Wednesday, January 21, 2009

A Long Time Coming

This country has just realized a whole lot of its potential, and everyone knows it. Let's revel in it, just a little longer.

/ a change is gonna come /



/ cheer /  Celebration at Fort Greene
Senior Action Center, Brooklyn, Jan. 20, 2009.


/ weep /  Vertie Hodge, 74, in Houston on Jan. 20, 2009,
after Barack Obama delivered his inaugural address.


/ rejoice /  US Army Command
Sgt. Maj. Julia Kelley watches the inauguration
from Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq.



+ photos from The Boston Globe
+ "A Change Is Gonna Come," performed by Seal

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2 Comments:

Blogger Vintage Jeannie said...

DUDE! THIS SEAL COVER IS INCREDIBLE!!! Where did you find this brilliant recording!? I must have it. Do you own it? If not, I am buying it ... it is so lush and vibrant, thanks for sharing! Seriously, THANK YOU!

January 28, 2009 3:06 PM  
Blogger Melanie said...

Well, Vintage Jeannie... it was I who introduced this to peartreecourt. But I won't take props for it, Mr. Chung is the one who swings the blog loud and clear

February 5, 2009 2:17 PM  

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