We are an awful long way from the festivities here in Spokane…

I just saw Dustin Hoffman at the big event…  But here is more from Rael:

“The city of Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb located southwest of the
District, will simulcast today’s inauguration and Swearing-In from
picturesque Market Square on a large outdoor screen. The Square is
located on a riverside historic district called Old Town Alexandria,
and will also feature live entertainment for part of the day.

Old Town’s local, independently owned movie theatre will also
broadcast the inauguration and Swearing-In from their screens.

Other cultural centers around the country, such as New York City’s
Rockerfeller Plaza, will also show today’s festivities and Swearing-In
on a large outdoor screen.

I’m only human. Alexandria’s Market Square offers a less
claustrophobic viewing option than the National Mall, is within
walking distance to my apartment and stands in close proximity to at
least two Starbucks. Yeah, you heard me.

Because one cannot live on patriotic fervor and historic pathos alone,
and because nothing takes the edge off 20 degree mornings like a tall
sugar free hazelnut soy steamer. ”