A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT BUSH (PHOTOS): 1.21.04

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[GretchenEE]

The economy was today's hot topic, as the President spoke with participants during a discussion on job training and the economy at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township, Ohio.

He traveled on to Phoenix to attend a discussion on job training and the economy at Mesa Community College, the day after announcing in his State of the Union address a $250 million proposal for new job-training grants channeled through community colleges.

The White House hosted its second "Radio Day" on Wednesday as an opportunity for local and national radio hosts to interview White House officials and Cabinet members. Full story.

Tomorrow, the President's Economic Advisor Greg Mankiw will discuss the economy on Ask the White House tomorrow at 1:30pm. Submit questions here.

Karen Hughes was today's guest on Ask the White House.

Laura Bush spoke to reporters at Discovery Middle School after visiting a seventh-grade Learning Strategies class in Orlando, Florida. She also took part in a roundtable discussion of research-based education methods for literacy challenged students.

Enjoy your daily dose of W, and welcome back to Sanity Island.

[homemom]

***Too late Mike. It's already blue. Or was that hot pink?***

I thought she got a mohawk. :-)

[mike1sg]

Oh, and no packages yet. The night flying is going very well, it just kind of complicates everything here a little, about half the company on night shift, some just going to bed when I get up.

[dittomom]

More from the president's "casual dinner"...

PHOENIX - A day after making a surprise anti-steroids appeal, President Bush (news - web sites) organized a casual dinner out at a Mexican restaurant with several baseball executives.

Bush was in town as part of a three-state swing to promote themes from his State of the Union address Tuesday night. In his public remarks in Ohio and Arizona on Wednesday, he didn't repeat his call for pro sports leagues to implement stringent policies against performance-enhancing drugs and for athletes to be good role models on anti-doping.

But he chose to end his day at the Teepee Mexican restaurant, located in a Phoenix neighborhood replete with strip malls and car dealerships. Bush dined with Arizona Diamondbacks (news) owner Jerry Colangelo, manager Bob Brenly, general manager Joe Garagiola Jr., and Anaheim Angels (news) owner Arte Moreno.

Bush, himself a former managing partner of the Texas Rangers (news), showed up for the brief, early dinner without the suit and tie he had worn all day and in a casual open-collared blue shirt. From his table, he chatted with the restaurant owner and a few patrons, and could be heard telling a gaggle of onlookers: "Go buy some nachos."

[mupcat]

"**He looks EXTREMELY handsome in that blue shirt, with a dark blue tie . . ."

I'm hard pressed to remember something he's NOT been extremely handsome in....LOL!!

[homemom]

That's what my husband said, too, but I'm not. After two days with my 18-month old niece, I'm SURE I'm too old for a baby. (Tho I have to confess when I see a really tiny one I remember those precious times, but who doesn't, right?)

[homemom]

***I'm having short bursts of cleaning energy. I've been stuck at home for 2 weeks fighting off a respiritory something or other, and have cabin fever BAD.***

Hope you're feeling better; just don't overdo.

[mike1sg]

I'll do that, they have been to see us a lot, they are seeking alot of advice on different things, we will take good care of them and get them headed in the right direction.

[dittomom]

Agree. Nothin' wrong with a little use of the "bully pulpit," don't ya' know!?!!!

[samantha]

Joan Rivers is a very classy lady in person,and she does not put on "airs". I met her a few years back while they were taping the John Davidson "Hollywood Squares",taped at the Diplomat in Hollywood Fla. A big cockatiel being used for a question about birds pooped on her shoulder,and probably ruined her expensive outfit,but she was very nice about it even though it really grossed her out. The others on the panels were snobby,petty,and snooty especially Jane and Audrey Meadows. I believe she is a registered pubbie.

[Brad’s Gramma]

MamaB....we're all praying for you, still.

[speekinout]

My hair started turning white in my 30's. That was fine for years, because it looked streaked. By my mid-40's, it was totally white. I tried low lights and other forms of coloring, but my hair is fine, and the coloring coarsens it. The low lights made it look like I had some strange form of hair weave, and the other coloring made it break off so I had a strange looking hairdo.
I don't try coloring any more. Before you do, I'd suggest asking your hairdresser if your hair is sturdy enough to handle harsh treatments.
I have friends who have great looking coloring, but it took me 2-3 years to recover from my misbegotten attempts.

[mystery-ak]

..at least you're not flying..ARE YOU?.......what should I do about the taxes...Im afraid to wait til May, the IRS may come and get me.

[prairiebreeze]

To those who asked and anybody else that's interested I have posted my experience attending a premiere of Mel Gibson's Passion Of The Christ on the FR Religion forum.

Prairie

[mike1sg]

The weather is slowly starting to heat back up, was near 80 yesterday, and should be nice again today. Can't wait for the mud to dry up, then the dust takes over and you can keep nothing clean.

[hoosierpearl]

You're so right admiral, about teaching your own children to read. We homeschooled, but even if we had not I was still going to teach my children to read. No way would I leave anything that important to a stranger who might or might not care about my child.

[DrDeb]

. . . am watching my tape of the SOTU speech -- just watched the section of the speech dedicated to the Patriot Act. As the congressman behind Tom DeLay 'whispered' (captured on tape) -- "Boy, did he set them up for that one!" I JUST LOVE THIS PRESIDENT!!


Night all!

[homemom]

Wow, were you THERE?!?!?! Looks like you'd have had to sit right on his lap to find a place at that table! :-)

I've never seen him in a plaid shirt before, but I LIKE IT!

[prairiebreeze]

God Bless you all. I'm keeping you in my prayers

Prairie

[mike1sg]

You need a back-up plan, a small home generator that will kick in in the event of a sudden power loss!