I liked seeing the former Presidents all together-for some reason I've always liked that. I liked seeing all the happy faces-I don't think I've seen enough happy humans lately. Note to self: Look for more happy people.
After the oath, I went to my folks for coffee and told my father that while I mean no disrespect to him or any other white man, seeing someone who is NOT a white man in a position of power make me feel like I can achieve more. I did not tell Daddy that I keep seeing Mrs. O's brother and think he's kind of cute in a bald black man sort of way. I don't think Dad is ready for that yet.
Oliver the parrot is pleased. Obama is a fun word to say- and he'll be hearing it on the news a lot for awhile, so he's chuffed about that. To celebrate I gave him a coffee filter to shred during the cermonies. He also hung upside down and rang his bell.
The bad boyz just kept up their usual parakeet chorus. I didn't realize that a flock of birds will sing ALL day long. Constantly. In order to cope, I have to leave the TV off-the bird background noise is enough. A parakeet chorus is a funny thing-they will all sing in harmony, but periodically one will break out with his own wild solo. It's hard to remember that a few weeks ago these birds sat silent and huddled.
One thing I found strangely sad-Bush left before the lunch. I know it's the whole changing of the guard and yadda yadda, but it seems rude to invite someone to a party and not give them at least a sandwich. Momma told me he'll get a nice lunch on Air Force One-now just a special mission plane. I am not a Bush supporter, but I would still give him a sandwich if he came to my party. But that's just me.
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And you are a sweetie to be thinking of the ex pres on a day like today.
HAW to Oliver and the flock,
Haw to Oliver and the Chorus Line. I am glad you are feeling better after watching some of the hooplah.
yup, all very touching, and why the hell not give someone a sandwich i say. but most of all i say' power to the feathered inhabitants in your household, sounds like merry mayhem to me. haw to you all.gobamago, and golivergo!
wordveri:sallie (who the hell is sallie?)
Maybe Bush left because he had other plans he couldn't get out of. Sounds like the inauguration would have been in his plans for a while though. Or maybe it was ll just too much for him. Still, a sandwich to go would have been nice :)
It was an emotional day. I pray Obama is all the hope we need him to be, and more. I have faith in that guy!
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