Inauguration

Well Lucy, you're officially part of Generation O. You got to watch President Obama take the oath of office this morning and boy am I glad that he's the first president you'll really be cognizant of. Here's a little taste of his inaugural speech that gives me hope for the world that you're going to be growing up in:

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus -- and nonbelievers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.

Here's to you living in a world with cleaner air and water, more peace, more compassion, and more charity.