So...I watched as President Obama was sworn into office (the Chief Justice screwed up)...I listened to the President's speech (well delivered, in my opinion), and almost puked at the benediction. Did anyone else think that Reverend Lowrey's prayer was inappropriate? (Too inappropriate to even cut and paste into my blog.) I wish I could read minds and know what our new President was truly thinking of those last few words said by the minister he chose to deliver the benediction. Was he thinking...geez, man, could you have just said Amen...a few seconds sooner? Was he thinking...geez, what did that just cost me? Or was he even listening?
So my thoughts wandered to: Did anyone ever think about sleeping in the White House? What was that first night like for the family? Was the President tossing and turning thinking...holy c#&% "I'm the President!" Or was he so tired from all of the Ball's that he just crashed? What time did he get up out of bed...was it an embarassing stroll to the coffee pot...or was breakfast served and grossly formal? I heard they were in church again this morning...he certainly was up before me.
What about President Bush? Did he go to bed thinking...holy c#&% "I'm DONE with my sentence!" "I survived 8 years in the White House?" "Not too many people like me right now." "What do I do with all my free time?" "What about all the strings I have left untied?" (Clicking his heels) "There's no place like Texas; There's no place like Texas! D#% Washington was cold!"
For some reason I found myself trying to live a moment in each of their shoes...I think I'll stay where I'm at for now. :)
Hike @ Hansville Greenway #6
1 week ago
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Some good thoughts you have there. I had not heard the benediction so I googled it and there it was on YouTube. Ah, the wonders of technology! Anyway, I think the end was a bit odd. Not something I would have expected at an inauguration.
I thought Pres. Obama's speech was well-delivered also. I don't feel bad that I missed the prayer though. I usually don't care for those flowery, insincere things they call prayers at those events. You had some interesting questions about what might be going through their minds. I certainly wouldn't want to be in either of their places right now.
HA! thanks for the laugh! I'm surprised you didn't mention the inaugural poem, aka the WORST poem ever written, delivered in a manner less interesting than paint drying.
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