Tuesday, January 20, 2009

A Brave New World

People who aren’t idiots did not schedule doctor appointments this morning. However, thanks to the wonders of the internet (and when I get home, the magic of DVR – the best invention ever in my opinion, but I digress), I just watched the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. With tears in my eyes, I listened to the new President speak about things that were, things that are, and things that are yet to be. I have hope in our country for the first time in a long time, and I have hope that he will be able to clean up the mess and get us back in running order.

The fact that he is a minority, although a wonderful thing for which I am proud, is not that of which I am most proud. I see a man who understands struggle, has lived the reality of non-traditional family life in America, and who looks out for the little guy. I have not felt that way about our leadership for several years, and I am, again, hopeful. Black or white, Democrat or Republican, rich or poor, we are but one country, nay, one nation, and maybe now we can feel like it again.

Photo from CNN.com

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I couldn't agree with your sentiments more -- for me, our new President represents everything the American dream is meant to be. I'm thrilled at the prospect of being proud of our leadership again -- of being able to hold my head up and look people in the eyes again. We've got a lot of work to do, but I'm confident that our new leadership is exactly that -- leadership.