January 20, 2021 was a momentous day. I spent the entire day – from 8:30am to 10pm – watching the various broadcasts on NBC, ABC, CBS, and MSNBC. As Nancy Pelosi said in a press conference today, what a difference a day makes.
Amanda Gorman gave an absolutely standout performance reciting her poem, “The Hill We Climb.” I was so pleased to find out that Oprah had gifted her jewelry that evoked Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” which is what drew me to love Ms. Angelou many years ago. Lady Gaga gave a beautiful national anthem – simple, straightforward and strong. Garth Brooks even got me to sing along – he specifically mentioned those of us at work – and then became a one man superspreader event when everyone else was being so careful to social distance, hugging every performer and president. But, no one can blame him for getting carried away on such a joyful and auspicious day.
Bernie Sanders got his moment in the sunlight with delightful photoshops of him sitting in various films, locations, and events in history. I can’t believe how thrilling it was to watch a White House press briefing. The normalcy feels radical.
I feel so relieved. So joyful to have leadership with empathy. To feel like the country will be once again heading toward the right side of history.
I was watching President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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