Hope

Hope -

It's an interesting concept. For the optimist it is not just the glass being half full, it's that there are always more glasses. For the pessimist, not only is the glass half empty, but it's probably chipped too.

I did not vote for President Obama, but there are aspects to his character and bearing that I do find inspiring. As a child of the 60's I could not helped but be moved by the events of this day. I hope that each of my children, wherever they happened to have been today, paused to contemplate the magnitude of a peaceful transition of power to our first African-American President in a country where, during my lifetime, children of color were met at the doors of a schoolhouse by armed forces sent to block their admittance. Where the Civil Rights Act is not as old as I am.

Despite differences I may have with specific policies he may propose or enact (which may be fewer than many of you think), I believe we are a better country and a greater nation this day because of the events of this day. I pray for President Obama, his wonderful family, and the Hope of a brighter future for all.