Well, it's a new year and we have a new President.  A President who has instilled hope in a weary nation.  An African American President who has set an amazing example of what hard work and dedication can bring to those who apply themselves.  It's only been 24 hours since his joyous inauguration and unfortunately the entire country's not in the same place as Washington, DC.

Yesterday, while helping a friend move, Ken was standing in a hallway watching our friend's belongings while waiting for her to come back downstairs on the elevator.  An African American gentleman was waiting for the elevator with Ken.  When the elevator arrived, our friend wasn't on it, so Ken let the man know not to hold the elevator because he was waiting for someone.

The gentleman looked at Ken and said "You better watch it now!  'Cause Obama's gonna take care of your bullsh*t."  Obviously the man jumped to the wrong conclusion.

Racism seems to still be alive and well in Toledo, Ohio