[Syberyenta]

"I aam also thinking of writing to Condi Rice, Laura Bush and some of her other heros "....

What about your Congressman, Representative, State Senator &c.? Perhaps they'd be willing to stop by and say a few words of support and thanks for her civic involvement.

Remember, all politics is local.

[Viking2002]

Hey, that wouldn't be a bad idea. Get one of your local reps to do something useful (other than spend your tax money and dodge responsibility), and come spend an hour at her party. And get it catered, too. Something good. Something all-American. Steak and corn-on-the-cob.