Presidential Attention through Intentions
Before the election I began to look for projects and programs that our President, and First Lady were 'tied-to." It was obvious that Ameri-Corps was one of those projects and though the program is attributed to Kennedy, Clinton and Bush -- it's true beginnings was FDR's Civillian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. I've a hunch today's Ameri-Corp doesn't want to leave people with the image and message that restoring public resources is a largely rural project. It's not.
I had a 'eureka moment' during the innagural parade. Late into the evening, Barrack and Michelle went from tired, but gracious to jumping around, waving and laughing. I listened carefully, curious about what had them so genuinely excited, and over-the-top. If we want to get the President and First Lady's attention, we are going to have to be part of their intentions.


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