Inauguration day is Jan. 20 and while you may know the many reasons why it’s a historical date… do you know how you’re celebrating?
Will you be lining the Washington, D.C. mall with millions of Americans? Will you be at your desk watching the festivities on the Internet? If you’re like most people I’ve asked, you’ll be sitting around with the same pals with whom you’ve watched the debates and the election results.
Here are a few suggestions to ensure that your celebration is appropriately festive and inaugural:
1. Buy some commemorative goodies. Give the e-conomy a little stimulating! Consider banners, bandanas and buttons and t-shirts. Also the commemorative plates, glasses and silk-screen posters. If you’re not sure where to find Obama-items, take a look at these:
- Cafepress.com for t-shirts
- Partycheap.com for banners and posters
- DemocraticStuff.com for everything else and a bag of blue-corn chips
2. Raise a flag. This is a patriotic and hopeful day. So pull out the old stars and stripes. You know you’ve got one in the attic; just do it.
3. Dine like a president. Through the wonders of technology, you can actually re-create the entire Inauguration lunch, and enjoy American seafood stew, duck breast with cherry chutney, and herb roasted pheasant with wild rice stuffing, just like Obama. For the recipes, visit the Official Inaugural Web Site.
4. Get your drink on. Pop the bubbly, raise a Bud… this party kicks off at noon so be an American and give our country’s blue laws the old raspberry. There are more than a few politically inspired cocktails to choose from. Obama-Slamma, anyone?
