I've been thinking a lot about that time in my life growing up in Mexico, especially as the country is getting ready to inaugurate a new president Saturday.
According to the constitution, the president must speak to the lawmakers and officially inaugurate a new parliamentary session after a change in leadership, the Associated Press news agency says.
Next week he will inaugurate a new bout of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, chaperoned by Egypt's president and Jordan's king (see article).