What Makes You Happy?

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Maureen K.

November 4, 2008: "Change" was the word of President Barack Obama's election. I felt the country really need a change. At the last minute, I talked my 17-year-old daughter to go to downtown Chicago on the train and witness history. Even though we didn't have tickets to the event, I knew it would be something I wanted to share with her. It was truly amazing! We were living in the moment, and it was great.

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