Back in the spring Anna Claire had watched enough T.V. with my Dad during the campaigning to hear Barack Obama's name over and over. She had asked a couple of people then, "Are you voting for "Rock-O-Mama?" Fast forward to last night and here is the conversation that unfolded during the Inauguration...
Nana: Anna Claire that man is our new President of the United States.
A.C.: What's his name?
Nana: Barack Obama
A.C.: Nooooo Nana! His human name?
Nana: (through much laughter) That is his human name
A.C.: No way! What is his human name?
Nana: Anna Claire my name is Trish, Mommy's name is Jill, your name is Anna Claire and his name is Barack.
A.C.: What does that mean!?!
We were cracking up! But despite this funny exchange I did enjoy watching all of the festivities on T.V., including Aretha Franklin's obnoxious hat! It was neat to experience as our nation came together for one purpose. Despite my political platform or preference, Barack Obama is our new president and I was in awe of watching the hope in the face of the African American culture as barriers were finally broken. What a beautiful night!
1 comment:
I agree!!
I was laughing out loud at that conversation!!
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