Inauguration day

Couldn’t stomach it. I tuned in for a little while, a very little while. I saw the President trying to look interested. 

I know these public events must be trying for he and his family.

I actually feel sorry for him.  On the other hand he could have said screw it and not sought a second term. That would probably have underscored the futility and just how broken the government is to the American people. Perhaps that would have been a catalyst for real change.

But instead President Obama chose a second term in office. So there he sits with a mask of feigned interest on his face.

Where I in his position I’d probably be thinking of all the things requiring my attention stacking up in the oval office.

I’d be wondering just how far this pomp & circumstance was going to set me back and what time I’d be getting to bed.

The President looked really tired.

(Not to sound like Dr Who when he ended a Prime Ministers term with the words “Don’t you think she looks tired?”)

What is that old quote? “Heavy is the head that wears the crown.”

I hope this four years is better than the last.

I’m not overly optimistic.