Monday night I went to DuPont Circle to metaphorically “sage the White House” with comedian Kate Clinton. When we got there at around 5 p.m. the crowds were already starting to pour in. Rainbow flags and Bush protesters filled the circle, music filled the air, and various tents were proped up to solicit support for x and y causes. Not surprisingly, there was also a big inflatable Bush, complete with flight suit and extra long Pinnochio nose. Surrounding the “doll” was a mountain of shoes that people were invited to throw at him, literally giving Bush the boot.
doneKate Clinton was great — the crowd brought a lot of sage with them and although it was a little intense to be around so much sage going all at once (woah!), it was a really great experience. As one, we celebrated purifying D.C. in preparation for the incoming administration. It just felt amazing for that moment to finally be upon us.
Tags: D.C., DuPont Circle, Give Bush the boot, Inauguration 2009, inauguration eve, Kate Clinton, Sage the white house, Washington
