A Day In The Life of President Bush (with photos)~~ 3-1-08

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PHOTO OF THE DAY

Artist: Robert Alexander Anderson ~ Darien, Connecticut.

Subject: President George W. Bush ~ The Yale Club, New York

This distinguished portrait was created at the invitation of the President, and was based on life sittings at the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Given the extraordinary and auspicious subject, the artist's portrayal is remarkable for its naturalness and aura of friendly informality. This effect is achieved by the facial expression, the unaffected and down-to-earth pose, the simple domestic setting, and the presence of the pet.

We are all able to easily declare the likeness perfect, the facial expression being one familiar to all Americans.

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The expressive hands are masterfully drawn and rendered. J.H.S.

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More of the technical artistic critique at the link above.

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More about the artist and commission.

Note: I found this exquisite portrait a couple of days ago, and knew it just HAD to be the Photo of the Day.

[STARWISE]

Today ~ Crawford, TX

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark walk toward the cameras at the start of their press availability at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Crawford, Texas.

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark walk together at the conclusion of their press availability at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Crawford, Texas.

QUOTE(s) OF THE DAY

President Bush Participates in Press Availability with Prime Minister Rasmussen of Denmark ~~ Bush Ranch, Crawford, Texas

Excerpt:

I do want to thank you very much for the strong support of the NATO mission in Afghanistan. I know brave Danish soldiers have lost their lives. Our deepest sympathies go for their -- to their loved ones. It is painful when anybody loses a life in -- any time, much less in combat. But it's very important for the people of Denmark, like it is for the people of the United States, to understand that, one, we're denying extremist groups safe haven, the very same groups that attacked and killed thousands of innocent people.

We're helping young girls go to school. We're helping infrastructure develop. We're helping people find health care. We're helping a hopeful society begin to emerge. And we spent a lot of time talking about that.

I also appreciate very much the Danish contributions to help the people of Iraq. I strongly believe on the policy of return on success. We're returning some of our troops based upon success. That's precisely what the Danish government did, because they were successful in their mission. And I congratulate you, Mr. Prime Minister, for having a vision.

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PRIME MINISTER RASMUSSEN: Yes. We have a Danish gentlemen over here.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes.

Q Mr. Prime Minister, you talked about climate. Did these talks make you believe that a bridge can be made so that there will be an agreement at the U.N. climate summit in Copenhagen in 2009?

And, Mr. President, based on what we have heard the two Democratic leading contenders for your job state about foreign policy, what parts of your foreign policy do you see threatened by --

PRESIDENT BUSH: You know, that's a very clever attempt -- I'm going to let him answer the climate change thing, but it's a very clever attempt by you to drag me into the middle of the 2008 campaign, similar to what these two fine folks -- three fine folks have been doing. So, therefore, we'll let it sort out. But I will tell you this: The issue in America is going to be, who will keep taxes low, and who will be tough in protecting America. And our candidate for President is going to win because he will have convinced the American people to this truth.

Nice try. (Laughter.)

President's Radio Address ~ March 1, 2008

Please Pray for President Bush ~~ Day 2725

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DOSE >>>>P*I*N*G !!

[luvie]

Howdy!

[luvie]

Love that first picture. I’ll bet he walked the Prime Minister’s legs off.

What a stride our guy has! :D

[Kaslin]

Good evening! Thanks for the ping

[luvie]

Awesome portrait!! Wow!

[NordP]

Thanks STARWISE...great first pics.... As soon as I saw W on TV, I said to hubby, "Ahhhhh...he's wearin' denim. The girls are gonna go crazy!"

[STARWISE]

Hi luvvie!!

[NordP]

Yep, Denmark’s PM will sleep good tonight ;-)

[luvie]

....and you were right! WooHoo!! :D

[STARWISE]

Hi guys .. he looks really fine today ... ;)

[luvie]

Hee-hee! He sure will. GW can out-walk almost anyone!

[luvie]

Yay for me! I just knew someone more attentive would beat me. :D

[NordP]

Just saw a TV news spot about this couple that dress up as clowns and do charity events. They are sending boxes and boxes of red noses to our military. They're talking about the thank you cards and pictures they get in return. They're tearing up. It's really a cute idea to send those red noses.

Hubby says it would be really cool if a special forces unit would go in for a rade all wearing the red noses and freak out the insurgents.

[STARWISE]

President Bush during a joint press availability with Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Crawford, Texas.

Mrs. Laura Bush and Anne-Mette Rasmussen, wife of Denmark Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, attend a joint press availability at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Crawford, Texas. ((notice all the smiles .. ;)

[anotherdownundergwbfan]

Hey! What a GREAT portrait!! Love it. Thanks Starwise.

[MamaB]

Hey,
I got up to see Kylie last night. She is absolutely gorgeous. Easily the prettiest baby in the nursery. They will probably go home tomorrow. She had had so many visitors yesterday that I called her today and said I would not be up. She was extremely tired last night and she needs rest.

[STARWISE]

More, from today in Crawford

Interesting site I found this week: A Tale of Two Houses ~~ (Hint: The year 2000)

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[MeekMom]

Hey, the PM of Denmark is easy on the eyes, eh?
LOL :D

BTW, thanks for the ping sweetie!
& hope your weekend is turning out to be a happy one. :D

[STARWISE]

Awww .. how wonderful. Good news, Mama. Enjoy!