President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are introduced during the Pritzker Architecture Prize award ceremony at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
The Prize, often referred to as the Nobel Prize for architecture, was won by Eduardo Souto de Moura of Portugal.
[I have a theory that when I start seeing doom-and-gloom/chicken littleish/over-anxious comments on Obamabot sites, it’s usually when folks haven’t seen enough of him, LOL.]
Glad to see my President and First Lady look gorgeous and rested. I hope and trust the girls are doing well, too.
Maybe, but I was talking about the wide mood swings I see among my fellow bots. Last week, lots of high fives, laughs, celebrations, but let the Prez go into hiding for just a day and a half, and the comments take a turn for the worse — very quickly. I enjoy the comments, but I especially enjoy people who continue to post uplifting things that don’t feed into the anxiety at such times. Just my observation :-).
In a way I understand were you are coming from PoliticalJunkessa. I think there isn’t one of us who think the re-election of Barack Obama will be easy, it will be a battle. But it will be a hard fought battle, from all sides. Meaning as a supporter of President Obama, I am going to fight for this man re-election, because I believe in this man. And I believe everyone up here will do the same.
You nailed it PJ. I was so high during the overseas days. Now we deal with the horror of the republiscums. It is easy to get down. All of those who want to diminish and destroy PBO. It is a heart breaker.
DR, we have to fight it. Yes I am so sorry with all the crap President Obama have had to deal with, but if we believe in this man, we have to be ready to fight for him.
I think part of the downturn in emotion was because the President was “missing in action” this week, and the Republicans flooded the scene and filled the vaccuum, with absolutely no visible pushback from Democrats. That amount of negativity is a little overwhelming, and came as a bit of a shock immediately after such an uplifting week. It’s also a shame that after not seeing much coverage on an important trip by the leader of this country, we are haunted and tortured with 24/7 coverage of a quitting, irresponsible woman who does nothing for anyone but herself. The combination was explosive.
I too have had PBO and FLOTUS withdraws…I hate to admit it, but I look forward to seeing what the First Lady is wearing as much as I lok forward to what she is doing and what she has to say…yes collegekay, you are in good company.
Anyone else having problems getting CNN video? I get sound and their endless commercials but no video when I select a livestream. This has been going on since yesterday. I’m on a MacBook Pro, tried both Safari and Firefox. Thx.
Hi Meta, I used to have problems with CNN’s livestream (iMac, Macbook, Firefox) – it would never connect! – but, mysteriously, they suddenly went away. Have you upgraded to the latest version of Firefox/Safari? Beyond that, I haven’t a clue – sorry.
Our president is truly a Renaissance man. I wondered why he was chosen to introduce the 2011 Laureate and was surprised and pleased to learn that he has a an almost life-long interest in architecture; so much so that it was one of his career choices when he was younger. Of course, being surrounded by the famous and important work of world -renowned American architects in Chicago underscores this interest. From the emcees remarks it appears that PBO has been a patron of and had some connection with this group for years.
I listened to the audio only stream from WH.gov. I always have trouble with CNN live streams.
Thanks for the clip Chips. By the way PBO looked quite dapper and Mrs.O; like a breath of fresh air. Loooved her dress. Hopefully there’ll be more video.
Is it over. It’s just 5:20 here in MT. I just got home and now am trying to catch up on all the news. CNN.com says it is coming on at 7:20.
You’ve been busy today, Chips, I have lots to catch up on. It is pouring rain here in MT. Would like to see some some sometime. This is a good evening to sit in front of the computer and catch up.
I’ll await other reports on the meeting before I draw any conclusions. HuffyPuffy always trys to make the President look bad and has no credibility with me. I won’t even give them the click. And don’t even start men on Waxman’s whining.
Just wanna add don’t you all love how the President always takes his lady’s hand when they about to walk down staircases? He’s such a gentleman 🙂 . Sorry but I always notice these little things in men it tells you alot. I love it!!!
Dem House caucus unfortunately doesn’t matter. Boehner’s majority rules. I don’t know why Admin talking to McConnell for that matter either unless the GOP would filibuster the ceiling vote which would be brutal optics. I guess the Dem House caucus will matter if Boehner loses 24 or more of his caucus votes – which he probably would if there is a negotiated agreement with the Obama White House as it will never be enough for the teabaggers.
Ok this dress will make some headlines tomorrow. Am trying to figure out the bottom, near the ankle is it a panty-dress? Mrs O has out done herself tonight. I will wait for more pictures, but damn she is gorgeous.
Who knows. Maybe it’s just part of the suit’s cute and style. But hey remember when he gave an interview and the interviewer found out he had two suits and if there was a rip in one of them, he got them mended and moved on. That made me chuckle. 🙂
Chica is da bomb….Boom Boom Boom. I love Chica, I used to call my niece that when she was a little girl, we had a little ditty about chica boom that brought much laughter and joy.
Nooooooooooo…. don’t remind me. 😦 I’m taking it one day at a time and soaking up EVERYTHING about this presidency. (thank you Chipsticks and my fellow TOD’ers) We got sooo lucky this time. For once I hope that lightning really does strike twice and we get a dem who’s at least 1/10th of PBO.
Sometimes my imagination drifts in that direction in a kind of aimless sentimental journey. We will forever likely think of our lives as pre- and post-Obama era. I hope and think that he will continue to write and speak and do something very interesting that engages our imagination. I think about all the years ahead in which he can influence a great many sectors of American life. But it will surely be a very empty landscape without the First Family in our lives on a daily basis. They have been such great examples and they have changed my life. Honestly, I try not to think about it.
Oh darn! I’m always late to the game, but I watched the video and they both look beautiful. And thanks collegekay, I was going through withdrawals too 😉
I think they look absolutely stunning. Michelle wears her clothes so fantastically, her dress is gorgeous. Our President looks like he has a brand new tuxedo….very FINE.
Chipsticks,
Thank you so much for your positive and uplifting voice in this crazy political atmosphere. Our president has done a phenomenal job in taking care of our interest. Your coverage of the Ireland/UK state visit was fantastic! I am forever your fan.
The Obama Diary 
I’ve been having PBO withdraws. I’m glad we get to see/hear him today. I hope I don’t sound like a lunatic, lol.
You sound perfectly normal to me, Collegekay 😆
Oh collegekay you’re in good company. Thanks for the heads up Chips. I totally forgot. You’re a star 😉
Absolutely not collegekay!! Same here 🙂 . Thanks Chipsticks for the heads up I had completely forgotten about this.
Me too, feels like I haven’t seen him in years. Patiently waiting.
The trip overseas seem like weeks and weeks ago.
Get in line!
Too cute :-).
[I have a theory that when I start seeing doom-and-gloom/chicken littleish/over-anxious comments on Obamabot sites, it’s usually when folks haven’t seen enough of him, LOL.]
Glad to see my President and First Lady look gorgeous and rested. I hope and trust the girls are doing well, too.
Thanks, Chips!
I think that’s true for most liberal blogs too not just Obamabot sites. I’ve seen lots of frustration and anxiety elsewhere.
Maybe, but I was talking about the wide mood swings I see among my fellow bots. Last week, lots of high fives, laughs, celebrations, but let the Prez go into hiding for just a day and a half, and the comments take a turn for the worse — very quickly. I enjoy the comments, but I especially enjoy people who continue to post uplifting things that don’t feed into the anxiety at such times. Just my observation :-).
In a way I understand were you are coming from PoliticalJunkessa. I think there isn’t one of us who think the re-election of Barack Obama will be easy, it will be a battle. But it will be a hard fought battle, from all sides. Meaning as a supporter of President Obama, I am going to fight for this man re-election, because I believe in this man. And I believe everyone up here will do the same.
Are you fired up and ready to go? If not get fired up and ready to go.
You nailed it PJ. I was so high during the overseas days. Now we deal with the horror of the republiscums. It is easy to get down. All of those who want to diminish and destroy PBO. It is a heart breaker.
DR, we have to fight it. Yes I am so sorry with all the crap President Obama have had to deal with, but if we believe in this man, we have to be ready to fight for him.
I believe our President has a trip scheduled for Puerto Rico around June 15th 🙂
I think part of the downturn in emotion was because the President was “missing in action” this week, and the Republicans flooded the scene and filled the vaccuum, with absolutely no visible pushback from Democrats. That amount of negativity is a little overwhelming, and came as a bit of a shock immediately after such an uplifting week. It’s also a shame that after not seeing much coverage on an important trip by the leader of this country, we are haunted and tortured with 24/7 coverage of a quitting, irresponsible woman who does nothing for anyone but herself. The combination was explosive.
I too have had PBO and FLOTUS withdraws…I hate to admit it, but I look forward to seeing what the First Lady is wearing as much as I lok forward to what she is doing and what she has to say…yes collegekay, you are in good company.
Wow it’s done? so quick!!!!! I need more of PBO!!!!!
I feel you P.
I’m having Obama withdrawal symptoms.
Perhaps this might help.
I made the slide last night.
http://www.youtube.com/user/lacon4?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/QhcAJ5JBrd0
Awww sniff sniff i want one of those hugs 🙂 . Thanks video Queen you’re really talented!!!!! 🙂 Hey everyone take a look at our Prez..
Ahh Donna, simply beautiful, I like 🙂 🙂 🙂
I didn’t see the beginning of the President’s speech but I did see the last bit on CNN.com
The important thing is that I got to see him today and he looks gorgeous! 🙂
Anyone else having problems getting CNN video? I get sound and their endless commercials but no video when I select a livestream. This has been going on since yesterday. I’m on a MacBook Pro, tried both Safari and Firefox. Thx.
I didn’t get to see it 😦 I thought it was supposed to stream at 7:20pmET/6:20pmCT. It says it’s concluded. whaaaaat????!!!!
It was very short UT, I only got to record a tiny bit of it (see post), but it didn’t last much longer than that.
It’s all good Chips. Thanks for the clip. 🙂
Are you serious?? I missed it?? That quick?? Do they have a super super sad face smiley??? (Insert Here)
“a super super sad face smiley”
😆
Hi Meta, I used to have problems with CNN’s livestream (iMac, Macbook, Firefox) – it would never connect! – but, mysteriously, they suddenly went away. Have you upgraded to the latest version of Firefox/Safari? Beyond that, I haven’t a clue – sorry.
Thanks, Chips.
Our president is truly a Renaissance man. I wondered why he was chosen to introduce the 2011 Laureate and was surprised and pleased to learn that he has a an almost life-long interest in architecture; so much so that it was one of his career choices when he was younger. Of course, being surrounded by the famous and important work of world -renowned American architects in Chicago underscores this interest. From the emcees remarks it appears that PBO has been a patron of and had some connection with this group for years.
I listened to the audio only stream from WH.gov. I always have trouble with CNN live streams.
Thanks for the clip Chips. By the way PBO looked quite dapper and Mrs.O; like a breath of fresh air. Loooved her dress. Hopefully there’ll be more video.
Yes he is a man of many greatness a true leader!!!!
Is it over. It’s just 5:20 here in MT. I just got home and now am trying to catch up on all the news. CNN.com says it is coming on at 7:20.
You’ve been busy today, Chips, I have lots to catch up on. It is pouring rain here in MT. Would like to see some some sometime. This is a good evening to sit in front of the computer and catch up.
Wow! A photo already. Look at you Chipsticks, with the quickness!
Thanks!
Something is wrong with the white house feed. It says concluded and it’s only 6:30? How long was the speech?
Only last three or four minutes Mea.
Aww man,, I’m gonna cry. Thanks for clip and photos Chip. You’re the best.
Obama2012&I’mIn
Oh Oh 😦
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/02/barack-obama-democrats-henry-waxman_n_870619.html
Here is what happened in the dem caucus meeting. Some of these dems, I just dont know about!
I’ll await other reports on the meeting before I draw any conclusions. HuffyPuffy always trys to make the President look bad and has no credibility with me. I won’t even give them the click. And don’t even start men on Waxman’s whining.
Wait…That should have been “Don’t even start me on Waxman’s whining.”
MICHELLE BABY GIRL YOU SO DAMN FINEEEEEEE!!!!! No homo lol but gosh her body is banging wish my body could look that good 😦
Just wanna add don’t you all love how the President always takes his lady’s hand when they about to walk down staircases? He’s such a gentleman 🙂 . Sorry but I always notice these little things in men it tells you alot. I love it!!!
The man’s heart is PURE GOLD.
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/06/democrats-emerge-from-white-house-meeting-determined-not-to-cave-on-medicare-taxes.php
And another take on the caucus meeting with the president.
Dem House caucus unfortunately doesn’t matter. Boehner’s majority rules. I don’t know why Admin talking to McConnell for that matter either unless the GOP would filibuster the ceiling vote which would be brutal optics. I guess the Dem House caucus will matter if Boehner loses 24 or more of his caucus votes – which he probably would if there is a negotiated agreement with the Obama White House as it will never be enough for the teabaggers.
Look at Mrs. O!! What a stunning gown. And, Mr. President, oh my!!!!!!!!
Ok this dress will make some headlines tomorrow. Am trying to figure out the bottom, near the ankle is it a panty-dress? Mrs O has out done herself tonight. I will wait for more pictures, but damn she is gorgeous.
Did you really mean panty-dress? lol! Or did you mean party-dress?
Check out the President’s pants. It’s got this lining right down the side.
Fancy!
Hehe good eyes Donna 😉 . But what’s it though? New suits Mr President 😆 Maybe Malia and Sasha will get him some for Father’s Day!!!!!
Who knows. Maybe it’s just part of the suit’s cute and style. But hey remember when he gave an interview and the interviewer found out he had two suits and if there was a rip in one of them, he got them mended and moved on. That made me chuckle. 🙂
😆 and he has no shame with it brought me back to this
Thanks for the video. Great family 😀
I’ve seen the video many times,but I still love watching it.
Love this too! Can’t believe we’re watching the girls grow up.
Tuxedo!
Chip take a look at this new video by Michelle Obama! On the new food requirements:
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/06/michelle_obama_hypes_icon_swit.html
Hey Jovie, I posted it in the ‘food’ thread earlier today, but thank you very much! 😉
Whoa Chips. Just noticed you put up more pictures. Chica you are on F-I-R-E!!!!! 😉
Hey, I like “Chica”! I’ve always regretted choosing Chipsticks as my WordPress name, Chica is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better! 😆
Okay. From now on you’re Chipsticks aka Chica. 😉
Cool!!
Chica is da bomb….Boom Boom Boom. I love Chica, I used to call my niece that when she was a little girl, we had a little ditty about chica boom that brought much laughter and joy.
What shall we all do after Jan 2017?
Nooooooooooo…. don’t remind me. 😦 I’m taking it one day at a time and soaking up EVERYTHING about this presidency. (thank you Chipsticks and my fellow TOD’ers) We got sooo lucky this time. For once I hope that lightning really does strike twice and we get a dem who’s at least 1/10th of PBO.
Settle down and enjoy Malia’s first term as President? 😆
Hahahahahahahaha I love it! Chips got jokes 😆 She’ll make a excellent President Ms Oracle 🙂
Malia is a gorgeous gem of a daughter.
LOL Chips – actually, she’ll be a college freshman. Maybe we’ll have a blog devoted to the former first daughter’s college years!
Hahahaha… I think SS might come after us 🙂
I understand that she is exceptionally intelligent. She may by that time alreeady have a degree under her belt. No pressure Malia…really.
Sometimes my imagination drifts in that direction in a kind of aimless sentimental journey. We will forever likely think of our lives as pre- and post-Obama era. I hope and think that he will continue to write and speak and do something very interesting that engages our imagination. I think about all the years ahead in which he can influence a great many sectors of American life. But it will surely be a very empty landscape without the First Family in our lives on a daily basis. They have been such great examples and they have changed my life. Honestly, I try not to think about it.
meta,you will have four more years plus the rest of this term. So let’s just sit back and enjoy our wonderful First Family.
Get to work on Michelle’s campaign 😛 !
Loveliness in all its glory…
WORD.
OT. If anyone wants a dose of Wanda Sykes she is on Piers “Tabloid” Morgan tonight at 9:00pm.
oooh thanks Me4obama. So gonna check that out. I love Wanda’s brand of truth telling and raunchy but hilarious comedy. 🙂
Me too UT, me likes Wanda’s take on politics.
Nice to see the First Couple together. May the good Lord watch over them and keep them safe.
OK, we have the FINEST, FINE, GOODlooking, HANDSOMEST, DAMN, he’s fine, president this country has EVER, EVER, EVER, seen.
THAT’S HOW YOU WEAR A TUXEDO, baby!! And Michelle is ALWAYS gorgeous!!
Oh darn! I’m always late to the game, but I watched the video and they both look beautiful. And thanks collegekay, I was going through withdrawals too 😉
Wowee!!! Hallo GORGEOUS to the nth!!!!
Mrs.Obama brings sexy back… I LoVE 😀
I think they look absolutely stunning. Michelle wears her clothes so fantastically, her dress is gorgeous. Our President looks like he has a brand new tuxedo….very FINE.
Chipsticks,
Thank you so much for your positive and uplifting voice in this crazy political atmosphere. Our president has done a phenomenal job in taking care of our interest. Your coverage of the Ireland/UK state visit was fantastic! I am forever your fan.
Hello Everyone….Oh Wow the President & First Lady looks
Beautiful…Michelle’s dress is stunning
Oh yeah….Thanks Chipsticks you always post the best pictures…keep up the good work…Barack Obama 2012!