Tale of Two Hats: Ellen vs. Aretha

There is no question Aretha Franklin wore it better (though it is funny that Ellen DeGeneres wore one today)! I am a crazy hat lady in training, and I actually said to my husband as Aretha was singing that I loved her hat. Come on, people. The style was churchy and flamboyant, while the color made it more somber. Entirely appropriate. And who better to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee"? One of many moments that made me cry. It must have been hard to sing first thing in the morning, though, and in the cold.

It was fun to listen to some of the punditry this morning on the radio -- all the noise and chatter makes you savor the feeling of national togetherness, the spirit of service and change and competence and diplomacy and justice that is renewed by the election of President Obama. But then you just gotta turn it off and get to work!