Sunday afternoon as I drove out of the District it occurred to me that perhaps Keith and I should have fled town. Traffic was back up for almost a mile at our exit off 395 and the overwhelming majority of the streets near our apartment were blocked and not allowing traffic or parking. Our street, which is normally quiet and offers numerous parking options, looked like a parking lot.
Keith and I contemplated making our way up to the Capitol grounds to check out the festivities for all of maybe five minutes. As wonderful as the idea sounds in your mind, we know it would be absolute chaos and far from enjoyable. Obama's second inauguration wasn't as cold as his first. And no, the crowds were not as big. But yes, history took place no more than 5 blocks away from our apartment and we watched it on TV from the comfort of our couch.
