The Democratic convention seems to be heating up, as promised. Last night, Bill Clinton erased his harshest critique of Barack Obama - that he wasn't ready for the job - by comparing Obama's age and experience to himself as a candidate 16 years ago.

Clinton's shower of praise for Obama was carried forward by Senator Joe Biden, who proceeded to further establish the candidate's credentials. Talking about the American dream slipping away, he touched on several Sandwich Generation issues - should mom move in now that dad is gone? what are the consequences of cutting health care benefits at work? with no raise this year, how are we going to afford to send the kids to college?

In referencing John McCain, Biden said that what this country needs is a wise leader not a good soldier - and that McCain's ideas represent more of the same, not change. He stated that we cannot afford another four years of this abysmal failure. Biden ended his speech with a message of hope: in honor of our parents and for the future of our children and grandchildren, let's get back up together.

Obama made a surprise appearance at his own party. And the crowd went wild when he said how proud he is to have the Biden family - joining them on stage were Joe's mom, wife, children, grandchildren and other family members - with him to take America back. Surrounded by all those loved ones, I'd call that a Sandwiched Boomer moment.

Denver, with its clutch of skyscrapers spiking out of the Colorado plains, has put on its best clothes for the convention. It's a hub of Democratic activity, with the fired-up delegates hoping to seal any cracks in party unity. Everyone is waiting for today and the show to kick off in earnest.

Barack Obama's personal story, the roller-coaster ride of the primary season and the nomination of Joe Biden as Vice-President have captured the attention of the country. Biden has been described as an outstanding public servant with deep experience and a fighting spirit. An acknowledged foreign policy sage, he is a welcome addition to the ticket for change. On a personal note he's an strong advocate for Sandwiched Boomers, having designed his own home to include space for his elderly parents.

The next few days promise to be emotion-filled. With a possible appearance by Senator Ted Kennedy, a heart-thumping roll call for Senator Hilary Clinton, the much-awaited Bill Clinton address to his party and the lovefest that the Democrats expect will follow, hold on - it's time to fasten your seatbelts.