Barak Obama on the Inauguration

In this short video, Obama outlines some of the inaugural events to take place next week and how you can get involved. My favorite is that you can text 'open' to 56333 for news, transportation updates, and way to participate in the inauguration.

Sarah Palin, really?

Alright, since Hillary won't be president and the only consideration is gender, my vote will be for Sarah Palin. NOT! Who are the Republicans kidding? I believe that they've seriously over estimated the lenghts women will go through to get one of their own in office. I just can't imagine any Hillary supporter thinking that the abortion-opposing, creationism-teaching, political newbie Palin is a viable option. But heaven knows that American voters have shocked me twice before.

Not this year

I can't help feel a bit of sadness tonight as I listen to Hillary Clinton speak at the Democratic National Convention. I'm part of a generation who has wanted a woman to lead this country. While Hillary might not be the ideal candidate due to the immense amount of baggage, she was for a time the most viable candidate that we've seen. As a young girl the dream seemed a bit far-fetched but for the last few years it seemed completely within reach. Not taking anything away from Obama who WILL win this fall, I'm still looking forward to 2016 when some Madame President may very well take the oath.

Rest in Peace Katie

Earlier this month Utah lost a woman whose passion and convictions blazed a trail for Utah women in politics and leadership roles. Katie Dixon held the County Recorder position in the state from 1975 until 1995. She not only held office long before many women thought about running for office but while in office she took steps to enable women to enjoy both family and professional lives. Katie was instrumental in securing funding for a daycare center for county employees in the Salt Lake County Government Center.

I had the pleasure of meeting Katie at a luncheon 7 or 8 years ago at the University of Utah. She was warm and witty and she charmed all of her dining companions with her funny stories. Her passing leaves a hole in our community but her commitment to laying the groundwork for women to become successful professionals will live on.