Living on a yesterday.

The author reflects on the meaning of Happy New Year for the U.S. as it undergoes change under the administration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. He asserts that with the New Year, it is time to enter a new era that demands more of life. This means a life where there is a time without war, a time against race hatred and a time when the president can walk safely in the streets of Washington, D.C. along with his family. He also notes that New Year is the time for joy for all.