From one adult to another

words matter

A lot of ink has already been spilled critiquing Obama's inaugural address. Some were hoping for more inspiration, on par with his speech at Sunday's Lincoln Monument Concert. Others felt that the historic nature of an African-American becoming president was far more significant than his words. What impresses me is that Obama spoke to us as adults. He respected us enough to be honest about the challenges ahead.

Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America. For everywhere we look, there is work to be done...