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State of the Union

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:49:28 +0000

I have given up watching most political speeches. They are better than sleeping pills for me. I would rather read the transcripts later and make my own opinion. Take for instance, Obama’s State of the Union address. It was constantly interrupted by clapping and standing and fawning, uggh!

The Constitution does require the President to give a State of the Union report to Congress from time to time. There is no set time table. And, it does not have to be a speech either. Thomas Jefferson preferred to give his State of the Union to Congress in written form. Bless you Thomas Jefferson!

When A Horse Could Roam Free

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:17:54 +0000

Lyndon Johnson surprised President John F. Kennedy by giving Caroline, the President’s daughter a pony named Macaroni. The horse was allowed to roam freely on the White House grounds and horse supplies were provided to keep the horse fed. Macaroni, received thousands of fan letters from the America public, but I am unsure if any of the letters were actually read by Macaroni.

Besides the pet pony, the Kennedy’s kept a number of other pets at the White House including Charlie, Caroline Kennedy’s Welsh terrier Tom Kitten, a cat and Robin, a canary. Other animals included: Bluebell and Marybelle, parakeets, Tex and Leprechaun, ponies, Debbie and Billie, hamsters. Pushinka, Shannon, Wolf, and Clipperâ€“ dogs, Butterfly, White Tips, Blackie and Streakerâ€“ Pushinka and Charlie’s pups. Also Zsa Zsa, a rabbit, and Sardar, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy’s horse.

Quite a collection!

Cherry Blossoms

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:36:36 +0000

One of my favorite times of the year is when the cherry blossom trees bloom in Washington, DC. Although I am still partial to Japanese Magnolia trees, the cherry trees are beautiful!

The cherry tree found in Washington, CD is the Kwanzan flowering cherry tree. It is a national tree of honor that was placed everywhere in Washington, DC at the turn of the century by Japanese diplomats. This tree has gigantic clusters of pinkish blooms that develop white as each flower ages.

We are Americans!

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:31:55 +0000

Today I was in Philadelphia. I took a walking tour of the Independence Hall area with a tour guide. The guide reminded us of a quote by Patrick Henry from 1775. Patrick Henry represented Virginia in the First Continental Congress. He wanted his fellow Virginians to defend themselves against the British troops. He stated:

the distinctions between Virginia, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I AM NOT A VIRGINIAN, BUT AN AMERICAN!

I think sometimes we forget that we are AMERICANS. We have started to call ourselves Irish Americans or African Americans or Italian Americans. Why do we separate ourselves in this manner. Sure, we can all be proud of our heritage, but first, WE ARE AMERICANS!