I spent Tuesday morning at the Capitol Theater here in Olympia. The Olympia Film Society was projecting the inauguration ceremony on the big screen. Since we’re on the west coast, the ceremony started at 8am. When I arrived at 8:30 or so, the place was jam packed, from the aisles to the balcony. Everyone wanted to be a part of history. I watched as the President was sworn into office, thinking of how much my appreciation and love for this country has grown in the last three months. Inspiring.

January 20, 2009: The Capitol Theater in Olympia, Washington

January 20, 2005: The Streets of Washington, DC