The tradition & history of Inaugural balls

"Never have so many paid so much to dance so little."
- Lyndon B. Johnson, about the overcrowded 1965 balls

Our president-elect plans to attend 10 Inaugural balls. Do you know when the first Inaugural ball was held? Visit my blog to find out.

Winter Wonderland in Gettysburg

Just wanted to add one photo of the Winter Wonderland in Pennsylvania (and all over the Northeast) that I missed putting on my blog.

The camera lens doesn't quite capture the sparkling beauty of the landscape, but it gives those in warmer climates at least an idea of how glittery an ice-covered world can be.

This was taken in the morning after the sun had come up and started the melting process. (Although there is still some ice left three days later). Also, as you might be able to tell, it left the woods a tangle of broken limbs and fallen trees.

Since I have an outdoor wood furnace that heats both house and hot water - that is not a bad thing.