[GretchenM]

How in the world did Dubya give a speech so casually and full of confidence while facing that poisonous group?

I am sure he has some kind of basic philosophy about being positive that motivates him. I also think he just pretends they are going to like him and accept him as a regular guy until they actually DO those things, and that he refuses to be intimidated by Their Sournesses. He just goes in and plans to win them over, just as he went to Europe in the summer of 2001 and wow'd the negativvvvies. And he just keeps on like the Energizer Bunny, winning them over one heart at a time.

[kitkat]

Thank you all for the prayers. I think you helped. The pain has subsided for now and I'm seeing a physical therapist tomorrow. I believe it's a pinched nerve in the neck and the side of the face. OUCH!

But, what a nice surprise to turn on the computer and discover that you were praying for me and I didn't even know about it.

Mike, I'm praying for your very special brother's safety.