It was wonderful.
On the metro into town, all I could take note of was the affection, the laughter, the comfort level between people who knew each other from the core. Take a photo of me – shouts one teen boy to his sister. It’s my first metro ride! Further down, a dad is pulling the cap over his daughter’s eyes affectionately.
Families. Children. Lovers. Friends. In DC, for this week-end.
From a rooftop, I see the monuments and, close to the White House -- the inaugural stage, under construction. Can I say this? It feels different in DC this time around. Out on the street, in grocery stores, at metro stops – it feels different.
Maybe it’s just me.
No, it's not just you - I feel a fresh hopeful outlook everywhere I go.
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ReplyDeleteOne of the best things about your blog used to be that you never talked about politics. That was one of the aspects I loved about this site -- at least there was ONE blog that wasn't political and partisan. But during this election cycle you became just another Democrat to me.
While I still stop by to see what you're up to, your entries on the election have sadly made this a much more predictable and far less interesting blog. Very sad.
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Jeffrey: Ocean doesn't focus on politics, but it is a blog about the everyday. Sometimes, especially around a significant election period, or when you're visiting DC, politics and the everyday comingle. I don't think I rant here about anything or anyone. But I do not avoid topics just because others are out there ranting away.
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