Morning in America!

Last night I danced and wept with joy at the election of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th president of the United States! And before his speech came on the air, I received an email from him thanking me for his support (as did the millions of others who have contributed to his campaign).  And he said "We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next." He has invited all of us, whatever our party, to work together to rebuild this country. He leads with equanimity and charisma, clear vision and strength - strength built on his faith, his family and his patriotism. He promises to be the president for all of us. He stood firm before the world in saying that America was not to be messed with. But he emphasized it will take all of us to bring America back! And for the first time in many years, I have hope again for the country. I have never confused the hope that can be found in politics with the hope I find in God. Like all of you, I want a secure future for myself and my children and grandchildren. I believe we can have that with this election. 

So here I am, writing the first blog of my life. I will pour my hope into the words, perhaps not with the clarity and conciseness of Barack Obama, but with my own spin .... here in the wild wood where I live ... and dream!