In January, clergy from all faiths, elected officials and representatives from different community organizations celebrated Martin Luther King Day with prayerful observance. I attended the event sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council where choirs of school children from interdenominational schools sang. I was touched not only by the program but by drawings which surrounded us in the auditorium. Created by 4Th and 5Th grade students, each artist depicted the meaning of Dr. King's "I have a Dream" speech.
We remembered the 50Th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Speech and his inspirational words to his fellow citizens. "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
In between reflecting on these speeches, came another. President Obama reminded us of the preciousness of all life when he told us, "Gabby opened her eyes!"
And finally, Mother Nature informed the world she was still in charge as we dealt with tornadoes, earth quakes, floods, draught, rain and blizzards. Even so, she delighted us with a gorgeous, full moon not often seen in January.
And we still have almost two weeks to go before February arrives.
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