[honeychile]

I just saw the applause this morning, and I have to admit that, while it was inappropriate, I really think that it was genuine. At a funeral home, you would put your hand on someone's shoulder or whatever, but in such a public arena, I do think it was meant as "thank you" or "welcome home" type thing. I don't think that there were any evil intentions meant by it.

Thanks for the info about Blair House! With all the dignitaries who will be there, I was wondering who would be where!