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farzana-versey's picture
Sep.05.2012
Michelle Obama did what any good wife does – made her husband look like he needed her. By default, America needs her. Apparently, her speech at the Democratic Convention was a huge hit. Political spouses play a major role in US politics. So, did her human interest angle make sense? As...
lucinda-b-watson's picture
Aug.12.2011
When the Kennedy’s came to stay.. Most of our childhood was spent in relative peace within the confines of 11 Meadowcroft Lane or Stowe, Vermont once my Dad made a little more money! There were so many of us it seemed to me it was impossible to be alone and I am sure that is why I am always...
melinda-marchiano's picture
May.07.2010
I am deeply honored this evening.  I received a thank you note from our President Obama, and his wife, Mrs. Obama.  I believe this means they received the first edition of Grace that I sent to them last December.  I love knowing they received it, and I love their lovely good manners:)  The note is...
john-braun's picture
Oct.23.2009
Here is a good example of the White House's hypocrisy and it demonstrates that the real reason the administration is attacking Fox News is NOT that Fox News is not a real news outlet, but because the White House cannot tolerate any opinion that disagrees with theirs. First, background. In case you...
john-braun's picture
Jul.30.2009
I am not going to mention healthcare today. Well, I won't mention it again, today. Support for Obama's plan is slipping quickly, so great job to all of you who have been contacting your representatives. If it fails, maybe a real discussion of true reform can begin, rather than an expansion of...
jessica-barksdale-inclan's picture
Jul.17.2009
I am not one, I always believe, to be over-awed by things.  Of course, until I am.  The Virgin Guadalapue in Mexico City at the Basillica just about did me in.  Something there, in that viewing room, converted me to a mess of weeping wails.  Same with the American Cemetary in Normandy. Now, I did...