I woke up this morning and something seemed different. A new sense of calm. Of right direction. Not only for myself, but as something you can feel in the air.
I continue to watch some of the news about Obama’s new administration choices and what I find remarkable is that, with few exceptions – most are positive and hopeful. Even those stations that are pro-Republicans are somewhat toned down in their viciousness.
At the moment, I’m watching the Bush family welcome the Obama’s into the White House.
One of the things I feel is that with the Obama Presidency, all of us will be in there with him. I am hopeful that what I sensed in Obama as a candidate – that he will work on behalf of us, the American citizenry – and that he will keep us informed as to what is happening will in fact be what we experience.
I wonder if anyone else senses this shift in the air? That hopefulness for the future that seems to have permeated most everyone around the globe since his election. Only time will tell if all the ills of the past which derailed our country – and our planet – can be put back on a new track for the future.
Interesting post and blog. Relevantly, particularly given the “late Boomer” slant of your blog, many prominent experts and publications have pointed out that Obama is part of Generation Jones, born 1954-1965, between the Boomers and GenXers.
This link takes you to a page you may find interesting: it has, among other things, excerpts from publications like Newsweek and the New York Times, and videos with over 25 top pundits, all talking specifically about Obama’s identity as a GenJoneser:
http://www.generationjones.com/2008election.html
Being a little more than curious about Generation Jones – it seems that- according to one site I found, I could be a part of this group too. This site explains all the different groups.
I do also think that some born later than 1954 are a part of the “late boomer” group, as people I know a bit younger than I am still remember the civil rights movement and the initial de-segregation of public schools. That seems to be what defines whether we are a “late boomer” or a “Joneser”.
It seems that the Jonesers, not having witnessed the reality of marches and the de-segregation process, experienced the trials and tribulations of the earliest phases of implimenting that process. As a result, their view may – or may not – be as positive, depending on what they personally experienced and the attitudes of their parents and community.