Chicagoist: Dispatch From D.C.: The Swearing In

better2

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:35 -0600

I am a realist. I figured aim for the middle. Atleast then I am still closer than 50% of the people there. Besides, I am 5'6", what better place than perched on a little hill?

Marcus Gilmer

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:20:15 -0600

Wait...Duck was that far back?

Marcus Gilmer

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:19:18 -0600

Thanks, Nance!

better2

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:16:05 -0600

Well I am glad you took a pic of the crowd. Had you panned down to the base of the Washington monument, maybe just maybe, you would have seen Duck =)

Nancy Cox

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:35:46 -0600

WOW, Marcus!!! I didn't know you took such AWESOME pictures in addition to being an AWESOME writer. I'm so very proud of you, and jealous too. I would have loved to have been in DC for this historic moment. Never thought I would see this day come, but here we are. The mood of the country has changed, somewhat like it was when JFK and Martin Luther King were around, but you're too young to know about that. Obama has given us hope and a promise that things ARE going to change, and you're very fortunate to be a part of all this. Again, I'm so VERY proud of you!!! From your "older Sis" here in Huntsville, AL. Nance :)

Marcus Gilmer

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:22:20 -0600

Thanks to the Senate Press Gallery

Marcus Gilmer

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:20:37 -0600

Thanks. I got this thing and I'm f'n golden.

BlueFairlane

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:44:07 -0600

Lord,Marcus, how much did you slip Blagojevich for those seats? How about Burris? Daley? Man, those seats are frakking valuable things. Awesome shots, by the way. Great job.

S.D.

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:26:32 -0600

... How in the world did you get such a good Seat?!?! Great Photos!

Benjy Lipsman

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:25:58 -0600

Wow! Nice pics, Marcus!

Lizz K

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:31:57 -0600

Chicagoist has pull because Chicagoist has a tirelessly awesome editor. Kudos, Marcus...you deserve it.

Rob Christopher

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:26:44 -0600

Sweet pics! Sweet spot! Bet you never imagined you'd be doing this!

Stealth

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:07:41 -0600

Wow, either Marcus has a really great camera or he had really great seats, meaning Chicagoist has more pull than I thought.