Jan.20-2009
How did I feel about today's event?
How did I find it as an experience?
Some one asked me that today, and here it is, pretty raw, but I found it....
Unbelievably moving , emotionally energizing, exhilarating, hope inducing, exciting, momentous in fact my eyes have not been dry all day.
I'm supposed to go out later and celebrate with a group of other folks---but I can't tear myself away from the TV---this is simply the best thing I've ever experienced apart from getting married and having my kids.
I've been around for some time and still remember the Camelot administration, the Nixon scandal and all that stuff in between and never was there such a positive 'coming together'. Although I didn't live in the US then, as an ally I was very aware of US politics, and experienced those moments through tragedies like assassinations and bombings and later ---that of 9-11. Now that I'm here, I realize that after 19 years in this country--this is the moment I will never forget, and feel so grateful to experience at close hand. I know that my friends and family around the world share my feelings.
President Obama gave a great, dignified speech, suitable to the grave moment in our history.
The added bonus was the final farewell of G.W.Bush, whose 'legacy' will always be a negative in our history.
President Obama and his beautiful family have a huge job ahead, but they have us people to back them up.
How wonderful to have such a young, sexy and vibrant family in the White House.
I'm all teary again!
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ReplyDeleteThis is a problem. How are you supposed to stay cranky and seem old when such positive things are happening in the world--like Barack Obama being president? His youthful presence will clearly keep you feeling energetic and patriotic. Anything but cranky and old. You may have to change the name of your blog to "Woman Rant" if you're not careful! :)
ReplyDeleteCan you believe that it's really true? PRESIDENT OBAMA! Bush not the President! Great post!
Viva Obama! The most positive thing that's happened to the world in a long time. Whether or not he takes us to prosperity or not is irrelevant. He has brought us hope that we can improve life for everyone. He has begun to heal the rift between America and the rest of the world. But it's early days yet and we're still extremely cranky about all the hypocrisy, lies, greed, and selfishness, that still lingers everywhere, and I figure we'll need to maintain the rage a little while yet.
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