Euphoria

I've never gotten chills listening to a politician's speech  before - but last night I did. I've never said I'd be OK with it if my taxes go up because maybe, just maybe, this time I'll get value for money - but this time I voted in line with that hope.

I know that no new president, even an inspirational president, can make all the kinds of difference our nation needs right now. No single person can have that kind of impact. But a single person can, absolutely can, inspire a whole lot of other people. Just look at how many people voted - if Obama can mobilize all that energy on an ongoing basis, just think what might be possible. 

As my friend T suggested last night, maybe the US flag can stop being a Republican symbol and instead become American. It's a small thing, just a symbol, but I'd like that. A lot. I'd like to start saying "I'm from the US," when I travel, and being proud of it, instead of vaguely ashamed. 

Here's to grace in the White House. It's been way too long.