Hey look, Biden's president now. All the rest of you can feel what you want, I feel pretty good about it.
Weirdly, I awakened at 5 am (that's one weird part), and immediately started singing "Brand New Day" from The Wiz (also weird, but not the weirdest), and I was completely calm (so weird). I'm a worrier, or at least I have become one. But from the time I opened my eyes, I felt nothing but peace and hope.
The inauguration was lovely. Not ashamed to say I cried much of the time. Some friends in the disability community pointed out that the announcer said, "Stand as you are able," which we don't hear often. I've often felt self-conscious in such moments. It was a grace note that was appreciated.
Ah, the aptly named Officer Eugene Goodman.My eyes watered at the news the Capitol Police fellow who drew the mob away so Senators could get out escorted Harris to the event.