2009

Well, belated Happy New Years!! So much is going on in this still brand new year. The inauguration in which everyone is anticipating is only days upon us.  It would have been unbelievable  if the inauguration was on Martin Luther King Day. Oh the mascara would have been running even more than it will already be on that beautiful day.   This Inauguration is witnessing the change in front of us as each moment of this event happens. We watch America step into the 21st century.  What does this day signify to you?  

On a more solemn note the attacks continue on Gaza. While I understand that Hamas is that of a danger to the way of living for all people. It disturbs me that in these crossfires are the innocence those who have done nothing more than live their lives.   Also  it  disturbs me that Israel uses the words "peace and tranquility" to describe their reasons for the attacks.   I am the type of person that can understand the reason for physical retaliation, but I do not use words like peace and tranquility to justify them. Simply one could say to drive out Hamas or to confront this organization.  Truly it would be nice for these two sides to sit down and truly achieve some sort of agreement. Will this conflict in Israel/ Palestine ever be  settled within our lifetime?  

While so much  good in the world with President- Elect Obama being elected there is still some huge hurdles to overcome such as the conflict in Israel/ Palestine .  Will 2009  be the year for major changes all around? I truly hope so not just for us, but for those future generations that we sometimes forget about.   

To leave on a happier note while many made the new years resolution to shed the pounds, but hate the gym try something different. If you like ballroom dancing like myself or just looking to meet new people take a dance class. Don't shrug it off because it is fun to be able to just enjoy life and learn new things. There is a dance class out there for everyone . Classes such as Samba technique and cardio so learn the samba while burning calories or take swing dancing it is fun.   Don't feel intimidated either because everyone in the class is looking to do the same thing which is have fun.   So, take the initiative and go to www.danceusa.org/dancesport to find local chapters and classes.   Happy New Year  once again. 

Until next time.