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I saw it too. I made a point to remember that it was on. It was a great segment. President and Mrs. Bush came across as the sincere, loving and honest people that we know them to be.

You could tell that President and Mrs. Bush really love Spot, Barney and India. Mrs. Bush acted like Spot and India's parents, trying to separate him from her. And it was really sweet seeing how much President Bush really cares about Spot. The interviewer, a veterinarian, compared President Bush to Spot in that they're both second generation White House occupants, and asked if maybe that's why he seemed so much closer to her than to the other pets and President Bush agreed, that that could be why. It almost seemed as if President Bush knows that Spot may not be around too much longer, and he wants to spend as much time with her as he can, or at least that's the feeling I got. And Bryant Gumbel seemed truly enamored of little Barney.

I was a bit surprised that it was such a positive piece on the Bushes. I guess I should give kudos to CBS for this, at least this one time.

I'm so sorry I missed that segment on TV this morning. I just love Spotty and I know the President loves her so much. There is a great photo of W with Spot on his lap in his truck and W is giving Spot a big kiss on his head! It is so adorable. When little Spotty does pass on, I know W is going to be devastated.

JH2...wonderful essay, my friend. You truly are talented. It was great to read first thing this morning.

I've been thinking a bit about the Rush business. Maybe it isn't such a bad thing to have Rush bashing Bush. This way, the liberals and the media (one and the same, I know) can't say Bush is just taking talking points from Limbaugh. It also defangs any image of Bush being part of the dreaded 'vast right wing conspiracy.' I know it may upset SOME conservatives - and I don't think most on this forum are really Republicans but rather Libertarians and the like - but it also helps portray him as in the middle. Politics, unfortunately, is greatly affected by image and images and if you want to win, you've got to play the game. So, perhaps it isn't such a bad thing afterall.

Ohio...I finished the book and will mail it out today. I'm not going to use MAIL BOXES, ETC. which is what I used for patriciaruth. I'm going down there today to read them the riot act. 3 days, my arse. It's been almost a week now! Errrr.

I just saw the segment. It was great and I must admit, Barney is adorable. I still favor Spotty - she is so loyal and I know W has a very special place for her in his heart. The cat was hilarious. I loved it when she struck back at Barney.

Looks like W's got a pretty good tennis swing. Would sure like to see him play someday. ;o)

Just said on the news that it's in the 80s in Texas today. I am SO JEALOUS! I'm sure W is lovin' it.

Well, I'm off for the morning's activities. See ya later.