Inauguration Day Menu


I ran out of steam last night, blogging wise, but dinner had a distinctly American theme - Chilli Con Carne, Cajun Potato Salad and Corn on the Cob followed by Apple Pie and Ice Cream.


  


Glasgow and Washington (20/01/21)

Settling down to watch the inauguration after a hearty bowl of leek and potato soup - it's cold here in Glasgow just as it is in Washington DC!

  


Biden Harris Inauguration - January 20th 2021

I am declaring a local holiday in this small part of Glasgow today for the very excellent reason that today marks the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice-President of the United States of America.

I plan to watch today's events as they unfold on TV and celebrate the occasion with friends and family on both sides of the Atlantic - via Zoom and WhatsApp.

And just for fun I plan to share some of my favourite Trump posts from the blog going back over the past four years.

  

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