An Image A Little Too Carefully Coordinated (Roberts)

The Washington Post ^ | 7/22/05

[kingu]

It has been a long time since so much syrupy nostalgia has been in evidence at the White House. But Tuesday night, when President Bush announced his choice for the next associate justice of the Supreme Court, it was hard not to marvel at the 1950s-style tableau vivant that was John Roberts and his family.

There they were -- John, Jane, Josie and Jack -- standing with the president and before the entire country. The nominee was in a sober suit with the expected white shirt and red tie. His wife and children stood before the cameras, groomed and glossy in pastel hues -- like a trio of Easter eggs, a handful of Jelly Bellies, three little Necco wafers. There was tow-headed Jack -- having freed himself from the controlling grip of his mother -- enjoying a moment in the spotlight dressed in a seersucker suit with short pants and saddle shoes. His sister, Josie, was half-hidden behind her mother's skirt. Her blond pageboy glistened. And she was wearing a yellow dress with a crisp white collar, lace-trimmed anklets and black patent-leather Mary Janes.

[AnAmericanMother]

You need to start with a good horse - i.e. take lessons from a reputable trainer, not rent a nag. It takes a very good rider to make a rent-a-nag behave! (they do know when you're really not in charge of the situation.)

The mare is actually just past the apex of her leap, and has begun to lower her front legs for landing. This was near the end of our run, and she's a little tired and jumping a little bit flat. But she is the sweetest horse in the world. I can put anybody on her and she will treat them with kindness -- no scraping folks off on fences or trees!

[Utah Girl]

This is how the MSM would have us dress, bags under the eyes and all...