January 19, 2005

• Mercy Maud, do you realize there are NINE official inaugural balls? 

  
  

  That doesn't count the most coveted event, the Black Tie and Boots Ball, going on as I type this, and sponsored by the Texas State Society of Washington, D.C.  On eBay tickets for it were fetching upwards of $1,250 a pair.

  
  

  The winning bidder must've heard the Kilgore Rangerettes and Asleep at the Wheel were going to be there. 

  
  

  Inaugural balls date from 1809, when James Madison took office.  He and Dolly charged for admission at the door, then watched everyone dance from a platform.

  
  

  The spirit of American enterprise!  Gotta love it. 

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