Historic day

Jan 20, 2009

Imagine that! Some of us have to work even on innauguration day.
I took the train to San Francisco this morning and got into the office
at 9:30. SF was bright and beautiful - the waters of the bay glistened in the
sunlight as I got off the muni tram. As I entered the building lobby, I noticed a crowd.
About 50 people were just standing in the lobby watching the
TV screen on the wall. It was Obama's innaugural ceremony.
I stood there watching and gaping with the others.

It was an excellent speech. Obama is an awesome orator.
I scuttled up to the office and there again people were
gathered in the cafeteria watching the TV screens - we have 4.
There was even a message from the CEO inviting us to join
the telecast.

Poor Obama has to smile all day. The kids look a bit exhausted.
"It's like our weddings." said an Indian colleague.