Inaguration Day has come, and is for the most part complete. While neither a coronation nor the Second Coming, it was certainly a historic event. Regardless of our political persuasion, President Obama is our president. As such, he is deserving of our prayers.

In the tradition of Reagan and JFK, he is an orator who inspires hope. Many Americans need hope just now, as their personal situations are tenuous at best. Unfortunately, many have no hope outside this short span of life we have been given.

Given the recent turmoil in the economy and the financial markets, both domestically and worldwide, President Obama has plenty to occupy his time. He has four years, and perhaps eight, during which to have an impact. I trust that he chooses to uplift the good and combat evil, both here and abroad, in a way that inspires people to both pursue the good, and to be self-governing.

The markets gave him a raw introduction today, with the Dow off more than 300 points. Asian markets were in free fall Wednesday, and the next eighteen hours will tell us what the markets will deliver as a followup to Tuesday.

Until next time...

Randy