Our new president, Barak Obama

I couldn't resist. I am very excited today, and wanted to post something in honor of President Obama. I have never cared this much, nor been inspired deeply by a president. I watched part of the inauguration this morning with Tesla while she ate breakfast reciting, "Obama," then I listened to his speech in the car. Tonight a group of us will gather at our friends to watch a recordning of the inauguration together.

I've been thinking how for us, this is such a momentous moment, yet when Tesla is a teenager, this will be just a fact in history she reads about. I can feel that this is one of those memories that as a grandparent, I will recall for my grandchildren how the entire country came together even if symbolically, and how we faced many difficulties and changes yet to come. This really is a special experience.

Here are some views from friends around the world.....

And then there is this, which is perfectly SF.