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Mr. Seth Goes to Washington, Part 3: Inauguration Day

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Mr. Seth Goes to Washington, Part 3: Inauguration Day (Written January 21, 2009)

Dear Friends,

I woke this morning with the throbbing pain of heel splints. The physical exhaustion of the marathon walking, standing, waiting, and herding for 14 hours-a-day over this freezing concrete city has finally taken it’s toll. The Messiah may arrive today, and I’d watch on television. (grin).

I tried to write something last night, but my brain and body were in utter retreat. I jotted down a few notes, had two classes of champagne, fumbled with the video camera, and passed out. I actually slept 7-hours for the first time in who knows how long.

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Mr. Seth Goes to Washington, Part 2

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

(Written January 19th, 2009)

Dear Friends,

It’s hard for me to put into words what an extraordinary whirlwind of a day it has been.

I feel as if I am in the vortex of history.

I don’t know where to start or which theme to cling to. Perhaps, for the first time in my life, I feel psychically overwhelmed… and the Inauguration hasn’t even happened yet.

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Mr. Seth Goes to Washington, Part 1

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

(Written January 19, 2009)

Mr. Seth Goes to Washington, Part 1

Hi Friends,

As many of your know I’m in DC for the Obama Inauguration.

The spirit down here is insatiable. The city is abuzz. Everyone is happy. I’ve been able to strike up a conversation with all sorts of people, from police to waiters, to random people. Everyone has as story. Everyone has a perspective. And after this, everyone will have a memory.

I’m staying in the Georgetown neighborhood which is walking distance to all the major attractions. Needless to say, I’ve done a lot of walking already, more than I’ve probably done in years. My legs are sore!

There is so much more I want to say, but I’m so completely exhausted. It’s nonstop. I don’t even have the energy to download the photos.

Peace out, and stay tuned.

Best,

- Seth