ode to the public

a ninety year old african-american woman died, having seen president obama take the oath of office, but before his speech finished.

this i know from overhearing two folks (presumably family members) planning her funeral at a bar this afternoon.

this is why i love the public. if i had been studying at home, i would never have heard this story. i never would have gotten a deeper glimpse into the significance of the inaugaration.

most often when i see God, i am on the bus, on the BART, in a bar, in a park, in a coffeeshop, on the street.

i want to spend less time in my apartment and more OUT!