Lady Gator, I agree with you on the rights provided by our constitution or the lack thereof; however, during the last eight years of Bush/Cheney’s shredding of what was once a dependable thoughtful document, we are now in the fight of our lives to save this country as the healthy vibrant place it once was and that we could believe in and trust. Governmental power was TAKEN from us under Bush in any manner that it could be done and with  much debauchery and schemes from his second in command, Mr. Cheney. And, as Mr. Cheney recently said about the events of the last eight years, "Stuff happens", we are now trying to deal with that same "stuff". This is a huge concern for ALL.

And, Joanie….am I P O’ed at you or what? You have just gone and outdone me again!! You had the good sense to stop having birthdays at 27. It didn’t even dawn on me that this was possible until I was 39 and just couldn’t face the big 4 0. So here we are and you are going to be 12 years younger than me throughout eternity, darn it. Do hope you had a good 27 again and again and again and again and again………………………………………………………………………..only you know for sure when enough is enough!

Joanie, I just know you too too well and you can’t pull a fast one on me! LOL you funny lady times two. Yours is just the best story. I would try to top you but think it is impossible on this one. However, I have a funny story to relate about one of my best friends, Alan. He was my realtor for years as I bought, restored and resold old Victorian houses in Washington, D.C. in the 80’s. He was so good at his job and so funny to be around that he soon became one of my very best friends and we would be in contact several times a day just for a good laugh. However, this particular incident happened to be a very serious moment…no fun intended…but one of the funniest ever.

He had just sign on to be the realtor for the multimillion dollar project that was happening along the waterfront of the Potomac. He was ELATED as you can just imagine the possible financial gain staring him in the face. The CEO of the company wanted to introduce him to all of the other board members and planned a beautiful dinner at one of Washington’s poshest restaurants. He was not married and was told he could bring a date along. Since he was not inclined to "out" himself and show up with his partner, Bob, he invited me to be a "stand-in date" which I did on many occassions. It was an elegant, beautiful dinner and he charmed the socks off everyone as he usually did. I was just so proud of him! Toward the end of the night, he excused himself to go to the restroom. He was soon back and reseated at the table. There was a little more conversation, then. we all stood up to depart. As we turned and walked away from the table, suddenly there was a crashing noise as dishes fell and broke all around us and silver flew in all directions. Everyone stopped dead in their tracks as Alan unzipped his  trousers to release the tablecloth caught there and had wrapped itself around his body!!!! The whole restaurant stopped and there was dead silence. Later, in the car on the way home, I asked "What the f—- happened?" He said he was a little on edge all night and as he came back to the table, he realized that he had forgotten to zip his trousers and and tried to discreetly do so under the table. That was the result!!! I just felt so bad for him and there was NOTHING I could do to make him laugh that night.

 I do agree that we should all tell a funny story everyday. There is nothing like a good laugh. And, as to my new last name, I was playing around with my avatar recently and somehow I had to type in a last name for the whole dang thingy to work again. Being so techno- challenged it was the best I could do with my multi-slacking self. And, Bea Goode is something I always try to keep in mind, you know.

 My best to you, Bad Joanie…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

You are so right as most americans are not too big on the "douche thingy". However, from this day forward in my mind you will be, not Irma La Douche, but the unforgettable "Jeannot La Douche!!!

Jeannot….well worth the time and effort to repeat!!! LOL. LOL…this is one of the funniest stories ever and the "fun trunk" of memories needed to have this stored inside. Thank goodness for the retelling!

Joanie…you crack me up!!! This was even better than your ride to the hospital with a complete stranger after falling down the stairs with the Mumms. But, an accident?? Was this not your extremely clever way of showing these handsome gentlemen your gorgeous new black knickers, I ask?????

 

And, it is so good to see you CW supporting  our dear new president who has barely been in office 2 months and is dealing with one of the most complex problems our country has ever faced. The fact that he doesn’t want to live in a security bubble is in evidence by his very appearance on Leno last night and his efforts to explain to each and everyone in language we all understand the economic events of the last six months. I have NEVER seen a president make such an effort. That he misspoke unintentionally on what most would consider a lighter issue in an attempt to poke a little fun at himself was unfortunate but should be looked at in the context in which it was said. We, as a nation, are becoming insensitive to our REAL problems when we use "political correctness" as a tool in an attempt to destroy someone. Most on this topic are trying to make a mountain out of a small ant hill! Enough is enough, indeed.

DeBurca, your posts have only been in response to Obama and his immediate apology for any misunderstanding on Leno last evening. And, might I just point out that he didn’t just say "stuff happens" as in the response for the last 8 years.

Dora, I agree with you on Carol and add Dona and a few others. I am so glad to see you back and hope you are doing well. I have been thinking of you and sending good wishes!

And, Georgia, I bet you " left your heart in San Francisco"….in China town to be eggzact.

Eggzactly Miss Georgia, I understand your pain with the techie stuff and am fighting, spewing feathers and cracking eggs  with my own. And, good luck with the Lord’s Prayer thingy……………………………………………………

Chrome Toe…these are my thoughts exactly. Could the force of the accident have caused a later aneurysm? I heard that she was at the bottom of a slope having a lesson and it doesn’t appear as though it was forceful in any way. This is just too sad for words.

Hi Miss Georgia…almost didn’t recognise you without the big red heart of yours on display. I haven’t been around much lately so was just poking around and saw that video you posted. Typed it in and it is the cutest…those are your granddaughters? They are precious and seem full to overflowing with joy! Seems you were sharing with Countrywoman who is one of my favoritest btw but do pardon my nosiness. I’ll bless my own heart aforehand! LOL

I am having trouble even absorbing this news of a accident that seems so minor on the surface. I even feel a personal loss having loved her work including that of her entire family all of my life. My heart goes out to her friends and family… especially Liam and the boys.

Hi Georgia….."she does speak a little faster than I can hear a lot of the time"…lol…no worries, that is just the southener in us. As you know "our hearing" eventually catches up. I think Dr. Maddow is a breath of fresh air, always on point and with  facts as backup. And, with 24/7 news, it has to have an entertainment quaility to survive and she has it in spades with her quick wit.