Posted on 01/22/2005 11:32:53 AM PST by Wolfstar
The President, First Lady and their parents relaxed at the White House today. Former President GHW Bush visited the press corps on duty in the WH press briefing room.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: This week, Washington has been marked by pomp and circumstance. In a free nation, these ceremonies are more than pageantry. They underscore that public office is a public trust. America's elected leaders derive their authority from the consent of the American people, whom we serve. This is a high privilege, and that privilege carries a serious responsibility: to confront problems now, instead of passing them on to future generations.
As long as I hold this office, I promise that I will serve all Americans and will work to promote the unity of our great nation. And working together, we will secure the blessings of liberty, not only for ourselves, but for generations of Americans to come.
President George W. Bush, Presidential Radio Address, Jan. 22, 2005.
Even though she's always proudly kept her homespun quality, the President's mother is a class act all the way.
I was particularly pleased to see Mary in a promient role just hope there is no flack because of her lifestyle about her being the one that held the bible.
~ Gogranny ..... grandson Jarrett, deployed
~ Inspectorette ..... son Eric
~ LBGA ..... son is deployed
~ Slip18 ..... nephew is aboard ship - active duty USN
~ mrs tiggywinkle .. nephew Michael is in the Navy
~ milagro .. son is deployed in the Mid-East
~ Jewels1091 .. friend of daughter Chris (Navy)
~ from hoosiermama
.. Shanty & Josh (husband & wife just deployed separately)
.. Bill and Bill (both military academy grads)
..(when you teach, they're all your kids)
~ Pippin .. niece in the Air Force . nephew in the Army stationed in the Far East and his new daughter, Jazmine
~ WomanofStandard .. a dear friend's sons, Troy (Air Force) in Italy and Tyler (Army) at Ft. Bragg, NC
~ Warriormom .. CIA agents whose plane crashed and may have been kidnapped in Colombia
~ Freeper Per-Ling .. active duty in the Navy .. has a wife and 2-year-old
~ leenie312 .. son Nicholas is in the Marines
~ rintense . . friend's brother, Brian Z.
.. friend, Matt (who is a Freeper), deployed to the Mid-East
~ AF_Blue .. active-duty AF
~ JulieRNR21 .. a friend's grandson, Wesley in the USAF
~ bigeasy .. friends husband is deployed .. he asks for prayer for justice, wisdom, swift return home
~ fc2tomschermuly (Navy) he is a FReeper, as is his sister (mjaneangels@aolcom) and their father is a lurker
~ EuroFrog .. husband, SSG Mike, deployed to Kuwait
.. SSG Kris, friend of SSG Mike in Kuwait
~ whoever .. son Adam, on a Navy ship in a hot zone hes a single father (a widower) with a 10 y/o daughter
~ annyokie .. son, Ian (Navy)
~ IncPen .. Sarah (who was IncPens maid of honor at her wedding), Air Force flight nurse, just landed in Kuwait
.. friends son Matt is in Kuwait
.. brother in law Paul is awaiting deployment
~ TruthNtegrity .. cousin's son, Andy, is a Midshipman at the US Navy Academy, studying Astronautical Physics; wants to be a pilot
~ RoseofTexas .. the son of a friend, Leo, an MP in Kuwait
~ goodnesswins .. neighbors husband, Bruce, flying C-17's from Germany to Iraq
~ azGOPgals friends friend, Jeremy who is in the 10th Mountain Division
~ FresnoArmyBrat .. a cousin
~ Jim Robinson .. two nephews
~ Marysecretary .. grand-nephew, Paul, who is in Iraq
~ tinacart .. best friend's son, Cody - 4th Infantry
~ DallasDeb .. niece in Army, posted to Kuwait, may be repairing comm equipment in Iraq
~ hoosiermama .. Callie, in Iraq; Dawn's brother ??? and George in a tank somewhere
.. one of our teachers Dan, working stateside to help "process" military and supplies
~ bigghurtt .. 5 years in the Army, soon-to-be Special Forces
~ JulieRNR21 ..... friend Betty's grandson, Matt, in US Army
~ Scott Speicher from Desert Storm
~ McLynnan .. Seth, closest friends son-in-law, deploying to Iraq
~ PhiKapMoms daughter, Jennifer, U. S. Navy
~ Cate .. son David, in Iraq since June with the 4th ID
~ ladyinred .. Josh, newly deployed to Iraq
.. Also, Josh's sister Pamela
.. their mother now has 2 children over there and one who has just returned home
~ JulieRNR21 .. J.C., now serving in US Army in Iraq
~ ntnychik .. the members of the 10th Mountain Division (which will be in Iraq for the long haul) and their families
~ Pan_Yan & Pan_Yans Wife .. friend, Mike, stateside now but expects to go back to Iraq in late winter
~ Jewels1091 .. Nick (friend of youngest daughter) going to Iraq for 18 months
~ MS.BEHAVIN .. friend's son-in-law, Scott, has been deployed to Iraq
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator .. son Jake
~ Happy2BMe .. son Aaron has just left for a year in Iraq
~ Jaguar Girl .. nephew Jimmy is serving in the Air Force
~ hoosierpearl .. friend Robert, deployed to Afghanistan in March. He has three small children and a wife at home and has a particularly dangerous job
~ Lunatic Fringe .. brother deployed with the 2/7 Cavalry
~ Lunatic Fringe .. best friend from high school, deployed with the 1/7 Field Artillery
~ ODC-GIRL ... part of her unit is in Iraq
~ Jaguar Girl .. her cousin, Peter (Marines), has just been deployed to Iraq
~ Keith Matthew Maupin, the soldier who has been taken hostage. Prayers for his well-being and for his safe release and for strength and courage for his family.
~ TejasRose .. Candice, daughter of a close friend, is serving with the Army in Iraq
~ alaska-sgt .. asks for prayers for himself, his brother, and his brother-in-law, all members of the US Air Force
~ Pippin .. nephew's fiance who is also stationed in the Far East. (USArmy)
~ Kewlhand Tek, a FReeper, is currently serving in Iraq
~ bethelgrad, a FReeper, who is leaving for Rhode Island to train this summer as a Navy Chaplain. He especially asks for prayers for his wife and 2 young sons while he is gone.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked .. CD (Marines) has returned to (light) active duty while his wounds continue to heal. Prayers for his continued recuperation!
~ St.Mark .. nephew, somewhere between Syria and Fallujha (Marines); and son, in Twentynine Palms CA in training (Marines)
~ savagesusie .. son Cory is in Afghanistan
~ redhead .. granddaughter & husband (Stephanie and Josh) serving in Iraq
~ stand 4 something .. son Cade has joined the Air Guard and is in training.
~ Freeper firstiamaussoldier classified assignment, stateside
.. .. Sister-in-law, Deanna, USAF active duty HAFB
.. .. Ex-husband, Benton, 161st Air refueling FT ANG Sky Harbor (All second to fourth generation military.)
~ Texagirl4W .. nephew, Jesse (Navy)
~ Militiaman7 ..... son, Jonathan, who is a FReeper, is in Afghanistan with the Virginia Army National Guard.
~ jonsie .. son Ryan has been in Iraq as a medic with 1st Cav since Sept. 2003, he is now guarding the green zone
~ elder5 .. brother-in-law W0-2 Brian F., Army Reserve Chopper pilot, on his 2nd tour in Iraq
~ firstiamaussoldier .. son has been sworn in as a Marine Reserve in the delayed entry program as he finishes up high school
~ Don'tMessWithTexas .. 2 brothers-in-law in the service
.. a Lt.Cmdr in US Navy deployed in Guam
.. a Major in US Army deployed in the Sunni Triangle outside Baghdad.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked .. scoutmaster of our BSA troop, Rick (Army National Guard). His unit will be leaving for training in Sept. and shipping over to Iraq before the end of the year though he will not be going with them.
~ reformed_dem .. Luke (Marine), the son of a good friend, who is shipping out to Iraq in early Sept.
~ Texas Princess .. nephew Roland, (Air Force), currently stationed in Korea
~ Himyar ..... son, Robert, is deployed to the Mideast
~ W04Man .. Jared, the son of a high school friend, is in Iraq with the Louisiana National Guard
~ an anonymous FReeper .. son, Stephen (Army), in Baghdad
~ spotbust1 .. husband CW2 Frank (LAARNG), serving in Iraq
~ Ladysmith .. nephew, Elliott, starts bootcamp on 10/19/04 for the Army Reserves
~ LUV W .. son David is a Captain in the Air Force, stationed right now in Florida.
~ CyberAnt .. nephew Jody (USMC) is home from Japan but will be redeployed elsewhere in January.
~ Kentucky .. has a request for prayer from a Marine Mom whose son, Ramsey, is in Iraq
~ W04Man .. wifes niece's son, Brooks, is in Iraq
~ Trust but Verify .. friends husband, Donald, infantry scout with the 1st ID
~ snowtigger .. Peter, 1/24 INF (he drives a Stryker armored vehicle) .. just shipped out to Mosul
~ marylina .. friends son, Brandon (Navy) stationed on a destroyer that will be deployed to the MidEast in December
~ Reagan79 .. brother, Chris, a Marine Reservist from MS, will be leaving Jan 5th for Iraq
~ homemom .. Kelsey, a young lady now serving in Iraq
~ Sea2ShiningSea .. cousins son, James, is in Iraq
.. Chad, her adopted soldier
~ TruthNtegrity .. friend from church heading to Iraq for 3 months as a Civilian Analyst. In addition to praying for her safety, please pray for her husband, a retired Navy pilot who is very jittery about his wife going into harm's way.
~ mamaduck .. cousin, Carl, is a Sargeant Major stationed in FL right now and will deployed to Iraq after the new year
~ Pippin .. nieces husband, Sung, (Air Force and brand new American citizen) is to be deployed to S. Korea at the end of November
..niece, Melissa, is in the AirForce, currently stationed in GA
* ~ Blue Scourge .. a Freeper (Air Force), leaving for basic training
* ~ Collier .. friend, Jim, father of 3 girls....Iowa National Guard, currently in Afghanistan
* ~ repubmom .. son Brian has enlisted as a Special Forces recruit - he leaves for Basic right after Christmas
* ~ GOP-Pat .. cousin's husband Tommy, retired from sheriff's department in July to volunteer to go to Iraq to train the Iraqi troops.
* ~ SE Mom .. son Tommy, 101st AB, home now in Florida undergoing chemotherapy
* ~ pGfwabf .. son Tom is in Bagdad; son Mark is at boot camp in San Diego (Marines). He should graduate Feb. 11, do his advanced training and then ship to Iraq.
~ patriciaruth ..
.. In Mosul, Ron and Mac
.. In Baghdad, Rusty, Jonathan, Tim and Marwin
.. In Kirkuk, Charles, Armando, Nicole, Sean
.. In Balad, Paula, Claire, Jon, and Bobbie
.. Somewhere in Iraq, Michael, Eric, Jon
.. In Bagram, Mark
.. Somewhere in Afghanistan, Jerry, Dennis, Mark
..* At Walter Reed, DJ
~ Severa .. husband, Jason (FR screen name Hostel), USN P-3 Aircraft Mechanic
.. .. brother Wes, USAF First Lieutenant
.. .. Jason's cousin David, 101st Airborne
~ BonnieJ .. cousin Doug (Army) has returned from an extended tour in Iraq and a minor injury and is now scheduled to go to Afghanistan early in the new year.
* ~ MontanaCowgirlCop .. brother Ted, who is an 18-year-old Marine medic overseas right now
* ~ FReeper MikeinIraq
* ~ OldSarge .. a FReeper, Kentucky National Guard, leaving for Iraq in July (18 month deployment) after several months training in MS
* ~ WVNan .. John, the son of a friend, a Marine, is home safely.
* ~ WVNan .. friend and lurker Kathey's son, Brian (U.S. Army), deploying to Iraq in February
* ~ reformed_dem .. brother Drew has shipped out for Kuwait on his way to a year in Iraq
* ~ Ladysmith .. brother's fiance's son, Shane, is stationed in Germany and will eventually head to Iraq
* ~ arbee4bush .. daughter Kristen (FReeper KB4W) leaves for Air Force basic on Tues
* ~ redhead .. nephew, Michael, has returned safely from Iraq and is now serving in Washington state
* denotes change to the list (an addition or sometimes, thankfully, someone who has come home safely)
What a feast, Wolfstar. Thank you so much.
I don't know about future presidents, because Americans have always recoiled from old-world-style dynasties, but certainly some of those kids might run for governor, Congress, or serve in future presidential cabinets, or as ambassadors someday.
Exactly. Dignified. I appreciate her courage. She's a very nice looking, feminine woman, too. An excellent example!
Thanks for the link, DoughtyOne. I noted that photo, but liked the one of them shaking hands better. I also note the sour tone of the AP caption with the photo you linked.
I hope you and your folks are doing well.
With you in mind, I posted the photo of Dick Cheney showing off his cowboy boots. Had you seen it before? It just showed up today on one of the WH photo essays.
Papa Bush just could not get that smile off his face.....oh I love it!!!!
Hope you are counting the girls too! Any one of them could be elected to public office.
Back in a while dinner break
I "stole" it from another FReeper, who's making a bumper sticker out of it. It came from this thread, which I put up yesterday to lampoon the protestors. Some dimwit was standing in the crowd looking glum and holding up a sign that said, "Sad."
Be safe!
Thank you for the Dose!
I'm glad there's someone else out there who is so inclined. I'm something of a "geek" when it comes to watching the Secret Service. Hollywood never, ever gets them right in the movies. Can you imagine that whiny media type (pretty sure it was Jonathan Alter) who complained that there was too much security? Sheesh!
Very cool, jonny.
We aren't getting the snow...we are getting ice and high winds 50mph...very nasty outside..Im just hoping my power stays on...LOL
It comes from one of the WH photo essays of inaugural events. Unfortunately, they didn't provide a list of who's in the photo. I suspect it was taken more as a keepsake for family members, but it found it's way into one of the essays.
Thank you Be strong America good President G-D help America good strong President!!!
Thursday was magnificent, Peach. And it went off without a hitch. Even the protests seemed tepid considering all the stuff and nonsense the Left was threatening to do.
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