On This Day

I don't know how this is possible, but until yesterday I had never watched or listened to a Presidential Inauguration before. I have never been interested until this one, so I guess that explains it. I listened to NPR in the morning while I got ready to go out, had my DVR set to record everything, and then continued to listen to NPR in the car while I ran errands.

I ended up listening to President Obama's entire speech in my car while sitting in the Old Navy parking lot filing my nails. (I don't think I'll ever forget where I was when this happened.) It felt so momentous to be sitting there listening to the speech as it happened, that I ended up recording this moment on my camera. It's not riveting video, but it feels pertinent to me.

I thought the speech was great, and I got choked up at this part especially.

"This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed -- why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath."


I can't imagine why anyone would want to be President of the United States, but I'm glad there are people willing to do the job. I think President Obama's victory has energized the country and comforted the world. I hope he can do the things that need to be done.

**Did you hear the speech?
Are you optimistic about the future?**