I was home on my couch, nestled in for the night, when I heard a rumor that the White House was rainbow-colored. So I had no choice but to change out of my pajamas (and into my only marginally more appropriate workout clothes) and walk the eight blocks down to the White House to witness history.
I may have shown up alone with only my iPhone for company (and documentation), but the crowd was INCLUSIVE. People were welcoming, joyful and celebratory, handing off cameras so strangers could help each other get better angles than traditional selfies would afford.
I saw women jumping, men hugging, and more than a few people squealing. I took my share of photos (and helped others with theirs), then stood quietly under a tree, taking it all in. There may have been a few tears as I marveled that for once we got it right.
In a week that has contained much pain, it was a balm to see LOVE come out on top.
I’m thrilled for you that you got to see this, pithy. It does feel like we got something right, doesn’t it? And as the mother of a gay teen, I am overjoyed that she is now legally entitled to marry who she wants. Thank you for sharing this image and for getting out of your pjs. I probably would have just gone down there without changing.