Better Late Than Never

[hrj]

I'm way behind the wave with my inauguration day blogging, but what the heck. I watched the ceremony on the tvs in the company cafeteria -- the place was packed (and a number or regular morning meetings were cancelled so people could watch). Definitely a good "community" experience and lots of cheering. Random loves: when the quartet was playing, I loved watching how much Yoyo Ma was enjoying himself. Loved Aretha's hat. Loved watching those powerful California women during the march of the politicos (even if I don't always agree with their political stands). Loved Obama's speech. Loved that we once again have a president who knows how to use language not simply as a tool in the hands of a master craftsman but as a brush in the hand of an artist. Love getting reacquainted with that thing called hope.

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[lapioggia.livejournal.com]

in addition to those: Loved the shout outs to Science and Athiests in the speech. Loved rejecting as false the choice between our safety and our ideals! Loved the pastor who gave the closing benediction & wants to turn tanks into tractors, now that's something I can say "Amen" to!