Havin' A Ball!

Happy Feet: The First Couple Kick Things Off

It's been quite a day.

Barack Hussein Obama was officially sworn-in as president to complete the nation's seamless transition from international disgrace to world pride.

His excellency even managed to keep it cool when brilliant Bush-appointed Chief Justice John Roberts tried to sabotage his big moment by flubbing the oath of office and throwing everyone off for a not-at-all awkward moment or two.

Followed by a couple hours of lunching, parade walking, hand waving, smiling, and as always, the media's riveting play-by-play commentary. Plus, a complete fashion breakdown of 2009's hottest inauguration styles...you won't believe who showed up in what!

But now that Obama is king, I mean president, it's time to let loose, throw back a few, and boogie the night away at one of the ten inaugural balls featuring Michelle and Barack's signature slow-dance cameo.

Or if you didn't happen to make it on the guest list, you can always watch it on tv like the rest of us losers not named Beyonce.

Waltzing In Style

The Only Way To Go Is Up!

Happy New Year!

2008 is so last year. Time for 2009, baby!

But before we officially set the Bush-leaves-office countdown to 19 days, let's take a look back at the wild, roller-coaster ride that was 2008.

It was a year of contrasts...Black. White. Old. Young. Hope. Fear. Maverick. Messiah. Hype. History.

And extremes...Wall-street meltdowns. Collapsing markets. Toxic mortgages. Government bailouts. Corporate greed. Private schemes. Public disillusionment. Taxpayer burden.

A year of soaring highs...Barack Obama. Palin's expense account. Beijing gold. Record oil profits. Rocketing gas prices. Rising unemployment rates. Foreclosures. Blagojevich's signature thick coif. Historic elections. The promise of change.

And crushing lows...Government incompetence. Falling dollar. Bush's popularity. Fallen politicians. Political scandals. Sex. Prostitution. Infidelity. Corruption. Bribes. Pay-to-Play. Senate seats for sale. Slumping stocks. Sputtering sales. Vanishing retirement funds. Dampened spirits.

But hey, look on the bright side: At least it's over!