Please don’t invite me to another Capitalize on Change event.

There’s The Art of Change, Road Trip to Change, Chant 4 Change, Be the Change, Yoga Rave 4 Change, OMbama, and even a link to www.WhatToWearOnJanuary20.com

Someone even had the swell idea to keep bars open until 4 a.m. – I guess, so we could Drink to Change as well.

Don’t get me wrong. I am thrilled to welcome our 44th president. I worked this entire year toward making that change. So forgive me if I am killing your buzz . . . but I have another idea.

Imagine what would happen if everyone took their dollars and instead of spending it on one more event – we donated it toward helping DC schools? THAT might bring about some change.

What if everyone took a day to celebrate by using only public transportation, bikes, or our own two feet. THAT could be a giant step toward change!

What if we all chose a cause - this whole year - and dedicated our energy and time towards making a difference by putting all this passion into action.

Now THAT would be Change I could Toast to!