Historical Times

2009 - What a year, and it's not even over!

We began the year with the inauguration of the First African-American President of the United States of America. It was a triumphant event that I spent all day watching on CNN, full of pomp and circumstance. (This Tuesday fell right after MLK day). I've never seen an inaguration.... I mean, I certainly don't remember much of the Clinton inauguration. But I don't think that CNN followed the event and surrounding events as closely as they did Obama. I do remember that Maya Angelou wrote a poem in commemoration.

The passing of a musical genius - Michael Jackson. The entire world mourned respectfully. The televised homecoming "celebration" was beautifully coordinated and performed.

The passing of Eunice Kennedy, closely followed by the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy and given the presidential treatment for his burial (which I've never seen).

The Revolution IS being televised, Mr. Gil Scott-Heron !