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The inauguration ceremonies were fantastic this year! High points for me included Amanda Gorman’s incredible poem and the way she read it, and Lady Gaga’s singing of the national anthem, especially when she sang “THE FLAG WAS STILL THERE!” I also really enjoyed the celebration/concert that evening. It was well done during a pandemic, with music and people from across the nation. It was more fun to watch than inauguration dances and parties. The fireworks were the best I’ve ever seen, absolutely breathtaking. I found myself in tears off and on through the day. I thought surely no American could fail to be stirred by the beautiful reminders of who we are. President Biden articulated very well the notion that even though we prize individual freedom, we succeed only when we are united in purpose and good will. I’m hoping that some hearts were open enough to receive the message. It feels to me like our future is hanging by a thread, and that frightens me. Difficult questions remain. How can we find common ground with people whose lives are grounded in hatred and violence? How can we tolerate the stress of another impeachment trial, but on the other hand how can we let treason go with no consequences? Can Congress finally be inspired to rise above cynical political calculations and do what is right? I pray that the inspiration of the inauguration can make at least a little difference. --Terese
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