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First-Time Children's Book Author, Senator Edward M. Kennedy...
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Posted on 01/09/2006 7:43:57 AM PST by NautiNurse
Engaging Pet Story Helps Kids Understand How Government Works
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"I am very excited about the opportunity to create a book for young readers and their families that will deepen their understanding of how our American government works," said Senator Edward M. Kennedy. "Reading is a lifelong adventure, and I hope that this book will spark an interest in young people to learn more about their government and to explore the joy of books."
My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C. tells the story of Senator Kennedy and his dog, Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (nicknamed "Splash" by his original owner) and a day in their life in the Senate. A Portuguese Water Dog, Splash is always at Senator Kennedy's side - in his office, at press conferences, in meetings at the Capitol and even right outside the Senate chamber. Told from Splash's point of view, this charming picture book not only takes readers through a full day in the Senator's life, but also explains how a bill becomes a law. My Senator and Me also includes biographies of Senator Kennedy and Splash.
(Excerpt) Read more at biz.yahoo.com ...
TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: 109th; bookreview; kennedy; teddy; tedkennedy; theswimmer; whaleofanauthor
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To: NautiNurse
Yikes is right. Splash???
As other FReepers here have said: I'm waiting for The Swimmer's tell-all about Chappaquiddick.
*crickets chirping*
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:35:07 AM PST
by
nutmeg
("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
To: NautiNurse
What's with all the murders writing children books? First Tookie now Teddy.
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:36:57 AM PST
by
NeoCaveman
(starving the beast didn't work, they just kept spending anyway)
To: StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; DKNY; ...
"I am very excited about the opportunity to create a book for young readers and their families that will deepen their understanding of how our American government works," said Senator Edward M. Kennedy. "Reading is a lifelong adventure, and I hope that this book will spark an interest in young people to learn more about their government and to explore the joy of books."My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C. tells the story of Senator Kennedy and his dog, Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (nicknamed "Splash" by his original owner) and a day in their life in the Senate...
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my miscellaneous ping list.
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:37:55 AM PST
by
nutmeg
("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
Maybe he should have had Splash at his side when he drove his car off the bridge.
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:39:42 AM PST
by
ToddBush
(http://www.sliceofthepie.net)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:40:01 AM PST
by
blackie
To: NautiNurse
A day in the life of Senator Kennedy? For children? Well, I suppose it's a new world we live in. Here's the opening paragraph.
"Every day, we need something to get us alert and ready for the day. It's very important to be alert in government. Here's how I begin my day. Children, can you say 'Chevas Regal'? I knew you could. Now, down the hatch with a full 8-ounce tumbler of the magic elixir and we're on our way."
Works for me.
Congressman Billybob
Latest column on Newsbusters.org: "AP Poll Biased: Anti-Bush, Anti-Republican"
To: NautiNurse
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:45:22 AM PST
by
Zavien Doombringer
(13th AF, 3rd TFW, 3rd AGS, 3rd AMU - ESC The Blue Screw will get you too! 86-89)
To: Pikachu_Dad
I guess he could have named the dog, Chappy Splash
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:46:31 AM PST
by
Seniram US
(Quote of the Day: Smile You're An American)
To: NautiNurse
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:46:35 AM PST
by
farmer18th
("The fool says in his heart there is no God.")
To: ToddBush
I'll bet Mary Jo wishes the dog was there as well.
To: NautiNurse
I got an advanced copy of Ted Kennedy's book for kids:
Goodnight moon. Goodnight car. Goodnight Star. Goodnight Mary Jo under the passenger chair. Goodnight Air. Goodnight noises from down there. Goodnight Dike House. Goodnight White House. Goodnight rippling sea. Goodnight chances for presidency. Goodnight bridge. Hello hotel mini-bar fridge. Goodnight pretty Mary Jo's face. Hello ill-fitting fake neck brace.
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:51:07 AM PST
by
Koblenz
(Holland: a very tolerant country. Until someone shoots you on a public street in broad daylight...)
To: NautiNurse
There's a Monty Python routine about this, I believe...
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:51:20 AM PST
by
dangus
To: NautiNurse
Maybe family values...right Rosemary?
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:51:49 AM PST
by
ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)
To: NautiNurse
"My Senator and Me: A Dead Woman's View From Under the Chappaquidick Bridge"
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:54:51 AM PST
by
quark
To: Baynative
She and five other women, all in their 20s and unmarried, attended a party in a rented cottage with Teddy and five other men.
Considering that he is, after all, a Kennedy, it's a miracle he only took one girl to be drowned.
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:54:52 AM PST
by
farmer18th
("The fool says in his heart there is no God.")
To: NautiNurse
My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C.
Nice of Ted to write a story about crawling from bar to bar with John Kerry.
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:56:42 AM PST
by
COBOL2Java
(Freedom isn't free, but the men and women of the military will pay most of your share)
To: All
Two thoughts:
1. If you don't have any friends, you can always count on a dog.
2. The fat drunk is following in the grand tradition of Stanley "Tookie" Williams.
To: dangus
The master of funny walks.
Ted has been doing a funny sidestep all his life...
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posted on
01/09/2006 8:58:52 AM PST
by
Zavien Doombringer
(13th AF, 3rd TFW, 3rd AGS, 3rd AMU - ESC The Blue Screw will get you too! 86-89)
To: NautiNurse
He's trying to insulate himself from death penalty charges if he's ever convicted over Mary Jo.
"Thanks, Tookie".
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posted on
01/09/2006 9:02:32 AM PST
by
Tall_Texan
(TEXAS LONGHORNS - 2005 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!)
To: GAB-1955
Mario Cuomo wrote one. I had him autograph it to my father. (OK, I'm a . . . )
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posted on
01/09/2006 9:03:11 AM PST
by
firebrand
(fill in appropriate word)
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