Let me start this by saying – I claim no organized religion. I’m not anti-religion or against people who practice… it’s just not for me. Today as I watched Barack Obama’s inauguration… I was absolutely taken with the benediction by civil rights leader Reverend Joseph Lowery. He spoke to all of us, religious or not, with an unparalleled wisdom, power & grace (though Barack’s speech was anything but shabby). As he wrapped up his words… I found tears in my eyes & a smile on my face.

…With your hands of power and your heart of love, help us then, now, Lord, to work for that day when nations shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors, when every man and every woman shall sit under his or her own vine and fig tree and none shall be afraid, when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness as a mighty stream.

Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around … when yellow will be mellow … when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen.

“…help us then, now, Lord, to work for that day when nations shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors…” – I think it’s that line that picked me up the most. If you missed it, PLEASE either read Lowery’s benediction or watch it!

First let me say… WOW! This is Emily at Fox’s All-Star Gala last night – and I’m in love with this whole package – the vintage dress (& she’s wearing gorgeous black satin Vegan pumps – for those of you who read my prior post on the quest for such a pair), the up-swept hair, the smokey eyes and the clean, ALMOST jewelry free approach to accessorizing… ALMOST, that is. What’s that gorgeous, sparkly thing on her hand you ask? Well, that’s just the “Tine” ring by eco-chic jewelry designer, Jennifer Dawes… from a retailer of which you may have heard – Green with Glamour. We LOVE Emily and are so happy for her success – not to mention how proud we are of her association with GWG.

First let me say… WOW! This is Emily at Fox’s All-Star Gala last night – and I’m in love with this whole package – the vintage dress (& she’s wearing gorgeous black satin Vegan pumps – for those of you who read my prior post on the quest for such a pair), the up-swept hair, the smokey eyes and the clean, ALMOST jewelry free approach to accessorizing… ALMOST, that is. What’s that gorgeous, sparkly thing on her hand you ask? Well, that’s just the “Tine” ring by eco-chic jewelry designer, Jennifer Dawes… from a retailer of which you may have heard – Green with Glamour. We LOVE Emily and are so happy for her success – not to mention how proud we are of her association with GWG.