[JustAmy]

Good morning, FRiends!! Happy Monday.

Today's celebrations are:



Stay Home with Your Kids Day!




The Wizard of Oz Premiered in 1939.
It starred Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley and Bert Lahr.

Wishing everyone a Marvelous Monday!!

[OESY]

Four politicians are caught in a tornado, and off they whirled to OZ. They finally make it to the Emerald City and came before the Great Wizard.

“WHAT BRINGS YOU BEFORE THE GREAT WIZARD OF OZ?”

Barack Obama stepped forward timidly: “I fumbled the Russian invasion of Georgia problem, was outfoxed by the Clintons on convention appearances, and was too meandering in my answers to Rev. Rick Warren's questions so as not to offend anyone in the country. I've come for some courage.”

“NO PROBLEM!” says the Wizard. “WHO IS NEXT?”

Nancy Pelosi steps forward, “Well, I don't understand one thing about economics—especially the Law of Supply and Demand. I don't even know which Congress passed it or whether we can repeal it. I.......I think I need a brain.”

“DONE” says the Wizard. “WHO COMES NEXT BEFORE THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ?”

Up stepped Harry Reid sadly, “I'm told by the American people that I need a heart. They also told me that I need a personality and that I'm a crotchety old obstructionist fool, but I'll take your gifts one at a time--just like back at home.”

“I'VE HEARD THEY'RE TRUE!” says the Wizard. “CONSIDER IT DONE.”

There is a great silence in the hall. Bill Clinton is just standing there, looking around, but doesn't say a word. Irritated, the Wizard finally asks, “WHAT DO YOU WANT?”

“Is Dorothy here?”

A faint voice could be heard from behind the curtain that sounded just like John Edwards' voice: "Bill wait your turn. I have damn little time before Elizabeth comes out of remission again."

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[OESY]

The Emerald City

Somewhere under the rainbow
the Emerald City gleams
I've been there many times before
and still go there in dreams
With towers tall that touch the sky
many wondrous things to see
I'll show them all to you, my dear
take my hand and come with me

Somewhere under the rainbow
that sparkling city shines
Where people help their fellow man
and treat each other kind
I gaze across the Hudson
see the towers standing tall
it sometimes it makes me wonder
why when closer I feel small

— Laura Josselyn © 2001

NOTE from Laura: This poem is dedicated to all of the members of the New York City
Fire Department, and to my father, Salvatore Pilato “Rocky” who passed away last year.
My father was a NYC Fire Marshal, a NYC Fireman, a lifelong Honorary Chief of the
NYC Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Emerald Society. He served this
country in both the US Air Force and the US Navy. He showed me, as well as my brothers
and sisters, so much about life and about our beautiful home, New York City -
the true heart of it, and it has so much heart to see. As are all New York City Firemen,
my father was a very brave man, and a shining example of a giving and heroic soul.

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[Billie]

LOL! I love your Stay Home with your Kids graphic. Momma pig doesn’t look too happy about it!