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Tom Matrullo's avatar

Both ceremonies you describe appear to share memory, loss, determination and hope. I would have liked Biden to say a bit more about the modalities leading to what he calls "unity." Perhaps I didn't hear the word "tolerance," or a development of what civility in fact entails, but much else was memorable.

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Carrie Seidman's avatar

I agree. But I thought it was more than platitudes.

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Litten Boxser's avatar

Definitely more than platitudes, sincerity and honor

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Petrina's avatar

Yet another great read! The inauguration ceremony was wonderful and gave me such joy and hope. So nice to feel normalcy again.

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MJ Lucas's avatar

Quite an emotional and unifying few days that we all need to continue

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Tammy hauser's avatar

Nice Carrie! Sent you an invite to join me in

Chillmobile Sunday for 5 year old's birthday

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Carrie Seidman's avatar

I think you may have sent it to my old Herald Tribune account, which no longer exists. Can you resend to carrie.seidman@gmail.com? I'd love to come if possible.

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Ann Albritton's avatar

Thank you, Carrie. That was such a moving ceremony - a powerful way to start the inauguration. The collective mourning might be one of the best ways to find unity.

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Wendy Wicks's avatar

Yes, sadly, we are moving on, but yet with a sense of hope that our country will survive as we will.

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Marty Remis's avatar

What a blessed relief to see the return of compassion, dignity, kindness and responsibility. My tears were of both sadness and joy.

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Judy Malton's avatar

What a beautiful piece! Thank you. Praying for unity 🙏🏻

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Maureen Mahoney Florio's avatar

Moving on in light of the former President moving out, gives hope for unity👏

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Marilee Arvin's avatar

Thank you, Carrie. Optimism rules today💥

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Nan Gild's avatar

So much hope mixed with anxiety

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Jessie Traiger's avatar

Thank you!

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Judith Boyers Gee's avatar

But move on with determination.

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