Today I watched the inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama, with 16 friends from my hometown, who assembled with less than 24 hours notice to be together for this historic occasion. We work together to make things happen in out town, and we supported his candidacy for president. Many who replied to the impromptu email invitation but could not attend were planning to take a break from work, some were planning to stop class teaching high school students or college students or watch at home with a mother or children. But nobody was planning to miss it. I got the sense of a moment in which the whole world paused to show reverence for this remarkable man, his remarkable family, on this remarkable occasion. Barack Obama is not just the most dignified and capable candidate and leader I could imagine, but he is so warm and engaging across such a wide spectrum, relevant and contemporary, and yes, fun! This is the changing face of America indeed.
The people who attended were moved to tears, inspired for our future and glad to be together with friends to celebrate. Obama will bring people together, as he inspired us to do in my living room today. These friends are the ones who make change in their neighborhoods, schools, and community in a multitude of small ways, and they were recharged to go out and do more. Thank you, Obama, for the Renewed Energy!
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