President Barack Obama – things you may not have known about him!  

He collects Spider-Man and Conan the Barbarian comics
He was known as “O’Bomber” at high school for his skill at basketball
His name means “one who is blessed” in Swahili
His favorite meal is wife Michelle’s shrimp linguini
He won a Grammy in 2006 for the audio version [...]

When did it become inappropriate to display public courtesy? If someone shows a public displayof friendliness, should you just ignore them? Even if it is the President of the United States?

The last time I rambled, we were just about to usher in a new president. Anticipation and excitement for the inauguration of President Obama was high.

Provided below are written word links to various speeches/prayers from Inauguration 2009.
Barack Obama, 44th President of the US, Inauguration Speech:
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, [...]

We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.–44th President of the US, Barack Hussein Obama

Sort of Wordless Wednesday…I guess this post should more appropriately be titled few words Wednesday.  It just  feels so good to finally call Barack Hussein Obama…the 44th President of the United States of America.  And, I [...]

This a joyous time but it is also a sobering time. A time when a dream is deferred and a plan B has to be placed into effect. Read on and find out what happened next.

Inaguration Day in the Capitol, was it worth getting up at in the wee hours of the morning, to stand in line for hours, just to witness history in the making? Read my commentary and share your thoughts.

Carleen Brice, an author of such nonfiction titles as Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number makes her fiction debut with Orange Mint and Honey. Shay Dixon is a nervous breakdown in the making. She is a twenty-five year old grad student who has hit rock bottom; laid off from her job, about to be evicted and carrying baggage that would break the back of the strongest of women.

Someone emailed me this video featuring Barack Obama…thought it would be a great start to your day…so I’m posting it here for your enjoyment.  Here Comes the Sun.  Keep It or Sweep It?  Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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