Wednesday Afternoon Mantra! 01/21

Hi all,

What a weekend! I guess it's obvious why the Monday Morning Mantra is coming on Wednesday. I've been glued to the TV watching first the "Eyes on the Prize" marathon on PBS documenting the Civil Rights Movement on Monday and then the events of a truly historic day on Tuesday. Please forgive me!

I thought it would be fitting to quote from President Obama's inaugural speech yesterday to inspire us this week - and this year:

"We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness." -- President Barack H. Obama

It's up to us to make our lives - and this country - what we want it to be. No more looking to other people to solve our problems or to help us up. We have the power to make a difference and to make history.

Happy Wednesday, guys.

Nicole

A Debate Party?

Sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? "Debate" and "party" don't normally go together, but all week I've been getting emails that encourage me to attend a presidential debate party in my area. To be honest, I would never have considered this in previous elections. The excitement for a party just wasn't there. But this year, I'm on the edge of my seat to hear Obama and McCain talk about the economy, foreign affairs, and other important issues that affect us each and every day.

Hopefully, the debate will actually take place. At this point, it's still in limbo as McCain doesn't want to participate unless an agreement has been reached in the bail-out situation.

Ugh... If it does, I'll be having my own debate party at the house tonight with my family. Nothing fancy - just sitting on the couch with my favorite blanket and maybe a bowl of popcorn. Get informed about your candidate. Exercising your right to vote is the simplest way to change your world!

Don't miss it: Presidential Debate - 9PM EST