Thoughts on arts, life, and current events

Tonight was the lighting of the Christmas Tree on the elipse of the South Lawn of the White House.  Folks were lined up by 2pm for the event.  Fortunately it was a lovely day.  The crowd afterwards seemed to head to the Old Ebbitt Grill, the Willard, the Occidental.  The children were dressed in their holiday finest and looked so beautiful.  I would have taken photos but the folks would have been concerned.  Honestly, if I was a fashion photographer or style writer there would be the story, “The Return of Classic Attire for Kids at the White House and Beyond.”

We went to Cafe du Parc at the Willard Hotel.  The food was fantastic as was the ambience.  Senator Corzine quietly enjoyed his escargot.  After dinner we went to the W Hotel roof top.  Native Washingtonians recall the hotel from the days when it was a family owned hotel with reasonable rates for families visiting the city.  Now it is a W so the green and white canvas and chintz floral sofas on the roof have been replaced by cozy clubby sexy furniture.  Some of the gorgeous wrought iron and brass details survived the renovation but are hardly noticeable with the garrish red and black furniture.  Drinks are far more pricey now.  Drinks start around $10.  Best part about tonight were the young people we met from the DNC, the White House who made me optimistic about tomorrow since they were so bright, motivated, and fun.  We also met a lovely family from Iraq and we told them we wished the best for their country.  DC attracts so many people from around the world and the country.  This is the best vista to see it from.  It used to be a quiet discrete patio.  Those days are gone.

The enthusiasm of the young people for their mission for the DNC is not what concerns me what I find troubling is the DNC Organizing for America is calling the Hill and the White House to garner support for the President’s agenda.  The concept is that elected representatives “represent” their constituents not robo callers or paid callers whatever side of the aisle.  Actual tax paying Americans can not voice their opinions since they can not get thru.  Our system is broken and this is a misrepresentation of the concept of America.  On the one hand I am glad these kids have jobs on the other is why can we not address the reality that these organizations that do this (corporate, politically driven) are destroying the country.  The people have lost their power to speak.

Happy Holidays!

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