Isn’t it exhilerating that the first few days of 2009 will bring with them the most exciting new US president in living history? I’m feeling a little anxious, I suppose because we are all so desperately hoping for positive change and there is always a possibility that Obama somehow won’t live up to the great things that are expected of him.

As we enter into this new world phase (God forbid we have  to hear the words ‘new world order’ ever again), it seems like a good time to take stock.

Yesterday my son was trying to talk me into buying a new iPod Touch. He’s got one on order and wants the same for me. He’s sweet that way. I’m tempted, really I am, but wonder if this tiny piece of fabulous technology might just turn out to be a further drain on my time. Whaddya think? Am I right?

Considering technology like the iPod set me to thinking about how much things have changed on the technology front in the past few decades–and change shows no sign of slowing. Just as I was pondering, I cam across this amazing video which just about sums it all up:

What does it all mean? It means that I, for one, will sit down and weep that Mankind has achieved all this but still cannot find a way to love and be peaceful on this beautiful planet. And that we haven’t found a way to save children from cholera epidemics, or ourselves from the ravages of 21st century disease. I ask God that in 2009 we will all make strides in the right direction and that, for once, we will get our priorities right.

PS. My marketing predictions for 2009 will be along in a matter of hours.