Will You Be Watching

[Catty1]

I didn't take any note of Michelle Obama's outfit (other than it was a lovely bright gold). But during the swearing in - I was riveted by her face. I swear she was close to bursting with pride and a bunch of other great stuff added in.

[Bengalz]

Our entire office watched the ceremony live on CNN this morning and I must say: "Barack Obama is not only an elegant and intelligent man, he is inspiring and I think he has enormous courage. I wish him every opportunity to succeed at the goals he's put in front of him and I will certainly pay a lot more attention to his efforts."

It was a special day for all.

[Twisterdog]

Barack Obama is not only an elegant and intelligent man, he is inspiring and I think he has enormous courage. I wish him every opportunity to succeed at the goals he's put in front of him and I will certainly pay a lot more attention to his efforts.

I agree completely.

I think he has a Herculean task in front of him. Brave man indeed.

They are a charming family, and it was a lovely ceremony.

I have to say though, I was appalled at the cost of the entire thing, in these economic times, especially. I think he missed and opportunity to downscale, save a lot of money and set a good example of such for the country. But I'm sure it wasn't all up to him.

[sparks19]

Man I hope Michelle was wearing fleece pantyhose today... it was pretty cold in DC today and she had to sit outside in a dress. made me cold just looking at her when they walked the Bush's out to the helicopter and it was windy as all get out.

I really could have done without that poem. It was very dry.

but overall it was pretty good.

Did anyone see the parade? I missed that part

[Grace]

Did anyone see the parade? I missed that part

I watched a lot of it on CSPAN. It started late, and finished in the dark around 1900. I felt sorry for the units that were toward the end. And I felt for the Obamas. By the time the parade was over, I think they were the only ones left in the reviewing stand.

There was the band from the high school in Hawaii that Obama graduated from; the band representing the school of Michelle; THE Ohio State University Band - too bad there wasn't enough room to do Script Ohio.

[caseysmom]

I have a stupid question...my daughter asked me which state washington DC is in and I can't figure it out. Is it not in a state? Is it its own territory? I can't figure it out and I feel dumb!

[Lady's Human]

The District of Columbia is not a state. It is it's own political entity.

[caseysmom]

The District of Columbia is not a state. It is it's own political entity.

Thank you, you have solved a family crisis...we were all involved!

I figured you would know!

[Suki Wingy]

I have been staying out of the dog house for a while because I've kind of had enough politics, but I watched it all today with my mom. Now I'm watching the "youth ball" thing on MTV. I really just watched it because I heard Fall Out Boy would be playing. The Obamas came out and gave a speech then danced.

[davidpizzica]

The District of Columbia is not a state. It is it's own political entity.

LH, is there a possibility that DC could become a state? I've heard some rumors.

[Lady's Human]

There's always the possibility of DC becoming a state, but it would take a constitutional amendment for it to happen.