So...I will talk about what I like about inaugurations. I like all the pomp and circumstance, I like the show of patriotism, I like the history and symbolism. I like that there's a band that dresses up as colonial soldiers and plays the fife and drum. I like that the oath of office doesn't change. I like that he used a former president's Bible. I like that we still use poets as Poet Laureates to speak at the inauguration. I like the anticipation of what her dress will look like. I like that the old president leaves the new president a personal note on personalized stationary for him to find when he gets back there. I like the old first couple and the new first couple meet for coffee on that morning. I like (and chuckle) that they attend church on a weekday morning at St. John's Episcopal church...even though they're not Episcopalian.
I like all that stuff...I like that all the stuff that used to be done gets done one more time. It makes me feel nostalgic. If you know me then you know well that I appreciate traditions...especially traditions that make me feel warm and fuzzy. I like sweet pictures like this one, too. A picture that was viewed live by thousands and will be viewed over time by millions. A picture that shows a private moment in the midst of a public celebration.
And...here's another private moment picture. Sean and I took our niece and nephew out for dinner tonight. L is 10 AND A HALF and D is 2. Once he got the hang of it he LOVED the McDonald's playland. Man that kid can scream...but it was all screaming with glee!
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I like "hail to the chief" and the 1st lady's dress and the self-satisfaction of knowing that I try to learn new things/perspectives about my country all the time. It was a really great day!
Sis,
I think that was very poetic.
My two favorite parts about this inauguration were:
The first couple, both by themselves and then with the Bidens, walking and waving to the crowds during the inaugural parade. I like moments when the every day person gets to express their hope for the new President and his administration. I also liked the tradition that was honored on the second day when the White House is opened to the public and the new President spends a small part of his day greeting ordinary citizens who have come to see him.
and...
I just loved seeing those two special little girls with their "My Dad Is The President" smiles stretching from ear-to-ear all day long. They are adorable and I look forward to seeing that family live in our White House.
My favorite thing about inaugurations in general, regardless if it is for a President I voted for or not is this:
The fact that a new power is coming in to lead the strongest nation in the world and in doing so there was no bloodshed, no violent takeover, no old leader refusing to relinquish power, no new leader forcing his way in, no military involvement, no weapons fired, no threats made, and no destruction of property. I like that the outgoing President shakes hands with the incoming President, even when from opposing parties, and basically says "The job is yours, take care of the country for us".
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