Better Days

Well, it's been quite a race. Last night I surrounded myself with friends across the political spectrum and visited a local bar full of over 20 37" HDTVs all tuned to CNN, MSNBC and Fox News, the hockey game was on silent on a smaller tv tucked in the corner. While watching the returns and the election results unfold, six Canadians walked into the bar and stood behind me. Immediately they engaged in political discussion.

They were amazed by the patriotism and passion they see in America. They admitted that nothing even close to that exists in Canada. When the results came in and Obama was projected to win, no one cheered louder than they. Silence fell inside as McCain made his concession and Obama his acceptance.

Last night proved to me that this election does not determine the fate of the country over the next four years, but the fate of the world. So let us all unite as one as we move on to better days. So take these words and sing out loud because tonight's the night the world begins again.