My heart is full of joy today.
Zephyr and Inez and I just returned from a very moving inauguration party at a local coffeehouse. I didn’t expect many people to be there as it was an 8:30am party, but the place was packed with smiling faces, listening rapt to our very eloquent and gracious PRESIDENT. How proud I was to hear his speech, to hear his intelligent message to our country and the world. When he finished speaking, the crowd at the cafe joined in a rousing national anthem. Here we were, miles away from where President Obama was sworn in and people were singing and dancing.
Thank you Dr. MLK jr. Thank you Fredrick Douglass. Thank you John Lewis. Thank you Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth. Thank you Cesar Chavez. Thank you everyone who works for justice wherever injustice is found.
What a proud day to be American.
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I was pretty proud to be and American too! And it’s been an unfamiliar feeling recently!
We didn’t have to wake up early out here, we were operating in real time!
January 21st, 2009
Hey Ingrid – So glad that I was able to be at JJ’s when you came to visit with your darling Inez. She is just beautiful!
Yesterday was an amazing day for us as well. My parents joined us to watch the event, along with one of our hispanic employees. I must say that none of our eyes were dry. It’s been a LONG time since I’ve felt proud to be an american. What an incredible journey we are all embarking on – full of hope.
Could you e-mail me your mailing addy? I’m just about finished knitting a little something for Inez.
Take care,
Peg
January 21st, 2009
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