11:0 The President will host a meeting with the Council of the Great City Schools Leadership to discuss efforts to strengthen educational opportunities for students in city schools
Morning, all. Love the first photo–the President looks so young and our FLOTUS is stunning the blue. Winter is struggling with spring to hold on to its power, so we’ll see who the winner is this week. Hope all the four-leaf clovers are popping up for tomorrow’s St. Pat’s celebration.
Sorry for delay, offspring who, is travelling with the uni’s orchestra just called [in between breakfast and heading out to next venue, you understand], called.
I kept looking at the top pic, especially PBO, and thinking it sort of looks like a cutout. Knowing your wicked sense of humour, I’ve been tilting my head in all directions trying to decide.
Good morning TOD …. long day ahead …. been watching the commentary about Putin … still nothing but crazy rumors even with the guy ‘resurfacing’ …. lots of activity in the Arctic with his navy … what a dangerous dude …. bbl ….
Yes, Chips. Of the available options, his reappearance a couple hours ago in St Petersburg is perhaps less bad than several others 😉 It’s the rumors about various elements of the Russian military being on ‘high alert,’ that are either just more of his craziness or …. who the hell knows!!
Morning! Happy Monday:) Daughter’s birthday is Wednesday…24. I soooo wanted her to be born on the 17th…actually went to the hospital thinking that this was it…alas, they sent me home and I waited a few very painful hours at home only to return the next day and have her….remember it like it was yesterday:) Need to get through this week and then…SPRING BREAK!! Yahoo. I need a break:) Looking forward to this.
No. Not Patricia. But she did get a Celtic name…though if you look it up, they say its a boy’s name. HOGWASH! I borrowed it from a teacher that I knew…more of a unisex name. She looks just like her name…beautiful.
A girl named John? No…that reminds me of McAngry and that would NOT be ok! Kendall…and don’t say, “Like the motor oil?” No. Not like the motor oil. Like an angel.
You did? OMG…where did it go? Was was it referring to? Hate when that happens! Hope you spend the week thawing out and seeing flowers pop up in random places:) Spring is coming!!!!
It was about the fact that my mother wanted me to be born on May 1–even prayed for it. I defied her and was born after 11:00 pm on April 30. She ALWAYS reminded me of it.
🙂 The Dr. told me her due date was the 16th…wanted to have her on the 17th, ended up having her on the 18th:) All good. She was such a good baby…it was later that I wanted to velcro her to the wall!
So we begin another week of legislative blackmail–the human trafficking bill and the Loretta Lynch nomination get held up indefinitely, unless Dems agree to a draconian anti-abortion amendment. I hope the Dems stand firm and Eric Holder continues to act aggressively on all civil rights and corporate lawsuit fronts. I hope there’s massive public push back against Republican blackmail and a lot of publicity about what this means for human beings who are trafficked as slaves. This is what should be in every headline, not some some stupid re-iteration of Clinton email silliness. If we can’t take a moral stand against human trafficking without engaging in blackmail, we need a system of government that is more ‘democratic’ and less ‘representative.’ Members of Congress are supposed to act on behalf of the American people. I want Mitch McConnell to tell us which massive US constituency is in favor of buying and selling slaves.
Yikes – always suspected Grayson was a strange one. Even if the wife was a bigamist, why would he deny her anything after 35 years of marriage and four children? Seems cruel.
I have been saying this for years.
It is a setup for modern day slavery.
They promise them the world and make them feel inclusive when they know the real deal.
The alumni keeps getting richer and richer.
Have you seen the turnouts at these college games?
I love how its just a given that all these people that didn’t vote for hillary in the 2008 primary are all of a sudden just going to do so in 2016? crazyness. and obviously Jerry, if you ran for pres 3 times and never made it out of the primaries it is no wonder why you are not fond of them. sheesh.
VC, my sentiments exactly!
How about somebody even whispering “Global Warming”and “Climate Change” to these got to win everything people, even if we cheat.
Is setting a record more important than Mother Nature & Father Time trying to tell you something.
I have friends who live there and they all say that racism is alive and well. It might as well be Ferguson.
The police watchdog is investigating alleged corruption in the Metropolitan Police, including claims it covered up child sex offences because of the involvement of police officers and MPs.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating 14 referrals spanning four decades.
It said the claims were of “high-level corruption of the most serious nature”.
The Obama Diary 
GM Chips
Mooooooooooooooorning Roberta, happy Monday!
Happy Monday to you too. Hope it a really good week.
Thank you Roberta, have a blissful week too!
Gooooood Morning Winner! 🙂
Thank you music gal. Loved your bringing back all that awesome music I used to dance to. 🙂
Just got up and here you were Chips, is everyone else on the last thread? I will go check it out.
Morning, all. Love the first photo–the President looks so young and our FLOTUS is stunning the blue. Winter is struggling with spring to hold on to its power, so we’ll see who the winner is this week. Hope all the four-leaf clovers are popping up for tomorrow’s St. Pat’s celebration.
Top ‘o the morning to ya, Jackie!
Good morning, Chips, Danny, NW and all TODers. I hope Monday is a good one for you all!
Moooooooorning Ms Majestic!!
Good Morning BFF and TOD.
Morning BFF!!
A sure sign it’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day!
Starting early for that Tuesday celebration. Woot.
Yay Cody and Henry! 🙂
G’morning Chips & TOD! 🙂 Happy Monday everyone!
Goooooooooood morning globetrotter, where are you today?
Brussels 🙂 I’m returning to the US on Thursday!
Holy smoley, you’re getting around! Hope you’re having a FANTASTIC time Hopefruit!
Thanks Chips, it’s been hectic but great so far! Still I must log on to TOD every day to maintain my sanity! 🙂
Hi, Hopef! I *was* wondering yesterday where in the skies you were. Have a very good week!
Thanks vc! 🙂 Hope you are well. Enjoy your week also!
TY, that’s in the plan. 🙂
Whoa, I missed your globetrotting news.
Have never been to Europe, but in HS briefly made half-hearted plans to go with a buddy — my destination points were Germany and Flemish Belgium.
Hope you have time when you return to fill TODville in on the highlights of your trip!
Safe travels.
Back to finish reading the tweets from last night. 🙂
Good morning TOD folks.
How cool is this?
Wow, didn’t realize they had a parade this week. Not much on Twitter either.
Heck I missed the one in Atlanta on Saturday. Turns out Enda Kenny was Grand Marshall! I’ve gotta get out more! 🙂
How can you NOT love a St. Paddy’s Day parade with llamas and dudes in Star Trek costumes? 🙂
Mooooooooorning Dame Delectable!!!
Top O’ the Morning To Ya, Queen Chipsarooney! 😀
😆 After his splendiferous performance yesterday, Chipsarooney is delicious!!!!
😀
Ha, we all need one of them for tomorrow! 🙂
LOVE these Paddy’s Day tweets!
Wish I had been in Atlanta this weekend, looks like so much fun!!! 😦
Cograts, Roberta!
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Random GREETINGS to EVERYone (too many of you to name)! I can actually see the grass – mostly brown- outside my window so all is well. 🙂
Moooooooooorning VC, congratulations on your snow-less lawn!!!
Thank you – I am grinning from ear to ear! Thank you too for getting us off to a great, uplifting start this Monday!
Chips, are you pulling a fast one on us with the top picture?
Me no understand?
Sorry for delay, offspring who, is travelling with the uni’s orchestra just called [in between breakfast and heading out to next venue, you understand], called.
I kept looking at the top pic, especially PBO, and thinking it sort of looks like a cutout. Knowing your wicked sense of humour, I’ve been tilting my head in all directions trying to decide.
😆 A cut-out?? /Running back to look at it again
😀 😀 Now don’t go prescribing new glasses for me! Yesterday, I couldn’t tell if the person beside PBO was, or was not, VP Joe. 😉
That one yours? Too dark for me, thanks for offering. It’d just compound my problem with clarity.
Thank you VC & Good Morning.
😀 😀 😀
Gooood Morning amk!
morning midnight mistress.
Everybody have a Magnificent Monday!
😀 😀 😀
THIS…………………………..MAKES MY DAY! I NEEDED THIS LAUGH…TOO DARNED FUNNY! I LOVE MY ENERGIZER PBO….OFF TO DO LOTS OF ERRANDS TODAY!….BLESSINGS EVERYONE!…:)
In the office on a Monday morning and everyone has an emergency because of course their emergency somehow trumps the shit that I’ve got to get done.
😦 Don, when I rule the world Mondays will be banned.
Excellent! So hurry up and rule it already, will ya? 🙂
Good morning TOD …. long day ahead …. been watching the commentary about Putin … still nothing but crazy rumors even with the guy ‘resurfacing’ …. lots of activity in the Arctic with his navy … what a dangerous dude …. bbl ….
He’s reappeared Bob – unfortunately!
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31904882
Yes, Chips. Of the available options, his reappearance a couple hours ago in St Petersburg is perhaps less bad than several others 😉 It’s the rumors about various elements of the Russian military being on ‘high alert,’ that are either just more of his craziness or …. who the hell knows!!
Have a great day! gotta go ….
before departing ….
294,729 @ 906 a EDT
#47Traitors
I knew this “disappearance” was nothing but a desperate publicity stunt to boost his flagging popularity….
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks & TOD family.
It’s HOT already this morning!
Mooooooooooorning GGail.
Wait.
Hot?
What is that???
Hot morning Chips. Temps have reached 90 for last 4 days.
90? 😯 I’d settle for 45 😦
Morning, you hot thing, you! Your bikinis all ready for the week?
Morning! Happy Monday:) Daughter’s birthday is Wednesday…24. I soooo wanted her to be born on the 17th…actually went to the hospital thinking that this was it…alas, they sent me home and I waited a few very painful hours at home only to return the next day and have her….remember it like it was yesterday:) Need to get through this week and then…SPRING BREAK!! Yahoo. I need a break:) Looking forward to this.
“I soooo wanted her to be born on the 17th”
🙂 I hope you still called her Patricia???
No. Not Patricia. But she did get a Celtic name…though if you look it up, they say its a boy’s name. HOGWASH! I borrowed it from a teacher that I knew…more of a unisex name. She looks just like her name…beautiful.
John?
A girl named John? No…that reminds me of McAngry and that would NOT be ok! Kendall…and don’t say, “Like the motor oil?” No. Not like the motor oil. Like an angel.
🙂
Lovely name. As if I’d be so rude to mention:
Little saucy this morning, huh? If I ruled the world, there would be 3 Monday’s a week. Just for you. Until you behaved yourself.
🙂 Well, I’m not voting for you then!
Shall I summon amk? Somehow money and ransom should be involved here…
you rang?
Ooo, Df, I love this possibility as a restraint for unowho1! You are brilliant! 😀
Hey, Df, I sent you a comment that got lost in the ozone. Maybe it will resurface some time.
You did? OMG…where did it go? Was was it referring to? Hate when that happens! Hope you spend the week thawing out and seeing flowers pop up in random places:) Spring is coming!!!!
It was about the fact that my mother wanted me to be born on May 1–even prayed for it. I defied her and was born after 11:00 pm on April 30. She ALWAYS reminded me of it.
🙂 The Dr. told me her due date was the 16th…wanted to have her on the 17th, ended up having her on the 18th:) All good. She was such a good baby…it was later that I wanted to velcro her to the wall!
So we begin another week of legislative blackmail–the human trafficking bill and the Loretta Lynch nomination get held up indefinitely, unless Dems agree to a draconian anti-abortion amendment. I hope the Dems stand firm and Eric Holder continues to act aggressively on all civil rights and corporate lawsuit fronts. I hope there’s massive public push back against Republican blackmail and a lot of publicity about what this means for human beings who are trafficked as slaves. This is what should be in every headline, not some some stupid re-iteration of Clinton email silliness. If we can’t take a moral stand against human trafficking without engaging in blackmail, we need a system of government that is more ‘democratic’ and less ‘representative.’ Members of Congress are supposed to act on behalf of the American people. I want Mitch McConnell to tell us which massive US constituency is in favor of buying and selling slaves.
THIS.
Wonder what the SC will think of this guy wasting their time over a spoof/joke letter?
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2015/03/16/3633684/oops-anti-obamacare-lawyer-cites-satirical-letter-evidence-supporting-supreme-court-case/
Blimey, the Alan Grayson divorce case is bizarre
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-alan-grayson-divorce-bigamy-hearing-20150309-story.html
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ap-alan-grayson-divorce-20150313-story.html
Yikes – always suspected Grayson was a strange one. Even if the wife was a bigamist, why would he deny her anything after 35 years of marriage and four children? Seems cruel.
Wow! Mo’ money mo’ problems.
Nothing like coming into some money (or losing all you’ve got) to help you figure out who really cares about you.
Players and offcials of the India hockey team celebrate their World Hockey League final victory over Poland on Sunday.
So, they’re in the semi-finals now – and if they’re in the Valencia semi-final, they’ll play Ireland. Great. Just when I’d got over the cricket.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_Women%27s_FIH_Hockey_World_League
it’s not your fault that your nation can’t win at anything.
‘Scuse me – Ireland win at hurling all the time
jus’ like murkans win at ‘football’ all the time?
also. too, you should really make fly swatting your national game. hurling, my foot.
So, um, how bad do you want it? 🙂
I’ll pass, thanks #SeeWhatIDidThere?
😀
I have been saying this for years.
It is a setup for modern day slavery.
They promise them the world and make them feel inclusive when they know the real deal.
The alumni keeps getting richer and richer.
Have you seen the turnouts at these college games?
Moooooooooorning Shipmate!!
Aye Admiral. That it is…..70° here and I am liking that.
Love This…very much!
SAD that the party is going with this thinking.
I love how its just a given that all these people that didn’t vote for hillary in the 2008 primary are all of a sudden just going to do so in 2016? crazyness. and obviously Jerry, if you ran for pres 3 times and never made it out of the primaries it is no wonder why you are not fond of them. sheesh.
Good Morning, Everyone 🙂
Moooooooorning Rikyrah!
GM all from almost summery Chicago. Will become far more seasonal tomorrow which I can deal with after way below seasonal for all of February.
Looking forward to another wonderful week from PBO and not so looking forward to whatever traitorous actions the GOP will undertake.
Morning Japa!!
Amen, my friend.
lol. nice graphic.
Humpfff! Will someone please tell Boston this is not something to be bragged about? I’m going to go feed my face. 😦
VC, my sentiments exactly!
How about somebody even whispering “Global Warming”and “Climate Change” to these got to win everything people, even if we cheat.
Is setting a record more important than Mother Nature & Father Time trying to tell you something.
I have friends who live there and they all say that racism is alive and well. It might as well be Ferguson.
Petition is almost up to 295,000!
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/file-charges-against-47-us-senators-violation-logan-act-attempting-undermine-nuclear-agreement/NKQnpJS9
Of course they are!
Republicans can’t win except by cheating and they have already shown they will do what ever they have to to win. Cheat, steal or kill.
Chat away
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/03/16/chat-away-549/
The police watchdog is investigating alleged corruption in the Metropolitan Police, including claims it covered up child sex offences because of the involvement of police officers and MPs.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating 14 referrals spanning four decades.
It said the claims were of “high-level corruption of the most serious nature”.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31907201
for 40 years?
Creepy, criminal, crooked cops everywhere need to be rooted out not covered up.
Yup. At least, the brits are seen to be something about it.
First Lady will appear on Ellen show today 4pm in my area.
Repeat that again please.
Mr. Herzog seems a reasonable and realistic man, as opposed to Bibi.
I’m not knowledgeable about the political climate in Israël. Does this statement by M. Herzog help his chances, or not ?