okay, yomama has been WAY remiss in recording any event-- or non-event-- since before holidays/travel/skiing/visiting otherwise preoccupied her consciousness.
there is never a good time to stop the world and write, so why not right now (or write now). i am starting this post-inaugural day later than my usual routine. yomama was celebrating the promise of renewed leadership for our country with a few hundred of her favorite obama-philes last night at the mercury.
the bohemian institution owns my heart. for 25 years the owner has honed her vision of a venue for the best of herself and the community. this includes local and organic foods. there was a recession-proof menu, several acts of solo jazz, blues and show tunes. free champagne--- many toasts at our table. then upstairs for dancing swing. special dances included the "snowball" which was great fun until you run out of new men to ask when the DJ yells out "snowball" and you have to wait a turn until the next "snowball" shout when you get picked again.
i truly felt sorry for those less fortunate that did not have, or failed to take advantage of such an opportunity to feel so alive-- and happy with hope for our country-- with fellow americans (and non) last night.
parting note: meanwhile, in france, monica said that she felt somewhat like a celebrity yesterday. when realizing she was american, those not using english as a first language wanted to speak with her in a celebratory flavor about obama. she also mentioned that shop owners were giving her free stuff from their stores in congratulations. i'll take that as a memorable lesson in world history.
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