Barack Obama Taking the Oath. Russ Dreaming Of Change. And did I snap a picture of hope in Obama's palm?
There are so many moments to write about from yesterday. The crowd, the speech, the poem, the music, the benediction, Michelle, Malia and Sasha, the moving vans outside the White House, Ted Kennedy on the floor, Bush in a Helicopter, Cheney in a wheelchair, the Obamas walking, the Obamas dancing, the Chief Justice stumbling….
But when I finished listening to his speech I grabbed my pen and wrote down three words. Service, Cooperation and Community. They were the words that jumped out to me during the speech. The belief that if we can all find a way to serve something greater than ourselves, work together, and care for our community; be that local, national or global, we can turn this spirit of hope into real change for the future.
It’s a simple message, and it may sound idealistic, but so did the idea of electing a black man, Barack Hussein Obama, to be the 44th president of the United States.
What a day.
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January 21, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Karin
Well said, Ethan.
January 21, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Jesse
I love taking a picture of a big event happening on the TV – such a good way to record the moment. Russ on the floor – ha!
Quite a day. I need to find reasons to write ‘President Obama’ just so it seems real, like the first checks you fill out after the New Year.
January 22, 2009 at 7:05 am
k.k.
I have a dream.
Someday, Japanese-American Female president…..!
Do you think so?
Anyway, his speech was so foreign- friendly that many Japanese learn English from his speeches in these days. My mom, too.
January 25, 2009 at 3:39 pm
harry
Not the same as the infamous “commitment” lecture but we’re all on our way to making a real and personal difference. How did you manage to get the flash on his hand?
The granddog just can’t be impressed!