By Glenn
Good morning. If you thought yesterday was great, you'll love what today has in store for you. Yesterday's "holiday" (if you can really call something a holiday when it doesn't involve presents or Jesus Christ) took on a special meaning to many Americans because of what's happening today: the inauguration of our new President Barack Obama. Think about that. Read that sentence again (the one about Obama, not the one where I told you to think about it). Savor this feeling because we will never have another President in our lifetimes. I will be quick today because you're probably reading this in the morning and the inauguration is fast approaching.
[I realize I should have finished the sentence "never have another President in our lifetimes" with something like "who will inspire this much hope" or "who wasn't a natural born citizen" but it seemed more poignant if I implied we would simply never have another President after Barack Obama.]
Today's Weather:
No map. It's going to be cold, unlike Hell - which I've heard from the Christian Bible is very hot. That's where people from the Bush administration will go once they die! Just kidding - there's no afterlife and none of them will ever be punished for the wrongs they've committed.
Today's New President:
You have to love him. This is the public face of our country for the next fifteen years, and I couldn't be happier.
Today's Big Event:
Yo! Majesty is playing a concert in the White Room in Miami, FL tonight. Haven't heard of them? Think they're just typical? Think again:
Today's Second Biggest Event
Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration is today - possibly even as you're reading this! That link is to the official government website, but unless you are 45 I'm sure you can find other links online. You can listen to it, watch it live, attend it and even criticize it for not having enough Pagan imagery.
I had an opportunity to go to DC for the ceremony and parties, but didn't. I'm kind of kicking myself for not going, but probably not as much as John McCain is kicking himself for not running more ads talking about Jeremiah Wright during the campaign. I read an article in the newspaper saying that a lot of people were calling in sick to work or watching the inauguration at work. I plan to do both. Seriously, don't miss this shit. I still remember watching Bill Clinton's first inauguration in elementary school and even then I knew Vince Foster wouldn't make it past the first year of Clinton's presidency. I wouldn't give up that memory of seeing a new President inaugurated for anything - not even to bring Vince Foster back so he could testify at the trial for his murder.
Good morning. If you thought yesterday was great, you'll love what today has in store for you. Yesterday's "holiday" (if you can really call something a holiday when it doesn't involve presents or Jesus Christ) took on a special meaning to many Americans because of what's happening today: the inauguration of our new President Barack Obama. Think about that. Read that sentence again (the one about Obama, not the one where I told you to think about it). Savor this feeling because we will never have another President in our lifetimes. I will be quick today because you're probably reading this in the morning and the inauguration is fast approaching.
[I realize I should have finished the sentence "never have another President in our lifetimes" with something like "who will inspire this much hope" or "who wasn't a natural born citizen" but it seemed more poignant if I implied we would simply never have another President after Barack Obama.]
Today's Weather:
No map. It's going to be cold, unlike Hell - which I've heard from the Christian Bible is very hot. That's where people from the Bush administration will go once they die! Just kidding - there's no afterlife and none of them will ever be punished for the wrongs they've committed.
Today's New President:
You have to love him. This is the public face of our country for the next fifteen years, and I couldn't be happier.
Today's Big Event:
Yo! Majesty is playing a concert in the White Room in Miami, FL tonight. Haven't heard of them? Think they're just typical? Think again:
Yo! Majesty are anything but typical: a lesbian, Christian hip-hop duo outta Tampa, they mix big club bangers with the Baltimore underground sound, throwing in touches of Salt-N-Pepa, electro and crunk with equal aplomb. Their lyrics are controversial, their tracks are produced by British electronica futurists Hard Feelings UK, and their live show is wild enough to share stages with CSS and the Gossip. When Yo! Majesty’s Shunda K and Jwl B go on, only one thing is certain: the party’s going off!If that description doesn't sell you on buying a one way (trust me, you won't need round trip) ticket to Miami tonight then nothing will. If you want more information, please call The White Room in Miami at 305-995-5050.
Today's Second Biggest Event
Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration is today - possibly even as you're reading this! That link is to the official government website, but unless you are 45 I'm sure you can find other links online. You can listen to it, watch it live, attend it and even criticize it for not having enough Pagan imagery.
I had an opportunity to go to DC for the ceremony and parties, but didn't. I'm kind of kicking myself for not going, but probably not as much as John McCain is kicking himself for not running more ads talking about Jeremiah Wright during the campaign. I read an article in the newspaper saying that a lot of people were calling in sick to work or watching the inauguration at work. I plan to do both. Seriously, don't miss this shit. I still remember watching Bill Clinton's first inauguration in elementary school and even then I knew Vince Foster wouldn't make it past the first year of Clinton's presidency. I wouldn't give up that memory of seeing a new President inaugurated for anything - not even to bring Vince Foster back so he could testify at the trial for his murder.
