Comments on: Inauguration Adventures http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/the-dc-dispatches/ for the Best in Politics, Hockey, Waterfalls, Poetry, Music, Movies & other Lifejoys Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:28:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rick Medland http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/the-dc-dispatches/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Rick Medland Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:32:17 +0000 http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/26/the-dc-dispatches/#comment-102 Holy Geez - Brian, That's pretty cool! You're like this Nemesis Incarnate of Hunter S. Thompson, Anti-Gonzo, not the wild, cynical, drug-dosed madman, yet sharing that acuity, But positive and love filled and after eight years of being nearly undone, How you now move like a bumblebee and land like a butterfly - with fluidity. Positive travels and sharing the joy, Of watching the man grow out of the boy, Seeing a country mature at last, and fulfilling it's future by, confronting it's past. Thanks for reporting, your words from the front. Not from the kill, the trench Or the hunt. But there in the lines, Of those so audacious. To embrace a Hope, That's so brave And so gracious. Thanks for sharing your journeys Brian - it's a blast to read thru it! Peace! Rick Medland Holy Geez – Brian,

That’s pretty cool!

You’re like this Nemesis Incarnate of Hunter S. Thompson,

Anti-Gonzo, not the wild, cynical, drug-dosed madman, yet sharing that acuity,
But positive and love filled and after eight years of being nearly undone,

How you now move like a bumblebee and land like a butterfly – with fluidity.

Positive travels and sharing the joy,
Of watching the man grow out of the boy,
Seeing a country mature at last,
and fulfilling it’s future by,
confronting it’s past.

Thanks for reporting,
your words from the front.
Not from the kill, the trench
Or the hunt.

But there in the lines,
Of those so audacious.
To embrace a Hope,
That’s so brave
And so gracious.

Thanks for sharing your journeys Brian – it’s a blast to read thru it!

Peace!

Rick Medland

]]> By: The Moment . . . http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/the-dc-dispatches/comment-page-1/#comment-101 The Moment . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:53:37 +0000 http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/26/the-dc-dispatches/#comment-101 Outstanding descriptions! As always. What a day, huh? Thanks for the "blow-by-blow" and for your ongoing energy for being there and reporting it to your friends and fans. Bless you, my brother. I say -- "It's a Brave New World!" All the best, John Cassady Hi Brian, Thanks so much for the amazing account of an amazing day!! I just finished writing a book with Michael Lang, so I've forwarded your missive to him, Chip Monck, and others who put on Woodstock in '69. And cool pix!! You & Garth look like pals.... Keep up the great life! best, Holly George-Warren, author & editor Thank you, Brian! Thank you! Your commentary and insight has been a gift for more than a year. Your unique perspective on both election night and the Inauguration are the big red bow on those presents. Like everyone, I'm still processing it all. Safe travels, Brian -- looking forward to more from you! Whitney in Minnesota Brian -- You are brilliant!!!!! Your written word made me able to imagine what is was like to be on The Mall, hearing the sounds and feeling the feelings of the day. I watched everything I could but nothing was as intense as what you describe. I encourage you to send this to all the newspapers, CBC, Toronto Life, … whatever you can think of to get your wonderful talent more exposure. <em>You were born to write</em>. Thank you for bringing it all home. Love, Sandra Baldwin Brian, you are amazing! Now, I say this to you, in all my best wisdom ….. YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK ALL ABOUT THIS RIDE ! In fact, I'm surprised, as many, many others have said who read your great words, that you are not already a noted writer. Your writing talents are truly amazing, top of the class and I strongly suggest to you, to send some of your work to several media people and publishers. I have been told by many others the same about your writing. You have a gift that should be shared by the world. My personal favorite photo -- Brian in front of the Capital Bldg., arms outstretched, smile as wide as the Mississippi. Love it ! Ken Adderson Amazing! Is all that I can say! The day was simply ecstatic and perfect for our times! I’m proud to be an American, which is NOT something that comes out of my mouth very often! Of course your magnetic energy would have you be in the places you were for this event -- again, it’s only perfect! Thank you for sharing your inspiring words with me. As I have said many times before about your writing, it's like I'm right there in the experience with you and it keeps me sucked in! You HAVE to write something about your life and all of your experiences...call it, "B the Adventureman"! And then maybe a super hero movie could be made after the book! OK, maybe not the movie – but for sure the book! Keep it rockin’ and rolling! Love Megan Reese I SO LOVE IT!!!! The top picture is my favorite!!! It's Soooooooooo like you to get right to the front of all the action!!! xoxo Kerry Mertlick, NYC WOW! Brian, I've loved getting these notes from you these last few days ..... your enthusiasm is infectious and I'm thrilled that you got to see the Obamas close up. What a great story! love ya, Zoe Artemis, NYC Hey Brian -- so glad you had a great experience. I looked for you on TV. Yes, America is back and strong. My favorite moments: when George Bush had to sit there and take it while Obama quoted scripture correctly calling his policies "childish" ... and watching Dick Cheney complete his transformation into Dr. Strangelove for all to see. Oh yeah, and the hope for a smarter, more caring, more responsive new leadership in the world. A great day. Levi Asher, author & webmaster Great job, Brian. Feels like the 60's came back around again to catch up with you. Thanks. Paul Stern, NYC Awesome, Brian :) Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of us! I'm remembering what occurred yesterday, and I'm smiling a genuine smile or three. It's a new dawn and a new day and a new life. Obamanos! :) Peace, Dan Kaufman, designer Great big gorgeous pics, Bri! -- you are beaming! Sloy & Nic in Oregon Dear Brian: Thank you soooo much for sharing your past few days with all of the expat American/Canadian folks who share your ideals, hopes, desires, peace and fulfillment ... and some "shit-eatin'" grins that just won't go away. :-) I so enjoyed being a witness to your witnessing. Thank you! Randi Oakes, Democrats Abroad, Miami/Burlington Outstanding descriptions! As always.
What a day, huh?
Thanks for the “blow-by-blow” and for your ongoing energy for being there and reporting it to your friends and fans.
Bless you, my brother.
I say — “It’s a Brave New World!”
All the best,
John Cassady

Hi Brian,
Thanks so much for the amazing account of an amazing day!!
I just finished writing a book with Michael Lang, so I’ve forwarded your missive to him, Chip Monck, and others who put on Woodstock in ‘69.
And cool pix!! You & Garth look like pals….
Keep up the great life!
best,
Holly George-Warren, author & editor

Thank you, Brian! Thank you!
Your commentary and insight has been a gift for more than a year. Your unique perspective on both election night and the Inauguration are the big red bow on those presents.
Like everyone, I’m still processing it all.
Safe travels, Brian — looking forward to more from you!
Whitney in Minnesota

Brian —
You are brilliant!!!!!
Your written word made me able to imagine what is was like to be on The Mall, hearing the sounds and feeling the feelings of the day.
I watched everything I could but nothing was as intense as what you describe.
I encourage you to send this to all the newspapers, CBC, Toronto Life, … whatever you can think of to get your wonderful talent more exposure.
You were born to write.
Thank you for bringing it all home.
Love,
Sandra Baldwin

Brian, you are amazing!
Now, I say this to you, in all my best wisdom ….. YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK ALL ABOUT THIS RIDE !
In fact, I’m surprised, as many, many others have said who read your great words, that you are not already a noted writer.
Your writing talents are truly amazing, top of the class and I strongly suggest to you, to send some of your work to several media people and publishers.
I have been told by many others the same about your writing.
You have a gift that should be shared by the world.
My personal favorite photo — Brian in front of the Capital Bldg., arms outstretched, smile as wide as the Mississippi. Love it !
Ken Adderson

Amazing! Is all that I can say!
The day was simply ecstatic and perfect for our times! I’m proud to be an American, which is NOT something that comes out of my mouth very often!
Of course your magnetic energy would have you be in the places you were for this event — again, it’s only perfect!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring words with me. As I have said many times before about your writing, it’s like I’m right there in the experience with you and it keeps me sucked in!
You HAVE to write something about your life and all of your experiences…call it, “B the Adventureman”! And then maybe a super hero movie could be made after the book!
OK, maybe not the movie – but for sure the book!
Keep it rockin’ and rolling!
Love
Megan Reese

I SO LOVE IT!!!!
The top picture is my favorite!!!
It’s Soooooooooo like you to get right to the front of all the action!!!
xoxo
Kerry Mertlick, NYC

WOW!
Brian, I’ve loved getting these notes from you these last few days ….. your enthusiasm is infectious and I’m thrilled that you got to see the Obamas close up. What a great story!
love ya,
Zoe Artemis, NYC

Hey Brian — so glad you had a great experience.
I looked for you on TV. Yes, America is back and strong.
My favorite moments: when George Bush had to sit there and take it while Obama quoted scripture correctly calling his policies “childish” …
and watching Dick Cheney complete his transformation into Dr. Strangelove for all to see.
Oh yeah, and the hope for a smarter, more caring, more responsive new leadership in the world. A great day.
Levi Asher, author & webmaster

Great job, Brian.
Feels like the 60’s came back around again to catch up with you.
Thanks.
Paul Stern, NYC

Awesome, Brian :)
Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of us!
I’m remembering what occurred yesterday, and I’m smiling a genuine smile or three.
It’s a new dawn and a new day and a new life. Obamanos! :)
Peace,
Dan Kaufman, designer

Great big gorgeous pics, Bri! — you are beaming!
Sloy & Nic in Oregon

Dear Brian:
Thank you soooo much for sharing your past few days with all of the expat American/Canadian folks who share your ideals, hopes, desires, peace and fulfillment … and some “shit-eatin’” grins that just won’t go away. :-)
I so enjoyed being a witness to your witnessing.
Thank you!
Randi Oakes, Democrats Abroad, Miami/Burlington

]]> By: from the middle of the trip . . . http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/the-dc-dispatches/comment-page-1/#comment-100 from the middle of the trip . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:30:29 +0000 http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/26/the-dc-dispatches/#comment-100 Hey man, After reading all your reports, I feel like I was there! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!! So glad you had such a bracing, thrilling experience. Chris Francescani, ABC Hey Brian ... you're more American than any of us! I thank you with all my heart for being there for me, for us all. And for keeping me/us in the loop of the feeling ... something not able to be transmitted, even free on HBO. Keep Obama safe. He's in your hands. Lee Noonan Beeeeeutiful! Our buses to DC are about to be Barack 'n' rollin' I'm gonna pass the poem around on all 3! You are a GIFTED poet! Julie Buchanon, Democrats Abroad I really appreciate these dispatches. I feel that I'm there with you. I suspect Obama will walk and not ride in the car during the parade. My guess anyway. So, watch for the secret service guys if you are on the route and keep your hands where they can see them. Just advice from someone who lived in DC. Have fun, but you're probably doing a lot of that already. Take plenty of pics too, so we can all get a glimpse of your experience. Richard Mirabelli, Executive Director, Burloak Nursing Home Dude, Great reporting. Awesome. Ralph just sent me your e-mail! Good God! Well done! Philip Hopkins, filmmaker Hey Brian, Wall-to-wall media coverage in Canada on the Inauguration. In Kenya they've been dancing in the streets for the past 4 days. Sounds like an awesome experience. We'll have to talk when you get back to T.O. -- You experienced a significant historical event firsthand. Rock On and thanks for the updates! Dr. Benji Kleiman I've been reading your blazing dispatches! Are you kidding? You got in to the sound check?!?! How do you do it? Bill Hodgson, musician Enjoying your reports, Brian -- it must be great to be there! Levi Asher, author/webmaster Hey Brian, Great photos, you certainly had a great seat! Enjoy your day in D.C. Again, thanks for taking us along on your ride. Your emails went as far as Washington State. Peace out ... Delores DiGiovanni, New York Dylan Group Hey man,
After reading all your reports, I feel like I was there!
GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!
So glad you had such a bracing, thrilling experience.
Chris Francescani, ABC

Hey Brian … you’re more American than any of us!
I thank you with all my heart for being there for me, for us all.
And for keeping me/us in the loop of the feeling … something not able to be transmitted, even free on HBO.
Keep Obama safe. He’s in your hands.
Lee Noonan

Beeeeeutiful!
Our buses to DC are about to be Barack ‘n’ rollin’
I’m gonna pass the poem around on all 3!
You are a GIFTED poet!
Julie Buchanon, Democrats Abroad

I really appreciate these dispatches. I feel that I’m there with you. I suspect Obama will walk and not ride in the car during the parade. My guess anyway. So, watch for the secret service guys if you are on the route and keep your hands where they can see them. Just advice from someone who lived in DC.
Have fun, but you’re probably doing a lot of that already. Take plenty of pics too, so we can all get a glimpse of your experience.
Richard Mirabelli, Executive Director, Burloak Nursing Home

Dude,
Great reporting. Awesome. Ralph just sent me your e-mail! Good God! Well done!
Philip Hopkins, filmmaker

Hey Brian,
Wall-to-wall media coverage in Canada on the Inauguration.
In Kenya they’ve been dancing in the streets for the past 4 days.
Sounds like an awesome experience. We’ll have to talk when you get back to T.O. — You experienced a significant historical event firsthand.
Rock On
and thanks for the updates!
Dr. Benji Kleiman

I’ve been reading your blazing dispatches!
Are you kidding?
You got in to the sound check?!?!
How do you do it?
Bill Hodgson, musician

Enjoying your reports, Brian — it must be great to be there!
Levi Asher, author/webmaster

Hey Brian,
Great photos, you certainly had a great seat! Enjoy your day in D.C.
Again, thanks for taking us along on your ride. Your emails went as far as Washington State.
Peace out …
Delores DiGiovanni, New York Dylan Group

]]> By: The first responders . . . http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/the-dc-dispatches/comment-page-1/#comment-99 The first responders . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:09:49 +0000 http://brianhassett.com/2009/01/26/the-dc-dispatches/#comment-99 This shit's AMAZING, Brian!!!! Wow, wow, wow! "American Pie!" "This Land is Your Land!" w Seeger and Springsteen?!!! Whoa! Would you let us write a story based on your eyewitness account of the rehearsal? Let me know. F___in' brilliant, mate. Chris Francescani, ABC News Mr Obamathon -- You are so eloquent -- can I quote some of this for the DVD I'm making for the busses? I'll have it scrolling with, say, "Times They are a Changin'" in the background! Or "Oh Happy Day" by Aretha. Thanks, Julie Buchanon, Democrats Abroad Awesome! Brian, I love these dispatches! Thank you, Thank you! I watched the train coverage and the Baltimore stop yesterday (tissues in hand), and everything related I could find. Thank you for sharing your exciting rehearsal experience at the Mall last night. You are the perfect reporter/correspondent for me! Have a wonderful time sending out and soakin' in the hope, pride and great vibes. I'm thrilled about Pete Seeger, too! Stay safe (and as warm as you can), xxoo Anne Cohen You need to write a book on this entire Obama ride, from start to the inauguration, using all your reviews, comments, emails, your website and your thoughts. It’ll be great and you’ll have publishers lining up to sign you. Ken Adderson You are The Man! Paul Stern Yo! Bro -- Thanks for the heads up - WOW - you are there - wow! you rock! much love in the age of aquarius, Pat Russell You got me excited! I'm right there pounding on that dash board to Charlie Parker's <em>Salt Peanuts </em>with you, brother. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Man, a front seat to this historical moment in American history. I love your poem! It's right on. Simply . . . "WOW!" Keep writing all this down. I'm digging the hell out of it. I feel like I'm there. John Dorfner Thanks so much for all the info .... I'm sharing it with others. Enjoy being a part of history!!! Delores DiGiovanni, New York Dylan group This shit’s AMAZING, Brian!!!!
Wow, wow, wow! “American Pie!” “This Land is Your Land!” w Seeger and Springsteen?!!!
Whoa!
Would you let us write a story based on your eyewitness account of the rehearsal? Let me know.
F___in’ brilliant, mate.
Chris Francescani, ABC News

Mr Obamathon —
You are so eloquent — can I quote some of this for the DVD I’m making for the busses? I’ll have it scrolling with, say, “Times They are a Changin’” in the background! Or “Oh Happy Day” by Aretha.
Thanks,
Julie Buchanon, Democrats Abroad

Awesome! Brian, I love these dispatches! Thank you, Thank you!
I watched the train coverage and the Baltimore stop yesterday (tissues in hand), and everything related I could find.
Thank you for sharing your exciting rehearsal experience at the Mall last night.
You are the perfect reporter/correspondent for me! Have a wonderful time sending out and soakin’ in the hope, pride and great vibes. I’m thrilled about Pete Seeger, too!
Stay safe (and as warm as you can),
xxoo
Anne Cohen

You need to write a book on this entire Obama ride, from start to the inauguration, using all your reviews, comments, emails, your website and your thoughts. It’ll be great and you’ll have publishers lining up to sign you.
Ken Adderson

You are The Man!
Paul Stern

Yo! Bro –
Thanks for the heads up -
WOW – you are there – wow!
you rock!
much love in the age of aquarius,
Pat Russell

You got me excited! I’m right there pounding on that dash board to Charlie Parker’s Salt Peanuts with you, brother. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Man, a front seat to this historical moment in American history. I love your poem! It’s right on.
Simply . . . “WOW!”
Keep writing all this down. I’m digging the hell out of it.
I feel like I’m there.
John Dorfner

Thanks so much for all the info …. I’m sharing it with others.
Enjoy being a part of history!!!
Delores DiGiovanni, New York Dylan group

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