I'm so proud of our country. We take for granted this peaceful transfer of power, I think, forgetting how revolutionary it still is.
It's an amazing day. I wish I could be there with the two million who witnessed the inauguration of Barack Obama, but I feel as if we are all there in spirit today. The thing with feathers is fluttering in my heart once more, and I'm a bit verklempt. It makes me realize how difficult these past eight years have been. I've been holding my breath, braced for more horror from my own government. Now, I hope, I can breathe a bit freer. And so will the rest of the world.
2 comments:
Long time lurker coming out to say that you hit the nail on the head! Today felt like an entire country exhaling.
I have a lurker?? I'm so excited!
Thanks for posting, Jane. I'm glad to know you feel the same way. Phew! Now we can breathe!
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