The Change Has Just Begun

This year I decided to mix it up a little on the radio show, in addition to the trivia question, I have decided to ask a thought provoking question as well, this week Rich posed the following question: "What will it take for you to have your confidence restored?" A caller said that he is looking for "coffee house chatter" to turn positive, and I have to agree; it will be all of the little things that make the big differences. As I watched the inauguration today, I recalled yesterday's images of the new first couple volunteering their time in service to the community. Seeing the president-elect painting rooms in a shelter that services 14 homeless teen agers, and his wife helping to make goodie bags for thousands of servicemen oversees really gave me great hope that everything will work out fine. The new president will not be able to do it alone, we must all do our part to repair the damage done to our economy, and it will probably get even worse before it gets better, but I think that if Obama can tap into the spirit of the nation, and inspire everyone to do their part, we will emerge even stronger than before. The 44^th president assumes office today ready to continue the recovery effort and promises future TARP funds will be administered with a maximum degree of accountability and transparency. The administration plans on implementing aggressive policies to reduce the number of preventable foreclosures by reducing mortgage payments for troubled borrowers, and by strengthening existing housing initiatives like FHA's "Hope for Homeowners" refinance program. Today, I am hopeful.