Diary 308

Wednesday, January 20th     Inauguration of President Joe Biden

‘And hast thou slain the Jabberwock, my son?

Come to my arms my beamish boy!

Oh Frabjous Day, Calloo, Callay!,’

He chortled in his joy.

[Lewis Caroll]

Did I shed a few tears of joy and deep relief as I watched the ceremony? I won’t say. 

And when Lady Gaga, looking up at the Capitol dome, sang the lines, “Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there” my heart swelled. Pass the kleenex, would you, please?