Today is an historic day for our country. As I write this, the inauguration of our new president is my background music. I wonder, if when I complete my novel, I’ll remember the words I type today and always connect them to the event that changed the face of the American Presidency forever. This event has nothing to do with the story I’m writing, but it has everything to do with who I am as a person. So, essentially it will color my story, even if just a bit, because such a profound event in my lifetime has to have an effect on me as a person, and ultimately as a writer. The inauguration is a peaceful transfer of power. It’s the kind of thing people around the world look at and wish for. It’s amazing to me that just across the pond people use high powered weapons to get their point across, while we walk into a voting booth to let our voices be heard. Because of that I’ve got freedom to sit here at my computer and do what I love, and I’m grateful. Today is a good day, a proud day and I’m glad to be a part of it.