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• On reflection: a week after the inauguration

  I could barely see the podium or the big screen last week in Washington, DC. It's not because we weren't close enough to either... in fact, we were pretty darn close to the action. It's because I couldn't stop crying the whole time. From Aretha (what a hat...!) to Reverend Lowery ("Let all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen...") the experience was transformational. I was honored and excited to be able to attend, of course, but I was not prepared for the emotion of the event. I have met Mr. Obama and I've been inspired by his words on many occasions. Jennifer and I were there in Denver on that beautiful August evening when he accepted his party's nomination... Posted Jan 28 2009, 10:18 AM by KTrapani with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: human rights, New Year's Resolutions, values, Bush Doctrine, racism, civil rights, Dr. King

• New Year's Resolutions

  I can't remember a time when a few days away from the office was more helpful to me. Like most folks, I took some time to reflect on 2007 and to look ahead to the new year. I have been so very blessed in so many ways and, watching my kids relax at a beautiful beach with their mom and grandparents, I recognized again how fortunate I have been. Of course, like most folks, I also thought about some things I need to do in the next year: lose ten pounds, spend more time with my family, excercise more financial restraint... I thought a great deal more, though, about what more I -- and all of us -- need to do for others. In reflecting, my thoughts turned again, as they often do, to The Millenium... Posted Jan 02 2008, 10:21 AM by KTrapani with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Millenium Develoment Goals, New Year's Resolutions