Alive in Wonderland : The New Prez

January 20, 2009

The New Prez

Well, he did it. He took the oath and starting tomorrow he will get to work. There's a feeling of optimism and relief kicking around the internet and surprisingly in the real world as well. That almost never happens.

Even my parents, who have a Bill O'Reilly "The buck stops here" door mat, are waiting with hopeful anticipation to see what will happen next.

The peaceful transfer of power was actually peaceful. "The birds are signing. It's a beautiful day. We have a new president. It really feels like the dawning of a new day." That's what Larry said when I saw him after he watched the inauguration this afternoon.

(Can't resist the overwhelming need to remind you he's a tough guy after that 'birds are signing' line.)

Though it seems so long ago, it was only last November that we elected our new President. I made this video on election day. In case you want to relive it a little...

Tastes Like Liberty, Election Day, 2008 from Suzanne Broughton on Vimeo.

Do you love the artwork above? You can own one of your very own "The Prez" linocut by going to Three Fish Studio and ordering it from the talented--and I have to add dashing-- Eric Rewitzer.

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Comments

It's been a really great day to be an American! I'm still watching! They're covering the balls now of course. Because I'm prejudice, I've most enjoyed the bit from the military ball with President Obama chatting it up with fellow Chicagoans currently serving in Afghanistan. But that's my bias. All in all, I've been so emotional all day. His first official act as President was this: http://tinyurl.com/9hg94y. Nice way to cap the day!

Posted by: Elaina Avalos | January 20, 2009 at 07:22 PM

I am still laughing about Larry saying 'the birds are singing'...Thanks for sharing the great art of Eric, I will check it out!

Posted by: Andrea Charroin | January 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM

...and so, my crush on you deepens. I hope your 'tough guy' husband doesn't read your comments.

Posted by: Joe Sweden | January 20, 2009 at 11:53 PM

Great post. Your husband is funny....he is also very handsome. You can tell him I said that!!!
Have a great day,
suz

Posted by: Suz | January 21, 2009 at 06:33 AM

LOL!!! I died laughing when I clicked the clink for your husband!!! "The birds are singing!" He was a green beret! Hope the guys he served with don't read your blog!!! He'll never hear the end of it.
Great artwork.

Posted by: Debs | January 21, 2009 at 07:58 AM

YAY! I can actually access your site today! Don't know for how long . . .

More excited today than yesterday about the new administration, as I realized when I saw news coming "from the White House" and that means something entirely new today than last week. So thrilled to have a person with Obama's tenacity, brains and focus be my president.

Love the Prez illustration.

p.s. Mr. Broughton is extremely impressive. Opening any boutique hotels up my way any time soon? I dust and wash windows (sometimes) . . .

Posted by: foolery | January 21, 2009 at 09:53 AM

Your husband is tough, and mine is dashing. We're so lucky!

Posted by: Annie | January 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM

God Bless your husband, and God Bless our new President.

Posted by: Mental P Mama | January 21, 2009 at 01:39 PM

The circle!!! I love that area. I had no clue that starbucks did a free coffee if you voted... then they owe us about a million cups!
http://elislids.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Kara-Noel | January 21, 2009 at 01:52 PM

Loving the president as pez. He's a good one - that one. I look forward to what will be.

Posted by: fancy feet | January 21, 2009 at 01:55 PM

Hi Suz! I've been by just haven't posted. I left a message on my blog for you explaining.
This inauguration IS an extraordinary meeting of the virtual and the real. I love your PEZ/PREZ!
As for your photography, you're doing great. You have a good eye and your photos are always spot on. If you feel like me, maybe you're working too hard to get the photo where you want it. I took a simple photography class, an overview of digital photography and techniques, and it helped a lot. It took place over two nights and it made all the difference. As for Photoshop, I totally identify. It's my next obstacle to conquer. Don't give up on the photos, that would be a loss to us all.

Posted by: PJ | January 21, 2009 at 04:34 PM

Darn. I really want that Prez Pez dispenser. LOL LOL LOL. Hey, maybe your friend can create a real one. It would be a big seller. The Obama thong was! LOL.

Posted by: Ms. Cupcake | January 21, 2009 at 06:12 PM

what a perfect addition to the obama art eric's pezprez is! and don't you love how in this ultra-modern world that the imagery is illustration instead of photographic?!?! i sure do. and thanks for letting us know where we can get our own linoprint. i'm having a hard time processing all my heady joy over the dawn of this new day!

Posted by: lisa mertins | January 21, 2009 at 06:55 PM