January 21st, 2021 . . .

From attack, only 13 days ago, and chaos to solemn majesty – in a fortified city, Washington DC – the swearing in of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the USA!
Yesterday, I watched as Biden stood on the steps of the US Capital building and pledged to end this ‘uncivil war’ and to unify America – a deeply divided and deeply troubled land. In his first address to the American public, he said many things, including that he would put his ‘soul’ into unifying the country. He mentioned President Lincoln, who was criticized at the time, for frivolous spending on the Capital Building, whose dome was only partially built at the time when Lincoln freed the slaves.
Biden began the real work of his Presidency by undoing 15 of the policies created by former President Trump. He is busy signing executive orders, including revoking the permit for the Keystone Pipeline. As a Canadian, that one hurt. But, do you want to know something? – I think that he’s right! To do so, is a step in the right direction for climate control. I, for one, am wishing President Biden good luck. Thanks to the Pandemic, the many lies told by former President Trump, and doubtless many other things, he begins his Presidency with a deeply divided country – the USA.      
Meanwhile, Washington was guarded by soldiers, (The National Guard was mobilized to protect the city against an attack, that, thankfully, never came.) Along with regular police, they stood almost shoulder to shoulder, lining the main streets of the city. And the ceremonies were all different – spaced out due to Covid-19.
Well, as usual – Time will tell . . .
Please be careful . . .
Stay safe, stay well, remember your mask, stay physically distanced, wash your hands frequently, get some fresh air if you can, and keep smiling . . .
You know, the same old stuff . . .
Hang in there – the Pandemic won’t last forever . . .
‘til we meet again . . .