Every generation has their defining moment or moments. These are the moments in time that stick with us for all eternity. Mention of these events conjures up vivid memories of what we were doing or where we were when the event happened or we first learned of it. For my grandparents, it was the great crash of the stock market or the bombing of Pearl Harbor. For my parents, putting a man on the moon, the assassination of JFK, or the sexual revolution defines their generation. My generation will forever be defined by the Challenger disaster or the great tragedy of September 11th. I can recall those events as if they happened yesterday, and in some regards, they did.
As a parent, I often wonder what the future will bring for my daughter. What will the world be like, what will the technology be like, and what will she be like? None of these questions can be answered, and I don't think I want them to be, at least not yet. Another question that comes to mind is what will be the event(s) that defines her generation? I believe we got part of that answer last night. For the first time in the storied history of our great nation, the American people have proven they can put race largely behind them, and elect a man to the highest of offices based on ideas and a common goal, rather than race or creed. It's moments like these that give me hope, that ensure me that we are headed in the right direction, and that say we will turn our one true home over to the next generation in better shape than we inherited it.
This is an exciting time to be alive, and I look forward to seeing what comes.