Happy 2009!!!

Well, one of my goals for 2009 was to post to my blog at least once a week. Clearly didn't get off to a running start on that one. Honestly, I was concerned about not having much of interest to talk about since I don't have kids. I absolutely love reading the blogs of my close friends, filled with loving and often hysterical stories about life with their tiny loved ones. But they often post about other random topics and I still love to read them. And then I realized that my friends' children will be grown one day and they will still be interesting, so I'm going to give it a whirl.

I have to say, I was thrilled to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama yesterday. I am the odd man out in my family as the token liberal, though they are very respectful of my politcal views, as I am of theirs. I would probably be defined as a Democrat by virtue of my somewhat liberal views, though I've never committed to a specific party. I generally vote based on what things are important to me at that specific time. But for the first time I can remember, I was giddy watching all of the festivities. I often hear my parents talk about moments in time that stick with them - the election of JFK, the death of Elvis, etc. This will be one of those moments for me. It is nice to feel hopeful.

So, this post will be short and sweet, my first step toward a goal. More soon, including pictures from my crazy family holiday gathering at my house weekend before last.