Inaugural Review

I was so moved by all the inauguration events yesterday. Such an historic day for President Obama, African Americans and for all of us as a nation.

Hearing Anderson Cooper say "buddins" instead of "buttons" made me giggle.

Hearing an ABC commentator say that George Bush feels much more comfortable in Austin than Washington made me cringe. Follow that with an AP article about "Texans cheering Bush on his return" and I no longer wonder why we're seen as the Texas stereotype around the world. Ack.

Welcome to Day 1 of a New America. I am hoping for one of bipartisanship and common sense in government, and a refreshed sense of community in our towns and cities. And I love that Obama is encouraging volunteering. Love it. Especially in this economic climate, volunteering is a way to get the things accomplished that YOU want to see accomplished, without just throwing money at them. Contributing your time can sometimes be hard and it can sometimes be fun, but either way, it is indescribably rewarding to see the result.