January 22, 2009

StreetTalk by Carol Rosen

Tuesday was the inauguration of the America’s first African American president. How did you mark the day?
(Asked at the PW Market)


“We’re having company for dinner. We’re getting rid of Bush and will now have a president with vision and is a leader who can inspire the people to work together and rebuild the country.”

Pat Lockyer, 56
Almaden
Research nurse


“I am getting ready for it. I’m watching the news and I am amazed at the amount of money that’s going into the day including security. But I don’t want to discredit the day because it will be an historic day for our country. I do pray for God’s hand in this administration.“

Anita Maemone, 52
Almaden
Homemaker


“Everyone, family and friends, are coming over to watch on my big screen television. They will be coming over in the morning to celebrate the great president that we are about to have.”

Massoud Javid, 57
Almaden
Artist


“I’m going to be watching the inaugural activities on TV with my family.”

Jody Tempel, 41
Almaden
Homemaker


“We’re definitely watching it. We definitely think it’s history. We may gather a group of friends together. Almost everyone we know is happy that he won the election.”

Molly Lawe, 41
Almaden
Stained glass artist


“I am going over to have potluck with friends who are TIVOing the ceremonies and we will watch it together.”

Nancy Takaichi
Almaden
Retired


“Nothing at all.”

Will Todd, 60
Almaden
Engineer


“I have coffee with a group of six to eight friends and we plan to drop our kids off at school and gather at one house to watch it. It’s already sending chills up my spine.”

Jane Unger, 40ish
Almaden
Office manager


“I’ll watch it on TV, it’s just another day.”

Mickie Azzarello, 53
Almaden
Silk plant designer