Preparing

Wow, it's been a while.

Preparing for the inauguration tomorrow. Many, many friends have told me I'm crazy for trying to go downtown. But I can't help myself.

I could sit at home and watch on TV, and see and hear every word. It is quite possible that, by going, I won't be able to see or hear anything. But I can't help myself.

I've always voted but never gotten involved beyond that point. But it's time to stop spectating. I can't help myself.

I have 4 possible travel plans, a great travel buddy, and an itching desire to be a part of something this powerful, not by sitting in comfort on the couch, but by getting up and doing something - anything - to be involved.

The best argument I've heard not to go, is that the work presidency should be more important than a single celebration. In other words, we didn't vote for Obama so we could throw a party - we voted for Obama so we could get to work. He used the analogy of matrimony - the wedding is nice, but it's the marriage that really counts.

On those terms, I'm looking forward to a great presidency. But I'm also going to the party. Yes, I want to have my cake and eat it, too. I can't help myself.