Women's World Cup!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

I needed a break from MOFO 45!!!

R.I.P. Queen!

A day without Dickhead 45 hogging the Headlines!

None of the "Fake News" covered Dickhead 45 today!   Thank God!   It was so refreshing!   Not sure about "State TV" because I don't watch it!

Inclusion begins with "I"!!!

Count me in!

President Obama's Inauguration Day letter to 45!

Dear Mr. President -

Congratulations on a remarkable run.   Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.

This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don't know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful.   Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.

First, we've both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune.   Not everyone is so lucky.   It's up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard.

Second, American leadership in this world really is indispensable.   It's up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that's expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend.

Third, we are just temporary occupants of this office.   That makes us guardians of those democratic institutions and traditions -- like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties -- that our forebears fought and bled for.   Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it's up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them.

And finally, take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family.   They'll get you through the inevitable rough patches.

Michelle and I wish you and Melania the very best as you embark on this great adventure, and know that we stand ready to help in any ways which we can.

Good luck and Godspeed,
BO

Source: CNN   aka..."Fake News"!

Dick Gregory & Jerry Lewis!

You guys made me laugh and, Mr. Gregory, you opened my mind!

If only!!! "A Peaceful Future!"

Last year, Google asked young artists across the US to create a doodle about what they see for the future.   Google gave their congratulations to Sarah Harrison from Connecticut in the 10th-12th grade group on being named the National Finalist of the 2016-17 Doodle 4 Google Contest for her doodle "A Peaceful Future".

Google states that it's honored to award Sarah with a $30K college scholarship and a $50K technology award for her school, as well as sharing her doodle on the Google homepage for the world to see.

See more entries here!   This gives me hope in the young folks!   And yes people...we need hope and congratulations to Sarah!

One! Zero! Zero! Zero!!!!

In spite of yesterday's "bitching" post, it just dawned on me that this is my one thousandth post!!!   I'm happy about my little space here on the internet and I'm glad I started this.   My inspiration back then?   It was the birth of my grandson!   He's here just over seven years now and still calls me Dude!!!   Yes...in spite of the "bitching", I'm happy and I'm grateful for all that I have!!!

And Still...I Rise!

Video/Musical Source: Eli Lieb
Watching Eli's music video helps me reduce my presidential distress!

We are "our brothers keepers"!

Damn, I'm gonna miss these two!   One day Americas will wake up and realize the same!   Truly a class act!

Gold Star Dad Khizr Khan! Tearful!

FLOTUS! You go girl!

The above collage is from Malia Obama's You Tube Channel!
Ms. Michelle knocked it outta da' park!!!   Rockin' that Versace!
Damn...I'm gonna miss them.   Truly a class act!

How cool would it be for FLOTUS to become the POTUS!!!

Future 5!

I'm proud to say that I'm a volunteer for this wonderful organization!

"Future 5 believes in all the potential of high school students!   Founded in 2009 by Clif McFeely this mentoring program believes that all of Stamford CT’s high school students should be connected to their full life’s potential, regardless of income or family circumstances.   They do this by offering motivated students an opportunity for membership in a caring community.   A community that helps them connect with themselves and the character traits of optimism, determination, and grit.   Future 5 volunteers do whatever it takes to help students stay on track through high school and achieve a plan for college or career training."

Nyle DeMarco @ Human Rights Campaign

Winner of "America's Next Top Model" and "Dancing With The Stars" speaks about the importance of being visible and true to yourself.

Gabby..."The Donald" & "The Final Five"!

The Final Five!   Coached by a former "Illegal Immigrant"!

Márta Károlyi is the Hungarian-Romanian gymnastics coach of the "Final Five" and the national team coordinator for USA Gymnastics.   She and her husband, Béla, are ethnic Hungarians from Transylvania, Romania, and trained athletes in Romania, but defected to the United States in 1981.   Béla and Márta Károlyi have trained nine Olympic champions, fifteen world champions, sixteen European medalists and many U.S. national champions.

Paul Cadden...WOW!

This is NOT a photograph!   Awesome!
From the artist, Paul Cadden...

"Although the drawings and paintings I make are based upon photographs, videos, stills, etc., the idea is to go beyond the photograph."

To love America is to love ALL Americans!

via: lovehasnolabels.com

Happy July 4th!

Blueberries!   Strawberries and Yogurt Covered Raisins!   A big-time dessert put together by one of my graphic design daughters!   Enjoy your day!

2015 in 4 Minutes!