The revolution has been televised
I have spent the almost the entire day watching the inauguration.
I woke up this morning and turned on the radio. Although it was only 6:00 my time it was several hours later in DC, my old stomping ground. I went back to sleep and dreamt I was there. I could hear the radio in my sleep so as the commentators were describing what was going on I dreamt myself right into the action.
When I finally woke up for real I turned on CNN so I could see what was going on. I was fascinated by the enthusiasm of the millions on the mall. That used to be my neighborhood in a way. I used to walk those streets and go into those buildings for my job.
A friend had invited me over to watch the swearing in. I would have been happy to sit right where I was but I knew this was something you wanted to share. So we spent a couple of hours together watching, discussing, giving each other tidbits of information and clapping at the good parts. Then I went back home to continue watching the parade.
Another friend called me and asked if she could come over. She wanted me to help her create something on my computer. Was she kidding? Today was not the day. Obviously a Republican or something.
I watched until it grew dark both where I live and in DC. I watched until the parade was over and the new First Family left for their night of inaugural balls. I wasn’t too interested in the parties. I finally took off my Obama T shirt and sat down to write this blog entry.
This is the beginning of a new era of enlightenment. Obama is not the cause of it. Obama is a small personificationof of a new consciousness going on in the world.
I must say, though, of all the beautiful things I saw today; by far the prettiest sight I beheld was the butt of that airplane flying off into the distance. Good riddance.
I may run out and grab a newspaper tomorrow but I don’t know. There will be plenty of books, magazines and DVDs to buy. I’ll think about it. Right now, I’m just going to sit back and smile.
Peace.
