Hi there !
I was going to write all about the Lunar New Year and my two experiences that I had with it.
Both were loud and made me extremely happy.
However, since the Lunar New Year is actually starting on February 12, 2021 I have some time.
So instead I want to take a moment to talk about the inauguration--which is a word I'm always spelling wrong.
(At least I'm not saying it wrong like my kids. Oh, , you would not believe how badly they butchered the word. They were mixing it up with graduation, presentation, insurrection. It was a hot mess around here.)
I made my kids watch the event on TV because "it is important."
No matter what you feel about our new president, I think we can all be grateful for a few things.
- Living in the United States is not perfect, but it's a a good place to be a citizen.
- So far Inauguration Day has been without severe negative incidents.
- Our first female vice president was just sworn in. That's cool even if you don't agree with her politics.
In times of transition, I forget to take a moment to remember and reflect. That's what I'm doing as I write this to you. Thanks for helping me to remember.