The Perfect Day

Jumped out of the shower just in time to see The Man in Orange make yet one more preposterous, self-

congratulatory speech — Straight Outta Fantasyland — before jetting out of Dodge.  A good start to the day!  (Later, listening on radio, I’d hear the Rev. Al Sharpton say, “Pettiness is now on a flight to Florida” — or words to that effect.  Well put, Rev!)

Then I drove into town for (yet another) Covid test, prepping for a visit later this week to Grandson #3, who’s now 10 months old.  The techs were right on time, they went easy on my nostrils, and I passed with flying colors.  Here I come, Cole!

Left Manchester in a hurry, trying to see the actual inauguration on TV.  Driving back up the long hill out of town, I caught the

swearing in of President Biden (on radio; it was early!) . . . and at that very moment, the clouds cleared, and brilliant sunshine and blue skies appeared over the Green Mountains!  Wow.

I did make it back to the house in time to hear the greater part of

Joe’s speech, which was heartwarming, overwhelming, and pitch-perfect.  What a welcome contrast to the oratory we’ve been forced to become used to.  And how ’bout that stunning poem — both the words and the presentation — by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman???!!!

With spirits already sky high, I capped off the afternoon with a celebratory hike around Hapgood Pond with Kemba.  And now, am standing by for tonight’s “Celebrating America” concert, featuring The Boss, Jon Bon Jovi, the Foo Fighters, and friends.

Not a bad day, not a bad day at all.  I don’t know if we can say for sure that happy days are here again — but man, today has been a pretty damn good start.

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