And So It Began

We can't solve
problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.
~ Albert Einstein

This entire journey began when Charlie began volunteering for the Obama campaign, helping whenever and wherever he could.

At the time Charlie, like many people, believed that things simply cannot continue the way they are. Gas prices were sky rocketing, our economy was on a slippery slope (although not yet officially in a recession), our environment was suffering, and soldiers were dying every day.

Unlike many people, Charlie is not one for empty words. If you're going to complain, be prepared to do something about it. So he did, by volunteering to make sure the candidate who supported the change he felt this country needed was elected into office.

This blog is about that experience, so maybe others will realize the value in standing up and taking action, not just waiting for others to do it for you and hoping you can get the results you want.

Obviously, Charlie's and many, many others work paid off! We are counting down the days until President-Elect Obama is sworn in as not only our nation's 44th President, but also the first African-American President, an event that has already made its mark in our history books.

This blog is also about major event as Charlie and I prepare for and make our trip to Washington, D. C. to witness, first-hand, the swearing in of the next President of the United States of America.