After almost being completely compressed and deflated at the First Street entrance, I slipped out of the crowd (who told me I wasn't going anywhere) and went north and west. I mistakenly made it into the Parade route briefly at 14th St. (finally glad to make it somewhere), found a Secret Service man who told me to go up to I/19th and walk down. I got to the Mall at 11 a.m.! I couldn't believe it took so long. I was by the Washington Monument, ran into some friends (I had coincidentally spoken to the night before) and stayed with them all day.
It was so an amazing day. I think my legs separated from my body by the end of it all.
Obama Expresses his love for Baltimore
Yesterday, The Obama-Biden Whistle Stop Tour came to Baltimore. My friends and I were fortunate enough to be chosen to volunteer at the event, and even moreso, to be posted at the VIP section in front of the stage. It was a long cold day in Baltimore. Despite the cold, 40,000 of us waited to see the next President. To pass the time, we got to know our fellow attendees better. We danced, sang, and passed the time with stories of our involvement with the campaign and our hopes for the future. Despite the 18 degree temperature, our hearts were warm!
When the President-elect, his wife Michelle, Vice-President-elect and Mrs. Biden, arrived the crowd was attentive, elated, and full of the most amazing energy. We listened to his speech so intimately crafted for Baltimore, and for a moment, we were all of one mind. Far reaching our expectations, they all came down from the stage to greet the crowd. They went around the entire perimeter greeting well-wishers with hugs, handshakes, kind words, and big smiles. My experience arc'd with a handshake and a forearm grip with the new President! We will always remember the day Obama came to Baltimore. I am excited for our country, and I will do my part to help us realize all of our goals.
When the President-elect, his wife Michelle, Vice-President-elect and Mrs. Biden, arrived the crowd was attentive, elated, and full of the most amazing energy. We listened to his speech so intimately crafted for Baltimore, and for a moment, we were all of one mind. Far reaching our expectations, they all came down from the stage to greet the crowd. They went around the entire perimeter greeting well-wishers with hugs, handshakes, kind words, and big smiles. My experience arc'd with a handshake and a forearm grip with the new President! We will always remember the day Obama came to Baltimore. I am excited for our country, and I will do my part to help us realize all of our goals.
Epiphany
The Epiphany party has come and gone. We had a nice crowd this year, with our special guest and host Joe Langley flying in from Chicago. Sally's desserts were once again a big hit, as was Granny's turkey and Joe's special Kafka treats.
Colorado
We spent the week between Christmas and New Year's in Breckenridge, Colorado. John Kellett's wife Pamela graciously arrranged use of her Uncle's house in Blue River. Susan, Sam, and Benjamin were in tow, and we set up house.
We skied most every day - with the exception of Sam who was sidelined with the flue. Susan, by maternal proxy, was also sidelined from the slopes.
We spent New Years Eve in Denver with Robert and Dave Terry. We all had dinner at the bar. A good time was had by all. It is good to be home. We did, of course, miss the puppies.
We skied most every day - with the exception of Sam who was sidelined with the flue. Susan, by maternal proxy, was also sidelined from the slopes.
We spent New Years Eve in Denver with Robert and Dave Terry. We all had dinner at the bar. A good time was had by all. It is good to be home. We did, of course, miss the puppies.
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