at its finest! LikeLike Reply ↓
nice one Beth! 🤗🤗💖💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
I saw this yesterday. What a great story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
i loved it
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful!
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awesome 👏🏼
LikeLiked by 1 person
makes her victory even sweeter
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very true. It is inspiring on so many levels
LikeLiked by 1 person
Excellent!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
<3
LikeLike
Oh, wow, this is giving me goosebumps. Thanks for sharing this, Beth!
LikeLiked by 1 person
my pleasure –
LikeLiked by 1 person
I saw this yesterday, too. It is worth sharing and re-sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
exactly what i thought too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
💞
LikeLike
👏👏👏
LikeLiked by 1 person
makes her win even more amazing
LikeLike
Agreed
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I didn’t know this. As excited as I was initially, I am even more excited now. Thank you for sharing this historical info, this accomplishment.
LikeLiked by 1 person
exactly the same with and when i saw it, i knew that it needed to be shared –
LikeLike
This makes me cry with joy. 🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
same-
LikeLike
One of the most stunning, fabulous stories coming out of this election! 😄
LikeLiked by 1 person
and there are so many great ones, i’m sure we’ll learn as we get people sworn in
LikeLike
Such an extraordinary story, and thankfully, one with a terrific ending. Or is it a beginning !?!
LikeLiked by 1 person
i see it as a beginning, great point –
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a wondeeful story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Made the wins even sweeter
LikeLike
I hadn’t heard that before. Amazing! Wonderful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, that is amazing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
yes, another amazing thing to come from this election
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for bringing this story to us, Beth. It’s too bad Sheppard wasn’t around to see what happened.
LikeLiked by 1 person
you’re right, imagine how full his heart would b
LikeLiked by 1 person
I heard Governor-Elect Bottoms talking about her great-great grandparents. It’s all so inspiring!
LikeLiked by 1 person
one great thing after another
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m eagerly awaiting Scott Colom being declared the first Black Mississippi Senator since the Reconstruction, having defeated the bitter racist incumbent who refused to let him become a judge. Karma at its finest!
LikeLike
What a sweet full circle moment!
LikeLiked by 1 person