There is a surreality to the capital city on the eve of the 56th inaugration to bring in our 44th president. The CT delegation reception was a blurrrr. Hundreds of CT residents scurring about the Russell Building cacus room, Dodd and co., Lieberman and crew; with the five congress members making appearances, it was more a comparison of who you know and how close you can get to whom the quickest.
The lights on the capital are luminious and radiant; its marble glows against the clear night sky. People are everywhere. First timers and locals, regular visitors and seasonsed alike are all in awe of what is about to take place in the great United States.
As we walk to find a resturant, recordings of past speeches by the president elect echo from various directions. Vendors are making millions from the name and face of the first black president.
Washington, like elections can change in a day. I was here two months ago and a few before that and it is like a whole new city. Revitalized anew, hip and mod as the tarnished silvers are ushered out by the glimmering golds.
Tomorrow will be amazing, there is no question about it.
My fingers are cramped and cold.
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