Jan 19, 2009

A Legacy, and "New" History

Today is Martin Luther King's Birthday, and the day before we inaugurate our newest President. The first one of color. And he will inherit the most complex combination of challenges in at least half a century.

I have two quotes to offer to you that struck me as appropriate to honor both King's legacy, and O'bama's beginning in such uncertain times. It seems fitting that the second is offered as a quote from another famous American, Shirley Chisholm.

"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm."
- Willa Cather

and
"Service is the rent we pay for the privelage of living on this earth."
- Shirley Chisholm
It may sometimes take great storms to cleanse, and reevaluate what really matters. We offer our very best wishes to our next President, his family, our new Vice President and cabinet, and to all the staff that contribute each day within the Executive Branch of our democracy.
We also off a heart felt thank you to those who have served in those same roles over the last 8 years. Some will be heading "home" soon, and we wish them the best as they resume life outside Washington. Travel safe.

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