On This Day: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama participate in tree plantings at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C., April 21, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)
That picture is a hoot Chips. It looks like POTUS is doing his Presidential pose and giving direction. FLOTUS is looking like “where is your shovel man” LOL
that is what i see when i see that photo…hilarious…the look that FLOTUS gave the President …can be understood by any couple…hahaha….i love that silent communication between the President and FLOTUS….smilin
Oh, thank you, pf…you know when you’re used to seeing people around the neighborhood and then you don’t? 🙂 Now, I’m wondering where/how our beautiful HZ is….it’s been waaaaaay too long since we heard from her. I truly hope that her health is ok and that she’s just off on some stupendous vacation somewhere with her dear brother or other family member. If you’re lurking…know that you are missed:) {{{HZ}}}
DF, et al, I have just sent off an email to HZ, letting her know she is missed and being held in our thoughts. I have had her email from a long time ago during the campaign, when we were all happily donating to each others’ FR pages, when she and I used to chat privately as well as here in the Village. I asked her forgiveness if it is an intrusion, and I have sent her everyone’s Love. ❤
Morning all. I’ve finally got some medical help with my intestinal issues, and although I’m not magically better, I’m taking medication and tests and hopefully will get some answers in the next two weeks. Just working toward answers, rather than building mysteries in my mind, is helping me to feel better. I feel lucky to live in an area where there are good medical choices and to have the kind of insurance that allows me access to those choices. Thank God our president made it his priority to give more people access to good health care. I just don’t understand any party that actively promotes sickness as a way of life. If it turns out that I have an ulcer–one of the possibilities–I’m blaming it on the GOP.
I can see tens of millions across the country joining me in a massive “Republicans–They Make You Sick” campaign. Just think of the stomach acid generated by the mere sight of Ted Cruz or Scott Walker. We might even get support from the pharmaceutical companies who manufacture antacids.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better, jackie. Here’s to positive outcome overall.
I finally got my hospital bill from my emergency room visit last September. Over $15,000 bill and my share is $65!!!! OMG, I nearly passed out from relief. So I second your gratefulness for President Obama’s focus on affordable health care. He’s changed our country for the better in so very many ways.
JG, there are some natural remedies you and Roberta (and others) might also want to consider for digestive and intestinal disorders: Slippery Elm Bark. (The powder, not the tablets). When PBO had that reflux issue a while back, I did some research in American medical websites, found an excellent discussion in the University of Maryland medical school site, and sent the link to the doctor at the WH. I never heard back, but that doesn’t matter. I felt PBO and FLOTUS might consider alternative to things like Pepcid etc. My own experience and information stems from my years living in Australia, where I preferred the care of herbalist and alternative medicines (ie, acupuncture) and I still do but it’s not covered by Medicaid. I use slippery elm bark as I was taught two or three times a year to keep things tuned up! I consistently similar or worse reactions to antibiotics, but haven’t take them now since 1993, and haven’t had a cold or the flu, or any infections at all, since.
😍😍😍
Actually feeling better overall. Don’t want to jinx it, but less aches and pains over the pass few days. Waking up feeling stronger and not struggling to get out of bed or moving around.
They upped the dosage of my pain medication. Cymbalta was a recent addition. Almost a month now. It’s an anti depressant but many Cancer patients at my stage use it for joint pain and it really helped me.
Starting a new treatment soon and I HOPE it doesn’t interfere with the progress.
GB, for some unknown reason that comment ended up in spam 🙄
Really great to hear the dosage increase is helping and the Cymbalta too. Can’t begin to imagine what the relief from pain must feel like, you sound so upbeat – but damn, though the worst of times you sound upbeat. You’re flippin’ amazing.
Lol…thanks, Chips. I’m a naturally upbeat person, but interacting with folks at TOD and twitter make it easier. The love and support from family and long time friends helps a great deal. I wish/hope others have the same.
Good east & west coast morning, Katie’s internet mother and media agent! 😀
May your day be filled with things and people that foster a positive frame of mind!
kool…i love to hear Flotus and Potus give commencement addresses….my Favorite is the speech the President gave at the Notre Dame commencement …a close second is the address he gave at Moorhouse..
I don’t know enough about the human trafficking bill (but I’m under the assumption the D’s caved on the abortion language) and at the very least they allowed Mrs. Lynch to be used as a pawn….guaranteeing that this will become the norm:
FYI, the details of the deal just announced to approve the long-stalled human trafficking bill, per Cornyn's office: pic.twitter.com/7fVfnMgN1V
This is what was put out by GOP…..I’m hearing that Hyde will not apply towards the funds that will be collected from the perps (which is what D’s originally opposed as an expansion of Hyde…after the idiots didn’t read the bill and see the GOP snuck it in) here is initial statement from Reid:
After weeks of pointless stalling on the bipartisan human trafficking bill, our Republican colleagues have finally agreed to a path forward.
BTW, did you see Manchin’s big swipe against Reid? About how Reid’s leadership didn’t work? He also had this to say about working with Republicans. UGH.
WHOA, not sure what happened with that tweet there. Yikes.
Here’s the key graph:
“Manchin, a moderate, said that with Republicans in control of the upper chamber, he now has the opportunity to work with the majority to get legislation passed.”
He is a total squish. I’m was sure he would switch parties after the mid-terms. I stopped listening to Manchin after being W.V. Gov (he was a strong supporter of the ACA) then after becoming Senator he started trashing it along with anything the President opposed. Everything he does is so calculated (like his supposed standing up to the NRA w/ Pat Toomey) Every time I see him I get flashbacks of former Sen. Nelson of Nebraska.
Morning, LPlains. Hope your Tuesday is off to a great start, and you are working hard! 😀 😀
I know nothing about the human trafficking bill either, but I’m leery about the assumption re D’s caved. Question – maybe the D’s compromised in some way instead of caving? Consider, they are in the minority…and democracy, if working well, often calls for compromise.
It started with a headache which prevented me from going back to sleep 😦 I agree it probably wasn’t a total cave….my grievance was that the morons didn’t read the bill after the mark up and realize that GOP snuck in the abortion language (this after the original agreement didn’t have the Hyde language) so by cave I guess they I mean that they shot themselves in the foot and could have avoided this whole situation.
GOP has removed the Hyde expansion language. So yes you’re right that Dems should have caught this a long time ago, but it doesn’t look like a “cave”. Of course they are free to add more amendments, God help us.
Sure, it’s early. But at this point, few expected Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to be as accommodating as he has been. CQ Vote Watch, a new tool that offers daily reports on voting patterns, shows that Obama’s victory percentage on Senate votes where he’s taken a position is at 82 percent.
Legislating remains tough, but the deals on Medicare payments to doctors, Homeland Security funding, and bipartisan cooperation on cybersecurity and the No Child Left Behind reauthorization indicate that predictions of complete breakdown were premature.
actually Meta…i am becoming more and more excited by this…also after viewing the OFA video (i wish i was younger and stronger…i would sign up for the fellowship)…i realize that it is We the People who move America… Nothing is more powerful than a million voices calling for change…
Until President Obama came along, I never ever paid such close attention to his everyday work, to these annual events and to the work of the First Lady. They have inspired me beyond all words.
I’m looking forward to staying very involved with President Obama’s work. There will be a grassroots development process, and I’M IN. This is what we who have been with him heart, soul and mind have to look forward to after he leaves office and I feel encouraged that there is such a very good place to focus our energies. So sign up and be a part of the movement!!!!
Fact:
Michele Bachmann is a Fundamentalist who wants the end time……so following her bastard ideological fanatic mind, Pres Obama being the catalyst of the apocalypse…….would that Not have been what The Almighty God had wanted?
This nut is beyond help.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
GM Chips and TOD.
Mooooooooorning COS, moooooooorning everyone!
Congratulations cos! Good morning to you, Ms. Chips and all TODers!
GoooooOOOoooOOooooOOoooooood morning Sabreen!
Good morning
Good Morning Chips & Danny & CONGRATS ON THE GOLD COS. WOOOOOT!!!
That picture is a hoot Chips. It looks like POTUS is doing his Presidential pose and giving direction. FLOTUS is looking like “where is your shovel man” LOL
GM Roberta….
that is what i see when i see that photo…hilarious…the look that FLOTUS gave the President …can be understood by any couple…hahaha….i love that silent communication between the President and FLOTUS….smilin
Toooooo funny Roberta, this is the caption I put on it!!
Well, in fairness he’d already finished planting his tree and was just waiting for FLOTUS to finish hers. LOLz.
Morning family!! I was out like a light last night:) Did I miss some announcements somewhere? Where’s amk and bobfr?
Oh..wait…is bobfr still busy with his work?
GM df…
i read that amk is out on business and so is Bob…
Oh, thank you, pf…you know when you’re used to seeing people around the neighborhood and then you don’t? 🙂 Now, I’m wondering where/how our beautiful HZ is….it’s been waaaaaay too long since we heard from her. I truly hope that her health is ok and that she’s just off on some stupendous vacation somewhere with her dear brother or other family member. If you’re lurking…know that you are missed:) {{{HZ}}}
I miss HZ, too, Df. Wish she would check in.
I do too….something’s not right, I fear.
(((HZ)))
I’ve been wondering that too, and asked Chips, but I don’t think she saw my question. It was a couple of days ago.
DF, et al, I have just sent off an email to HZ, letting her know she is missed and being held in our thoughts. I have had her email from a long time ago during the campaign, when we were all happily donating to each others’ FR pages, when she and I used to chat privately as well as here in the Village. I asked her forgiveness if it is an intrusion, and I have sent her everyone’s Love. ❤
Thanks a million Mighty P, hopefully all’s good with HZ.
Just saw this…thank you, MP. I am concerned
GM USA – Seems there are only 2 seasons this year – today winter arrived – brrrrrrrr – last week Summer temps. Seems we bypassed Autumn!
Morning all. I’ve finally got some medical help with my intestinal issues, and although I’m not magically better, I’m taking medication and tests and hopefully will get some answers in the next two weeks. Just working toward answers, rather than building mysteries in my mind, is helping me to feel better. I feel lucky to live in an area where there are good medical choices and to have the kind of insurance that allows me access to those choices. Thank God our president made it his priority to give more people access to good health care. I just don’t understand any party that actively promotes sickness as a way of life. If it turns out that I have an ulcer–one of the possibilities–I’m blaming it on the GOP.
Thrilled you got it all checked out Jackie, your mind will be at ease once it’s sorted and they get you fixed!
If it is an ulcer, I’d love for you to sue the GOP, that would be a delicious test case!
I can see tens of millions across the country joining me in a massive “Republicans–They Make You Sick” campaign. Just think of the stomach acid generated by the mere sight of Ted Cruz or Scott Walker. We might even get support from the pharmaceutical companies who manufacture antacids.
In tears – you know what Jackie, I think this campaign might just work!!
Now I really think you’re onto something here. I know I’ll line up for that one.
Glad you got some help, Jackie.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better, jackie. Here’s to positive outcome overall.
I finally got my hospital bill from my emergency room visit last September. Over $15,000 bill and my share is $65!!!! OMG, I nearly passed out from relief. So I second your gratefulness for President Obama’s focus on affordable health care. He’s changed our country for the better in so very many ways.
Take good care!!
JG, there are some natural remedies you and Roberta (and others) might also want to consider for digestive and intestinal disorders: Slippery Elm Bark. (The powder, not the tablets). When PBO had that reflux issue a while back, I did some research in American medical websites, found an excellent discussion in the University of Maryland medical school site, and sent the link to the doctor at the WH. I never heard back, but that doesn’t matter. I felt PBO and FLOTUS might consider alternative to things like Pepcid etc. My own experience and information stems from my years living in Australia, where I preferred the care of herbalist and alternative medicines (ie, acupuncture) and I still do but it’s not covered by Medicaid. I use slippery elm bark as I was taught two or three times a year to keep things tuned up! I consistently similar or worse reactions to antibiotics, but haven’t take them now since 1993, and haven’t had a cold or the flu, or any infections at all, since.
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/slippery-elm
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Good morning! 😃😃😃😃
G’morning Chips & TOD! Happy Tuesday everyone. 🙂
Mooooooooornihng Hopefruit!
Where’s Chips? Hiya, Chips. How’s Danny? 🍖🍖🍖
I’m baaaaaaaaack – moooooooorning GeeeeeeeeBeeeeeeee!
Hey, beautiful!! How are ya?
I am exceptional now that I’ve been called beautiful, my beloved human cheesy puff. How are you doing?
😍😍😍
Actually feeling better overall. Don’t want to jinx it, but less aches and pains over the pass few days. Waking up feeling stronger and not struggling to get out of bed or moving around.
YES YOU CAN.
Great news, GoB. Hoping for continued strength.
Good morning!
Hey, hey, Meta. Lol 😄
Thanks, love.
Oh, fantastic news GB, are you on new medication?
They upped the dosage of my pain medication. Cymbalta was a recent addition. Almost a month now. It’s an anti depressant but many Cancer patients at my stage use it for joint pain and it really helped me.
Starting a new treatment soon and I HOPE it doesn’t interfere with the progress.
GB, for some unknown reason that comment ended up in spam 🙄
Really great to hear the dosage increase is helping and the Cymbalta too. Can’t begin to imagine what the relief from pain must feel like, you sound so upbeat – but damn, though the worst of times you sound upbeat. You’re flippin’ amazing.
Lol…thanks, Chips. I’m a naturally upbeat person, but interacting with folks at TOD and twitter make it easier. The love and support from family and long time friends helps a great deal. I wish/hope others have the same.
MWAH! 😄
Hola, {{{GoB}}}! Have a wonderfully terrific Tuesday!
(((HUGS))) And a terrific Tuesday to you too, VC! 😄😄😄
Thanks, love!
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks and TOD family.
G⚽️⚽️d m⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️rning GGail!
Good east & west coast morning, Katie’s internet mother and media agent! 😀
May your day be filled with things and people that foster a positive frame of mind!
Gooooooooood morning VC 🙂
May your day be filled with an excitement of good things to come and let your laughter ring out loud and clear {{{{hugs}}}}
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Tuesday Greetings, everyone (including those who are AWOL, where the ‘W’ = with)!
Link to see the winning entries ↓
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Thanks for posting this! In honor of Earth Day (Tomorrow!!) I shared with my entire school staff to share in their classrooms…
Hello my only Desertflower – you are very welcome! 😀 Enjoy your Tuesday with the ‘little ones’.
Thank you, sweetness:) I will….
I have to see and hear this. My middle sister went to Tuskegee
kool…i love to hear Flotus and Potus give commencement addresses….my Favorite is the speech the President gave at the Notre Dame commencement …a close second is the address he gave at Moorhouse..
GM TOD! …..looks like the wait is over
I don’t know enough about the human trafficking bill (but I’m under the assumption the D’s caved on the abortion language) and at the very least they allowed Mrs. Lynch to be used as a pawn….guaranteeing that this will become the norm:
The Hyde restriction apply to all funds? WAIT A MINUTE.
This is what was put out by GOP…..I’m hearing that Hyde will not apply towards the funds that will be collected from the perps (which is what D’s originally opposed as an expansion of Hyde…after the idiots didn’t read the bill and see the GOP snuck it in) here is initial statement from Reid:
OK, thanks, LP. Better!
BTW, did you see Manchin’s big swipe against Reid? About how Reid’s leadership didn’t work? He also had this to say about working with Republicans. UGH.
WHOA, not sure what happened with that tweet there. Yikes.
Here’s the key graph:
“Manchin, a moderate, said that with Republicans in control of the upper chamber, he now has the opportunity to work with the majority to get legislation passed.”
GIVE ME A BREAK.
He is a total squish. I’m was sure he would switch parties after the mid-terms. I stopped listening to Manchin after being W.V. Gov (he was a strong supporter of the ACA) then after becoming Senator he started trashing it along with anything the President opposed. Everything he does is so calculated (like his supposed standing up to the NRA w/ Pat Toomey) Every time I see him I get flashbacks of former Sen. Nelson of Nebraska.
Yeah, Dems are ecstatic that he’ll help retake the Senate but he can never be counted on to support our side.
Morning, LPlains. Hope your Tuesday is off to a great start, and you are working hard! 😀 😀
I know nothing about the human trafficking bill either, but I’m leery about the assumption re D’s caved. Question – maybe the D’s compromised in some way instead of caving? Consider, they are in the minority…and democracy, if working well, often calls for compromise.
It started with a headache which prevented me from going back to sleep 😦 I agree it probably wasn’t a total cave….my grievance was that the morons didn’t read the bill after the mark up and realize that GOP snuck in the abortion language (this after the original agreement didn’t have the Hyde language) so by cave I guess they I mean that they shot themselves in the foot and could have avoided this whole situation.
GOP has removed the Hyde expansion language. So yes you’re right that Dems should have caught this a long time ago, but it doesn’t look like a “cave”. Of course they are free to add more amendments, God help us.
BUT, there’s this:
Sure, it’s early. But at this point, few expected Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to be as accommodating as he has been. CQ Vote Watch, a new tool that offers daily reports on voting patterns, shows that Obama’s victory percentage on Senate votes where he’s taken a position is at 82 percent.
Legislating remains tough, but the deals on Medicare payments to doctors, Homeland Security funding, and bipartisan cooperation on cybersecurity and the No Child Left Behind reauthorization indicate that predictions of complete breakdown were premature.
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interesting
Hmmm, that is very interesting. Thanks for posting.
{{{{{{{HZ}}}}}}}} Please phone home!!
(OK, I have this theory that HZ is really Eric Holder’s sister and she’s very busy planning his retirement party.)
It’s POSSIBLE:)!!!!!! She always said that he brother was a person of high position… wouldn’t THAT be a hoot:)
HER BROTHER! Geeze Louise….
HHAAAHAHAA. Yeah, I’m kidding but yeah.
gobrooklyn 🙂
actually Meta…i am becoming more and more excited by this…also after viewing the OFA video (i wish i was younger and stronger…i would sign up for the fellowship)…i realize that it is We the People who move America… Nothing is more powerful than a million voices calling for change…
Me, too, me, too!!
Until President Obama came along, I never ever paid such close attention to his everyday work, to these annual events and to the work of the First Lady. They have inspired me beyond all words.
I’m looking forward to staying very involved with President Obama’s work. There will be a grassroots development process, and I’M IN. This is what we who have been with him heart, soul and mind have to look forward to after he leaves office and I feel encouraged that there is such a very good place to focus our energies. So sign up and be a part of the movement!!!!
Hahahaaa!! Great ones, yardarm! Good morning!
Back atcha meta. ^5
{{{{ Jackie and GoB }}}}
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Congrats to the Gold :star winners 🙂 😉 COS and Libra800
Morning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/04/21/rise-and-shine-1045/
TPM has a handful tweets worth posting here this Early AM.
Was 38F this AM. Cloudy. Chilly.
In over 163 days?
Then…..the Shame from MN 6th Dist……the evil, crude, cruel, wicked……Michele Bachmann
Fact:
Michele Bachmann is a Fundamentalist who wants the end time……so following her bastard ideological fanatic mind, Pres Obama being the catalyst of the apocalypse…….would that Not have been what The Almighty God had wanted?
This nut is beyond help.