I spent Monday night flying in to the convention so unfortunately I had to miss the big speech of America's new favorite working mother- Michelle Obama. I heard that she was amazing.

I spent the night at my best friend Jan's house in Boulder and of course we stayed up late catching up on all the little things we wanted to say to each other. I was thrilled to see Jan's downy, curly hair. She lost her hair last year when she was battling breast cancer and now finally it has grown back.

Jan drove me into Denver in the morning. No traffic, no problems. I went to the LGBT Delegate Luncheon and sat at a wonderful table full of powerhouse people including Dennis Mangers, Steve Smith, Tracy Austin, and one of the luncheon speakers, David Pells of California.

The room was electric. Barney Franks, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary as an openly gay legislator, is chairman of the LGBT delegation and was the emcee of the luncheon. He's very funny and charming. He even told a few Henny Youngman jokes.

The first speaker he introduced was Tammy Baldwin, who is celebrating her 10th anniversary as an openly gay legislator. She spoke about how much progress has been made on equal rights for gay and lesbian people, and celebrated the passage of the Anit-Hate Crime bill.

Each speaker talked about how important this election is for gay rights. Barack Obama, they noted, is the most pro equal rights candidate ever to run for President.  Mayor Denise Simmons of Cambridge, Massacheusetts said that she told all of her family, "If you don't vote in November you can't come to Thanksgiving dinner."

There was a sudden buzz in the room that was followed by the announcement that Michelle Obama was coming to speak to the luncheon. Barney Franks was obviously moved that Michelle wanted to speak to their delegates.

Michelle Obama is definately a rock star. She spoke for 20 minutes. With authenticity, with spirit, with grace, and with that personal touch that makes audiences know when a speaker is genuine. I loved that she was wearing flats. And a simple outfit. She's young and beautiful and a truly wonderful speaker. I had my camera with me and I was able to tape almost all of Michelle Obama's speech. Take a look at the video clip!

Before the luncheon opened I had a wonderful talk with one of the LGBT delegates named Jan. Jan had the same downy hair that my best friend Jan has. This Jan is recovering from ovarian cancer and must be at the same stage in her recovery as my friend because her hair looks just the same. Jan told me she has been with her partner Gail for 33 years. She's a delegate for Hillary, and was proud that she will be one of the few people in the country who will get a chance to cast her vote for Hillary Clinton for President. She explained that she's going to vote for Barack in November, but for Hillary at the convention. Jan told me she hopes all Hillary supporters will vote for Obama in November. Jan is worried about the Supreme Court, and wants to make sure that Obama chooses the next justices, not a republican.

When I asked Jan what she thought Hillary's future might hold she said she thought Hillary could be the next Ted Kennedy type- an important Senator anchoring the democratic platform for years to come. When I asked Jan why she was a delegate for Hillary she told me that she and Gail ran her campaign office in St. Louis because. Hillary champions LGBT issues, education and children. She and Gail feel a personal connection to Hillary and have been impressed not just by her policies but by how she always remebers them when they see her. Jan was proud to tell me that Hillary remembered that Jan had ovarian cancer and told Gail to take really good care of her. "I feel like I could invite Hillary over for dinner or to play pinocle and we'd have a great time," said Jan.

On to the Pepsi Center. It was hot hot hot outside but inside I've been freezing! I was so proud and so moved by the presentation of many of the women Democratic Senators at the massive hall. Each Senator spoke on a different issue. Senator Barbara Mikulski, Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Blanche Lincoln, Senator Debbie Stabeneau, Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Claire McCaskill, and Senator Amy Klobacher each spoke one after the other. It was an exciting presentation of some of the most poweerful women in politics!

There are not enough women Senators, in my opinion, but the ones we have, Democrats and Republicans, are fabulous women. Now we just need to elect more of them!