For those of us who are unhappy with the current political situation, to see an articulate, compassionate and civil politician who is also a warm and funny human being was heart-lifting. It was too bad that there was so little publicity in advance, so that more people could take advantage of this opportunity: as Biden put it, to be "nostalgic for the future." The interview form was very successful, especially given that the interviewer was the director of the National Civil Rights Museum. She kept her questions to the minimum, and focused mainly on Biden's recent book, "Promise Me, Dad." I went right out and bought it for Father's Day. As to the venue, the Orpheum is always a treat, although our seats were really too far away to get a good view. The valet parking was a good idea, but there was a lot of chaos after the program, and it could be better managed.