This one is for you, Farley!

Farley and I have been debating the wonder that was Aretha Franklin's hat during the inauguration. I wasn't a huge fan, but Farley was. He has been offering to buy a hat just like it for me. With a little computer magic, I think I've proven my case that I'd look pretty stupid in a giant grey with rhinestones. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my picture in the ravishing hat.


Yesterday was such an amazing day. I know that people in my age group haven't historically been engaged in the political process; thus, it was so exciting to see my peers excited and participating in the process this year. (I haven't missed an election since turning 18, even while in Dominica!) When I was home, my favorite 5-year-old even asked who I voted for and what I thought of the election. Can you believe that a 5-year-old brought up politics?! She told me that she was so excited that Barack Obama was going to be the president and that she voted for him. I'm not sure if there was a mock election in her kindergarten class or grade school or if Mr. Obama is just who she would have voted for if she could vote. She even told me why she didn't like McCain, but that she knew others who voted for him and that is is okay to vote for different people. I suspect she was just telling me what she overheard her parents discussing or from the news, but she was pretty spot on.


I'm glad that yesterday happened to be a free study day for me. I put my TV on mute and when the exciting things were on TV, I took a study break to watch history. I even heard a European woman interviewed, who was in D.C., that said she wished she was an American because nothing like this could happen anywhere else in the world. I agree. It was a shining moment for our country and I was so proud to be an American yesterday.


I sure wouldn't want to take on being the Commander In Chief at this point in history, with the countless problems we face. However, I'm very glad that someone as intelligent, well-spoken, and level-headed is willing to take on these challenges that appear to have no end. Here is one of my favorite political cartoons from Slate Magazine: