Writing gave me the opportunity to meet 
President Barack Obama

Such a casual setting, but for me, a historic moment.

I never thought I would meet, let alone pose for a picture with the President of the United States. I could never have planned for such a meeting--and in front of my own house.

I was inspired by Obama's candidacy, and like so many others, continue to hope for change in the way our government operates. After the previous eight years of unprecedented government chaos, I'm willing to give Obama every chance possible to turn things around.
 Despite the setbacks associated with having to work with the U.S. Congress, I remain hopeful about the direction our country is headed, there are so many problems to sort through. Yet, I believe Obama is up to the task as much as anyone could be. 

This picture was taken in 2004, during the annual 4th of July parade in Beecher, IL where I lived. As was tradition, I was reporting on the parade for the local newspaper from the stoop in front of my house.

Suddenly, this good-natured, black man, who stood straight and tall, with an infectuous smile was standing next to me. He was accompanied by a host of local Democrats with whom I was already  acquainted. I recognized him, since he was running for the U.S. Senate. The next thing I knew, I was shaking hands and posing for a picture with Barack Obama, a man I thought would be the next U.S. Senator from Illinois. What I didn't know was that he would also become the 44th  President of the United States. 
         
                           
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I have been a freelance writer for 20 years
  • Writing makes me a student of life, giving me the opportunity to meet people, and learn about issues I already care about. More importantly, writing has exposed me to things I might never have otherwise encountered.
  • Writing provides the ability to explore, study, and learn. 
  • Writing is sharing, using words and photographs to tell stories about people, places, and things.
  • The focus of my writing often centers on people and how they interact with one another as well as with their natural surroundings.
  • Moving to the Ozarks was a life-changing experience for me, but it was one which opened my mind to new possibilities and new inspiration. It has given me the kind of peace and fulfillment we all seek.
Carol Henrichs
Freelance writer
from north-central Arkansas

A place to share my love of writing and my personal views

Living in the 'Natural State' prompts
peace, contentment, and inspiration
 
I call it having an Ozark Attitude


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