Whoopie! President Obama

[ellen_datlow]

I was just about to go to lunch with Gahan Wilson (who was picking me up at my apt) when I realized that I was going to MISS THE SPEECH!!! I got downstairs and we talked about the disappointment. However, as we meandered down Hudson Street looking for a place to eat (now that our regular joint, Florent, is gone), we got to Dublin 6 which announced in small signs outside--come and have a drink/food and watch the inauguration. How could we resist? We didn't. I wanted their Irish breakfast but they only serve it on weekends (I forgot)but made do and arrived JUST in time to see Obama sworn in and start his speech. We and the other patrons applauded loudly and I was just about in tears. And worried the whole time that something bad would happen. However, the overview of the crowds of people attending the inauguration almost made me forget my fears.

He made me and Gahan especially happy by giving a shout out, not only to Christians, Muslims, and Jews but to non-believers. We think this is the first time a president ever did that and it was a breath of fresh air. Thank you, President Obama.

Comments

[mssrcrankypants.livejournal.com]

And worried the whole time that something bad would happen.

I felt this, too--a kind of clenching in the gut, even as I was being buoyed by the wonderful rhetoric and powerful delivery. And I'm afraid I'm going to experience some of that fear every time he makes a big public appearance. I hope it subsides.

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

Yes. I really dislike feeling that way but there is so much hate out there.