Old Age Day by Day January 21, 2013

We got up at 7:30 to watch the Inaugural.  I cried, and we felt proud of everyone, and our country.  It was a good day to be an American.  I'm turning into a complete sentimental sop in my old age.  And I don't even care.  We've come a long way, baby.  It was great to see Hilary Clinton, and Jimmy Carter and be inspired by music and flags and good intentions.  The people who come from long distances and stand in the cold inspire me the most.  They believe in historical moments.  They believe in supporting their President.  They want to be joyous, and share the connections forged by politics.  Yes, politics can tear us apart, but it can do the opposite as well.  I thought Obama's speech was a grand attempt to knit us together with common purpose, history and goals.  He did indeed appeal to our better angels.