Dancing for America!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Have not been home long. Have had a full day; and we are glad to be home! As the saying goes, 'There is no place like home! There is a thick cold fog of 'pea soup', that is still continuing to brew overnight.

Had an early start to our day; however, was able to watch some of the Inauguration; ie the 'swearing in' of both President Obama and Vice President Biden; as well as hearing President Obama's awesome 18 minute speech. The weather in Washington, D.C. was a chilly 28 degrees F; however, they were Blessed with a beautiful clear day! First Lady Michelle Obama looked wonderful in her yellow outfit; I love her classic and elegantly simple style!

Eventhough we are Conservatives in Canada (Republicans if we were Americans), Alan and I have a strong conviction in Obama's Presidency; and have the faith that he will be amongst one of the greatest American Presidents in history! We believe, he will live up to "Yes, we can!". (You can refer to yesterday's tidbitz post if you wish a bittidz of background). His spiritual and inspirational approach, ethics, his unity style, his dynamic leadership, and his quality team, we feel will bring a healthy positive 'change' to the Nation; as well as encouraging HOPE and revitalizing / restoring PEACE throughout the world! I love the dancing photo image of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama!

Also a tidbit - "Mr. President Bush initiated putting together a global assault on the HIV Aids dilema in Africa and in India; to assist those nations to counteract the epidemic in those countries. He essentially financed the whole program and got others on side. Also, there have been no full blown terroist attacks since 911, on U.S. soil. Saddam Hussein is no longer a dictator, killing his own people. Irag is poised to become a free elected democracy, and that will help to stabilize the Middle East. Unbeknownst to many, Mr President Bush was not the initiator of the sub prime mess. It was the previous Democrat administration. History will show that Mr. President Bush thought he did the right thing, at the right time!" I am quoting Alan's words, in expressing our tid thoughts, as a humble tribute of thanks, to Mr. President Bush and Laura Bush.

We wish President Obama, Vice President Biden, their families, and their team all the best in their tenure! We also wish Mr. President Bush and Laura Bush a happy life together on their ranch! We saw (with a bit of nostalgia) the Bushes exit the White House in the U.S. Airforce One Helicopter; and it would appear that both Presidents and their wives, have formed a genuine friendship. If that is so, I am glad; and good on them!

We also hope that Senator John McCain will be asked by President Obama, to play an active role in establishing an effective quality working relationship between the Democrats and the Republicans for a better unified America. I appreciate the tidbit I heard on the news, that President Bush was looking forward to making his wife a cup of coffee! Good on him!

Good Night and God Bless.