Kerry's dad married Rosemary Forbes. Her family was wealthy but there were lots of kids and there was not much money (relatively speaking) but they were society bluebloods. I think, can't quite remember, there was a rich aunt who helped out with the money and houses. Cauz Johnny and his sibs went to the right schools etc and travelled all over.
There's lots of good stuff in Kerry's family background and I hope it all comes out during this getting to know JFK campaign.
One thing of interest to voters is that Kerry's father died of prostate cancer...gee, we really need to see his medical records. He is not even one year post surgery for his cancer and we all now he looks not well.
When I told Mr. M that Kerry and Edwards were coming to our area (something I mentioned several posts ago) on a big post-convention tour, his first reaction was that Kerry would be so worn out after that he'd have to take a week off. Effin just doesn't look well. He has to take a lot of "breaks" from campaigning, and it's not all for Botox or body bronzing (which don't make him look any better!). Perhaps I shouldn't add that Mr. M's first reaction when I showed him the photos of Elizabeth Edwards posted previously on this thread was, "Yikes, she's a pig!" He's so judgmental!
In other news, I'm not Jewish, but if I were, I don't think I'd find this amusing:
He didn't get to read from the Torah. But Simon, donning a prayer shawl and yarmulke, was surrounded by family, furry friends and platters of bagels as the Coton de Tulear recently celebrated his "bark" mitzvah.
"It's just another one of those things New York City dog owners do," said Simon's owner Beth Aronson, 27, a Manhattan sales executive. "He's a very socialized dog, and for him it was a happy occasion." rest of story
Oy!
Thanks for the details! Looking forward to all the dirt that's fit to ignore by the NYT.
Two horrible thoughts: should Effin' get into office, do you think he'd appoint the beast to something like AG or Sec'y. of State? *shudder*