Out bright and early to today's destination, Yakima Washington. As the sun was rising we were treated to a lightening display over the mountains and then over the highway, quite a show.. and then a rainbow! Our "guest" in the car was Mr. Pres. who read us his book "The Audacity of Hope". I had read it soon after we met him at a book signing and just before he announced his decision to run. But listening to the book, in his own voice, and with the perspective of what has transpired since 2006 put a whole different spin on the book.
One chapter was particularly interesting when he talked about his first time as a Senator using a private jet. He tells the story of how cool it was with all its exclusive trappings. But he also warns of how perks like this makes it easy to loose sight of you constituency below. (I guess he has no choice when it comes to using Air Force One) . I could not help to think about all the times I have criss- crossed this country at 40,000 feet without ever getting the perspective of places and people that you get on a road trip like this one. Take the couple in the pic...not likely to find in first class on Delta or even in New York..but just go to Twin Falls Idaho..and there they are!! America!
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