some thoughts on today

Today is Inauguration Day and I'm not watching any of that. Which I'm part grateful for that I don't have to control my blood pressure but makes me a bit sad. I love watching history as it is happening with my children. We talk about the days leading up to it, the day of, and the "promises" that the President says to appease his voting block. We've done this for his past term and Biden's. I love the traditional aspects of leaving a note for the next President, the welcoming and ushering in a new family.  
When I heard they moved it indoors and that upset a lot of people, I had an image of a king who closed his castle doors. Because isn't that what this is like? To be so far removed from the 'every day' common person that you only want the people who can speak of praises around you and can afford to buy you more castles in your kingdom?
Today also happens to be Martin Luther King Jr day. I think I'll spend our brief time going over the words of a King, a reverend, the face of justice and activism. In the spirit of his day, we usually donate to a cause (it's also a day of service). We will keep our eyes and hearts on California. 
I'll keep on writing, reading, and teaching my children historical events. Maybe write a poem or two about today. 
But somehow or another, we will keep going.
Here is to 4 years.

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