Barack Obama: The 44th President Of The United States

Watching the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20th was historic, moving, and inspirational. I think that best sums up a day that put our first African-American in The White House.

Some points that struck a chord.

- The sea of people stretching all the way to the Washington Monument. Many with tears in their eyes as Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy came within reach of the people he hoped to set completely free.

- Many of those same people booing George Bush as he made his way to the inauguration platform ("hey, hey, hey...GOOD - BYE!!!")

- Obama's inspirational speech that brought a clear message to this country as well as the world that things were going to change starting now...and they did, even within the last week!

- As well as his bashing Bush for all the crap he wrought upon this nation pretty much from the beginning, and how that warn out dogma of false statements, promises, and actions over the last few years (try eight) would end.

- Aretha Franklin's Gi-normous bow! God Bless her!

- Yeah, and the screw up by Justice Roberts while administering the oath of office. He should have been FAR more prepared on such a historic day!!!

- The Obama's getting out of the Presidential Tumbler to walk a few blocks on their way to The White House. The crowds screaming with excitement as the door opened.

- The Obama's walking The Bush's to their waiting helicopter for that final trip out of Washington. Bye now! See ya! Don't let the door hit you on the way out!!!

- That first dance at the Inaugural Ball as Beyonce sang Etta James classic, "At Last". You could see tears in her eyes as she blew them a kiss at the end of the song.

I couldn't help smiling and drinking in every moment of the day's events. And how will President Obama handle the overwhelming tasks ahead of him? I think I'll let Fred Armisen (portraying Obama on SNL) lay it out for you. Peace.