January 20, 2009

I have one last week in front of me of being in my thirties. Only one more week. On January 20 I turn 40- but thanks to the convergence of my date of birth and the presidential inauguration, I am so looking forward to that day! I have been enthusiastically anticipating January 20th since Nov. 5, 2008. But just the other day it hit me....what if I was sharing my fortieth birthday with the inauguration of old Sarah Palin as my new vice president? How awful would I feel about that convergence? I would enter my 4th decade with a wholly different attitude. So I want to take a moment to thank the American people for helping me move toward this often dreaded milestone with optimism and hope! yes we can....