Milestone Moments: Happy 60th Birthday President Barack Obama

WOW!!! Happy Saturday!!! It's been a while since my last post. I've taken some time to focus on my life, health, and goals. I'm still on my journey but I've found some much needed clarity and levity. However I could not ignore the 60th birthday of the greatest president this country ever had. You never miss what you had until it's gone. Having dealt with the fraction of our country, I had hoped that defeating COVID÷19 would unify us. Instead, we are promoting money making events like Lollapalooza while denying POC simple celebrations. Case in point- when Madame Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago, she got little coverage on her mission and message. Her biggest feedback was for visiting Brown Sugar Bakery (best bakery ever...fight me). As she's promoting small business from a black woman entrepreneur in a city with a black woman mayor. The hypocracy was unbelievable. Now the news and social media wanted to shame our 44th President into not celebrating one of the most monumental moments in life. I'm glad that he "scaled back", but I'm even happier that his friends did not abandon or acquiesce. Loyalty comes in many ways, but the turnout is definitely life affirming. When I reflect on the Obama Administration, I saw hope of change. I saw compassion.  I saw optimism. I saw authenticity. I saw bravery. I saw tactical planning. I saw true power in action.  I saw this in the face of abject racism and political divisiveness. And I saw this handled with a grace, dignity and strength. I can't imagine what this could have been like especially while raising a young family. Even now, he has provided words of comfort and direction to our nation throughout the pandemic. To this end I wish the greatest man for the times and my Forever President. Happy Birthday Barack Obama!!! Post your comments below and engage in the conversation. Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!