Post Bush

It is the day after the presidential inauguration. I'm trying to grasp what I saw and heard yesterday in Washington D.C. What an amazing site. People of all colors, sizes, and ages came together to celebrate and witness a watershed event in our country's history.

Unity was the general theme. Moving forward together was the message along with assurances that this is a new day and a new way of governing; reaching out to everyone to join in this journey.

Today I saw President Obama sign an executive order to make the government transparent. No more hiding in secret places.

I'm optimistic we are on the right path and the bickering and bitter politics are behind us.

A call to service may be the most important challenge that stands the best chance of changing the political landscape. I also sense the youth will be inspired to become involved in community service.

Will this solve the financial problems we face? No, but attitude is a large part of our problem. When we finally change our attitude to one of optimism things will begin to change. The media could help by taking news that is positive and giving it the attention rather than the doom and gloom usually the primary focus.

In a year we should see positive changes if we continue to work together. Patience is the key. Oh how I hate practicing patience. Like everyone else in our microwave world I want results now, but that just will not happen.