Forward, Together Forward

While I would like everyone have a fantastic Valentine’s Day, I also ask that everyone take a moment to remember the lives lost at Northern Illinois University on this day last year.  Families and friends will always be haunted by this day, and while we all have to move on, we can’t forget Gayle, Catalina, Julianna, Ryanne and Daniel.

Crowds in D.C. via satellite images

I love crap like this. The groups of people look like anthills.

[Thanks, CNN]

Sign of the times

I think this photo speaks volumes about this generation and how Barack’s presidency is going to be documented by so many.

[Picture courtesy of the Chicago Tribune]

First dance as President and First Lady

They’re so effing cute.

Barack Obama is our 44th President

“To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”

- 44th President Barack H. Obama

I would just like to say that I teared up when the quartet performed because I miss that aspect of my life, and I have a ridiculous amount of respect for Anthony McGill for playing the clarinet in the freaking cold – that’s not easy.

Also, that was hands down the greatest benedition. Ever. 

“SASHA!” Poor girl.