Tag Archives: Barack Obama
Tonight we give thanks
Whoa, friends, what a news night Sunday turned into. In case you haven’t heard. While I heard Brian Williams say that it is unnatural to feel good because of the death of someone (even if they’re pretty much the worst), … Continue reading →
Filed under Chicago, Politics, Reflections
Tagged as 2011, Barack, Barack Obama, Hope, Patriotism, President, Yes
Saying Yes to the Universe
Morning, chicks. Another gray day in the Second City. Someone tell me there’s sunshine, somewhere. In lieu of that, another picture from Mexico to raise my wintry spirits. Last night I tried my hand at a yoga class, where the … Continue reading →
Filed under Chicago, Did I really do that?, Politics, Reflections
Tagged as 2011, Barack Obama, Chicago, gym, winter, Yes, yoga
We are not as divided as our politics suggest.
I promise this won’t be a political post. Partly because I’m exhausted from all the MSNBC coverage I watched last night. Partly because I’m not sure I have anything to say that someone else hasn’t already said. But the title … Continue reading →
Filed under Politics, Reflections, Running
Tagged as 2010, autumn, Barack Obama, Chicago, election, Patriotism, Running
Get out there.
It’s election day, chicks! And I’d be a liar if I said I didn’t care who you voted for, so long as you voted. People who say that are liars. But first things first. Get out there and vote, chickadees. … Continue reading →
Filed under Politics, Reflections
Tagged as 2010, autumn, Barack Obama, Chicago, Patriotism, urban
Outrageous.
First of all, I have some bellyaching I need to get out of the way on this Wednesday morning. It’s dark and rainy, and my feet are probably going to be soaked by the time I get to work. My … Continue reading →
Filed under Chicago, Reflections, Things that are delicious, Wrigley
Tagged as 2010, Barack Obama, Chicago, Cooking, summer, swimming
And Another Thing…
Happy Memorial Day. And thank you, to all of you, who serve, protect, and keep us safe. Or love someone who does. We are grateful. Also, Mr. President, thanks for coming home for the weekend. We hope you enjoyed your … Continue reading →
Five Good Things: It’s not Monday Edition
Morning, chickadees. The sun is shining here in Chicago, so I’m feeling good. Onto what else is making this morning more enjoyable: 1. Health care! Yes! I know this is a controversial one for some of you, but listen up: … Continue reading →
Past the halfway point…
In this week. Also, my back has recovered to the point of a light jog. This is a great improvement. So last night was State of the Union Night in the Palluzzi-Wagenschutz house. Despite which party’s in the White House, … Continue reading →
Off for a swim…
There will be more to come later, but I leave you with this: You can say what you will about the man, but he’s got one good looking family backing him up. Now that’s a picture of America!
What a blessed day.
“So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America’s birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barack, Barack Obama, Change, election, Patriotism, President, Yes
