My Country Tis of Thee

We're on the cusp of history. And we, as a country can do better. We can be better. We will be better.

I think my favorite part of Obama's vision for a better America is his call to service. In the last year or so, I've realized my life is not as fulfilling as it could be, and I think it's because I had not taken the time to volunteer. I finally started doing it (granted, only about 6 hours a month because of my busy work schedule), but it felt good to give back. I think this is important part of the reason we've lost our way. We've become materialistic and anti-social, living in McMansions and gated neighborhoods and sprawling suburbs with little interaction with our neighbors and community. I think the internet has helped bring together, as is obvious from this past Presidential election, and I think it will continue to move us all closer together.

Only time will tell what this Admininstration will bring, but it has already brought us one thing - a common excitement and devotion to our country that this nation hasn't seen in decades. Let's make it work for the greater good.