History

Another lifetime ago, I studied history and yesterday history was made! There were comments last night that we will all remember where we were when we found out that yes we can- people can create a movement. We know this from the past and other grass roots movements but there were people who worried that the Bradley Effect might take place or that the polls were not accurate and that McCain who was Bush's man might actually win.

I must say that McCain was gracious in defeat, a wonderful example of how to acknowledge your opponent's achievement graciously and to move on. McCain has given much to his country even if I do not always agree with all his principles but he does have principles.

There was a striking contrast in the crowds that gathered for McCain and for Obama. Obama as he acknowledged in his speech, ( yes I stayed up that late!) has many challenges ahead of him. His transition team will hit the ground running today. I do not envy him and the others the work ahead of them. I think that Obama is hoping to establish some kind of Peace Core and also national core- I do not remember what the organization that works within the United States boundaries trying to help U. S. citizens is, I am sure that it will experience a revival.

We are going to experience interesting times and have a window on history.