We were able to catch bits and pieces at work as our boss had the TV on it all day. Pretty great ceremony! I am glad I didn't have to be in that cold weather and could watch it from the warmth of our office!

I wish our President Obama all the very best in the world!

I Enjoyed the inaugural festivities.
Congratulations Mr. President and family.

I understand the happiness and joy of seeing history made, but I don't understand all the crying and sobbing that people were doing. Its as if they feel he has some magical button he will be pushing to solve all of their personal problems.

Someone else was my enthusiastic personal first choice early on but they didn't get their party's nomination... but I totally respect President Obama, and am growing more and more fond of him- and definitely wish he and his family well- and all of us as Americans too, of course.

And I definitely understand the emotion- the joyful crying etc. that most are exhibiting. I envy folks who can feel it that deeply- 'cause it is indeed a very important and meaningful milestone in our nation's history.

Like all nations, some things about our past are absolutely dreadful, and I appreciate the huge significance that this election illuminates for all the world to see.

Most "white guys" like me fail to "get it".

But ask almost any woman and she'll tell you the pride she felt seeing so many females involved in today's inuaguration festivities- for the first time ever in our history.

And for children everywhere- but especially children of color- to see a person with skin the color of their's get CHOSEN and elected by the majority? I simply cannot imagine the validation that brings, and the realness of possibilities that brings just a wee bit more within reach to them. I imagine it's a lot like being a child of color generations ago and finally getting your first doll w/ a skin-tone the same as yours.

I thought Obama's speech was really good. I also liked the poem, the benediction and man was Aretha Franklin's out fit fierce. What a classy lady. I wish Obama all the best. I hope he can deliver on at least a fraction of what we all hope for.

Ok now I just have to say it what was that yellow thing Michelle Obama wore? She should have had Aretha's stylist pick out something nice for her too.