The Day After Christmas

Well, history has been made.  The celebration was legendary.  Many of us are suffering from the inauguration hangover (minus the consumption of cocktails).  To sum it up:  It feels like the day after Christmas.

Much like Christmas, the anticipation for yesterday's inauguration was reminiscent of my daughter's beckoning to open gifts.....3 weeks before Christmas Day!  There were many highlights to remember from President Obama's reference to the ground that has shifted beneath us to the infamous line by Rev. Lowery:  "When black is not asked to go back; when brown is asked to stick around; when yellow can be mellow; and when red can get ahead' (I'm paraphrasing here so bear with me).  Again, in true Christmas spirit the celebration was tempered with:  "We really got some work to do tomorrow!"

So now it begins.  The shiny new toys have aged a day.  The 365 day countdown begins for next Christmas and the reality has set in that we have some major challenges to deal with.  

I wonder how President Obama feels today?