Congratulations, GGail and thanks to Nerdy for sharing this amazing photo of one of the highlights of my life! Such treasures the Obamas are and always will be!
Judith, I am so happy for you. Iām sitting here smiling while looking at this picture and Iām imagining how happy you must be inside while youāre standing there - this close to FLOTUS & POTUS.
Good morning WetCoast TODāers. Hope everyone is going to have a wonderful Xmas. Congrats GGail on First! WOW Judith! I see you got your Xmas/Holiday gift early a beautiful picture with our last intelligent, smart, wonderful President & FLOTUS.
Merry, merry Christmas jojocat! I hope this is the best Christmas EVER. I found out last night that my beautiful DIL is still at heart, a southerner and so she wants to understand Republicans and thinks liberals are too snooty and so liberals should make more effort to understand the GOP. Now I feel that I canāt talk about my politics at home either. Sigh. I have nothing left to say to her or even my son. I feel very sad right now. Oh well. I just have to shake that off, and try to be something Iām not: cheery and plastic. Wish me luck.
Betsy, youāre a teacher. Try to explain some things to her in small portions. Donāt give up just yet. There HAS to be a reason other than “beauty” why YOUR son fell for her and married her. Hereās wishing you success and happiness during their visit {hugs}
Iām just spitballing here, but perhaps sheās struggling mightily to reconcile reality with her GOP family and friends and her beloved South. Itās a mighty conundrum to wrap oneās head around, but I agree with GG — you are a teacher, and I know you have an effective approach cuz youāve told us how youāve reached some of your “special” students. š But will also say of course you can talk about politics or whatever you want at home. Itās YOUR HOUSE. š You donāt have be something you are not IN YOUR OWN HOUSE. Cheery?, yes. Plastic? Hell no.š Youāre a liberal and thereās nothinā even remotely snooty about yāall. would just brush that nonsense right off and laugh girl. You are not a label and you already understand Republicans cuz theyāve been showing who they are more and more boldly for years and youāve been paying attention and been around a lot longer than she has.
By the way, keep what JFK says about “liberals” close to heart
If by a “Liberal” they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people-their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties-someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a “Liberal”, then Iām proud to say Iām a “Liberal.ā
Hey jojo. I bet you and Betsy are just lounging around today while PSLA & I are hard at work. (Grrr!)
My office generally closes around 3pm on days like today, so of course, time is dragging along. Tick…….Tock…….Tick……..Tock. /sigh
Iāve been slaving away all week getting all the Christmas stuff together as Bill is on call. Just made cookies; now have to start wrapping gifts (which is more exhausting for me than I like).
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Friday morning. TGIF>> Congrats GG, on being first this morning.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and the sacrifices you are making for us TODāers. š«šššā¤
To all, I hope that the meditation of your heart and the words from your mouth brings harmony, serenity, and tranquility to everyone you encounter today. ā¤ ā¤ā¤
Notwithstanding the nightmare of BuffoonTrump in the Whitehouse, I am more than ever, Thankful to God that President Obama is still the President of The United States of America. āš āš āš
ranman - “I hope that the meditation of your heart and the words from your mouth brings harmony, serenity, and tranquility to everyone you encounter today.”
PERFECT!
Thank you!!!ā¤
Judith your picture is lovely as is your dress! Have a wonderful holiday. What a wonderful present to have with you forever, not just the photos but the memories you have. All your hard work has paid off. Well done!
Congratulations Judith, all of us at TOD stand with you and bask in your glory, Ohhh to be so close to PBO, we swoon as we bask in the reflected glory, thanks for sharing this precious never to be forgotten moment
Poor Rockettsš¦
http://www.mediaite.com/online/in-shameful-display-jim-dolan-and-msg-forces-the-rockettes-to-perform-at-trumps-inauguration/
Boris Epshteyn told CNNās Brooke Baldwin yesterday, āI can announce right now on your air that the Radio City Rockettes will be taking part in the inauguration celebration.ā
But reportedly, not everybody is āin lineā with the Rockettes performing; one of the members of the ensemble, Phoebe Pearl, took to her private Instagram page to express her disapproval of the situation in a now-deleted message. She wrote, according to Perez Hilton:
āI usually donāt use social media to make a political stand but I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed. The women I work with are intelligent and are full of love and the decision of performing for a man that stands for everything weāre against is appalling. I am speaking for just myself but please know that after we found out this news, we have been performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. We will not be forced! #notmypresidentā
Hilton also reported that any of the dancers who do not perform in the Trump inauguration āwill be sued/and or fired.ā
Shameful, to force these women into doing something that they donāt want to do by threatening them with losing their jobs. And the fact that not a single person in Trumpās circle can see how awful this looks is even more shameful. And I donāt want to hear anyone say that they should simply quit their job, its easy to be tough with someone elseās career.
Iāve always said that Netanyahu is the most dangerous individual that leads a country. Bibi is going to play Buffoon Trump to such a level, that America will be in a major war with Iran. Putin owns Buffoon Trump and Netanyahu is gaming his azz.
When President Obama first announced his candidacy in 2007, the iPhone hadn't yet been released. Twitter and Facebook were just finding their footing. Snapchat and Instagram didn't exist, and virtual reality remained the stuff of science-fiction. As technology has evolved over the past eight years, President Obama has used the internet to interact and engage with the American people in ways that were never before possible. He's earned the title of the first social media president. Click the link in the bio to take a look through some of the top digital moments of his presidency.
A photo posted by The White House (@whitehouse) on
i really look forward to the opening of the Obama Library in 2018…i hope that the TOD village will represent…i wonder if we should put our reservations in now…
This headline is misleading. Obama ended the program in 2011. He just dismantled the whole thing to keep Trump from gaining access. https://t.co/LaQzyk786D
— Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) December 22, 2025
My birthday is in January JoJo but Iām not gonna turn down purple cupcakes gurl EVAH! šš Thereās a billboard right outside my office that says Hidden Figures opens January 6 (it was originally supposed to open on my birthday) but I see online that its playing on Xmas Day in LA. Maybe they pushed it up to Oscar contention. Anyway I still want us all SoCal TOD peeps to go together to see; maybe we can do the weekend of Jan 6. Happy Holidays to you and your family and your kitties!
Those birthday cupcakes are all kinds of awesome sauce Madame Soph. My birthday is not until January 13 but thank you for the early birthday shoutout! š ā¤ā¤
Oh, I must have misread something above thread! Oh, well, Happy EARLY birthday! The Sun just entered Capricorn on Wednesday, so your birthday month is kind of here alreadyš
And just think, Barack Obama will still be President on your birthday this year!
Judith, thanks so much for sharing this incredible moment with all of us. So special. And thanks for all the work you did leading up to this. You and your group have so much to be proud of. It is blessing to have you here with us.
This is a beautiful view from MacArthur Park in SoCal right outside downtown Los Angeles, CA.
P.S. someone posted an article about the smog in China. Los Angeles, CA had bad smog back in the day but we chose to band manufacturing that caused smog
Gov. Cuomo slams Carl Paladino's comments on the Obamas: "His erratic behavior defies any rational analysis and he has no credibility." pic.twitter.com/k7E9dTIKPj
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 23, 2025
good statement…would have been nice if we had heard these kind of statements from DEMs during the Presidentās time in office
A beautiful picture Judith…a wonderful occasion for someone so deserving.
Good Afternoon, Nerdy…TOD Family. I hope everyone is able to realize the true meaning of the season and are allowing yourself to be uplifted by the spirit of the holidays. Donāt let the hope that weāve experienced over the last 8 years fade.
Chipsticks, if youāre lurking, thank you for the gift of The Obama Diary. Nerdy, thank you for keeping this haven going; especially at a time when we so need it. TODers… thanks for the your continued contributions. I find myself mostly lurking, but check in daily. The comments not only keep me aware, but truly help me mentally and emotionally.
Thank you President Obama! Guess Netanyahu called the wrong person in contacting the DT team about this vote. Idiot. Did he really think PBO would defer to Trump? Shows just how out of touch with reality he is as well.
Though US abstained and did't veto UN resolution on Israel, US was still the only country NOT voting yes. Shows how isolated Israel is.
Dearest Judith:) Just wanted to say that I love this photo and that you well deserved to be there with our POTUS and FLOTUS . I know that youāll cherish this always. Meanwhile, meeting them is still on my bucket list:)
Wow. I think this is the first U.S. abstention on an issue related to Israel-Palestine. Huge message sent from Obama to Netanyahu (& Trump). https://t.co/HmP4o8Vpzo
The United States allowed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction to be adopted.
The Security Council approved the resolution with 14 votes and the US abstaining. The abstention came in defiance of pressure to veto from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuās government in alliance with President-elect Donald Trump.
An Israeli official told CNN that his country approached the Trump team after it felt that it had failed to persuade the Obama administration to veto. Defying convention for a president-elect, Trump on Thursday put out a statement opposing the resolution.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi also spoke with Trump by phone about the vote, according to a diplomatic source familiar with the call and an aide to Trump.
The UN resolution calls on Israel to “immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.” It had been delayed by Egypt on Thursday.
I agree NCLB. I heard this last night. Israel has been BSing about peace in the middle east except when Carter brokered peace with Israel & Egypt and Anwar Sadot was assassinated. I am glad PBO stuck it to BB after interfering in our elections and disrespecting our President.
Not sure what Joy is referring to here, it is the first abstention of President Obamaās administration. But it is in accordance with longstanding US policy, notwithstanding that the pundits would have you think otherwise.
pic.twitter.com/6ceE4xL42f
— West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) December 24, 2025
PSLA….A great gift for you!! Happy Birthday sweetness! Many more:)
"Audacity: How Barack Obama Defied His Critics and Created a Legacy That Will Prevail." Out in January. Pre-order: https://t.co/IsXHRt4dvZ pic.twitter.com/mmHEzFvZVT
— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) December 2, 2025
Only books I am buying about PBO, FLOTUS, The Bidens, the Administration are ones written by them personally. I do not plan to make other rich because they write about the most popular and best President. I want PBO to make millions because I know he will do great things for his library and for others.
Thank you all for sharing my joy! Yes, my friend Ann Williamson designed and hand-made my dress. She uses kimono fabrics because of their beauty and drape. As I may have told some of you earlier, with every red bead she sewed on the bodice, she said, “I love you, Obamas.” In the few second after our picture was taken, I shared that with Michelle who then put her hands over her heart. Such a precious moment! TOD went with me in my heart to the White House. I may never be in it again.
Editing for Year in Photographs. Interesting light at the Resolute desk both in February, at left, and October. Curious if people have a preference for either.
I vote for that one as well. I am also bowled over that a 55 year old man can read print from that distance without glasses! Really looking forward to the beautiful gift of Peteās end-of-the-year photos.
Wonderful News, Lavithia Howard who was given life and had been in prison for over 22yrs for selling crack cocaine. Change.org sent out a plea to sign a petition to have PBO pardon her. I signed about two or three weeks ago and just got an email that Ms. Howard was one of the 230 people that PBO pardoned. Her story was very compelling how she changed her life while in prison. Merry Xmas to Ms. Howard and her family.
White House.gov
Lovely, Judith!
Congratulations, GGail and thanks to Nerdy for sharing this amazing photo of one of the highlights of my life! Such treasures the Obamas are and always will be!
That is a beautiful photo. You all look so lovely. What a treasure. Hereās to many more times like that in the future for everyone.
Thank you Judith for sharing it with usā¤
Way to go Judith. You certainly deserved this honor. Something to cherish forever !!!
Judith, I am so happy for you. Iām sitting here smiling while looking at this picture and Iām imagining how happy you must be inside while youāre standing there - this close to FLOTUS & POTUS.
Talk about a keepsake. Oh My Goodness!!!!
Thanks a gazillion NW for posting the pictureš
Good morning TOD folks! Have a lovely day. What a beautiful picture. Congrats Judith
Judith: squeeeeeeeee!!!!! š š This is all kinds of joyous awesomeness. What a way to start the holiday weekend.
Nerdy you rock girl. Thank you!!
Wishing everyone a safe, happy and scrumpdelicious holidays.
ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ to you all
Hey PSLAā¤
Merry Christmas dear purpleshoesla! Have a wonderful holiday.
Merry Christmas back to ya Betsy! Give my best to your hubby!!
Good morning WetCoast TODāers. Hope everyone is going to have a wonderful Xmas. Congrats GGail on First! WOW Judith! I see you got your Xmas/Holiday gift early a beautiful picture with our last intelligent, smart, wonderful President & FLOTUS.
Merry, merry Christmas jojocat! I hope this is the best Christmas EVER. I found out last night that my beautiful DIL is still at heart, a southerner and so she wants to understand Republicans and thinks liberals are too snooty and so liberals should make more effort to understand the GOP. Now I feel that I canāt talk about my politics at home either. Sigh. I have nothing left to say to her or even my son. I feel very sad right now. Oh well. I just have to shake that off, and try to be something Iām not: cheery and plastic. Wish me luck.
Betsy, youāre a teacher. Try to explain some things to her in small portions. Donāt give up just yet. There HAS to be a reason other than “beauty” why YOUR son fell for her and married her. Hereās wishing you success and happiness during their visit {hugs}
So true. Thanks GG
Iām just spitballing here, but perhaps sheās struggling mightily to reconcile reality with her GOP family and friends and her beloved South. Itās a mighty conundrum to wrap oneās head around, but I agree with GG — you are a teacher, and I know you have an effective approach cuz youāve told us how youāve reached some of your “special” students. š But will also say of course you can talk about politics or whatever you want at home. Itās YOUR HOUSE. š You donāt have be something you are not IN YOUR OWN HOUSE. Cheery?, yes. Plastic? Hell no.š Youāre a liberal and thereās nothinā even remotely snooty about yāall. would just brush that nonsense right off and laugh girl. You are not a label and you already understand Republicans cuz theyāve been showing who they are more and more boldly for years and youāve been paying attention and been around a lot longer than she has.
By the way, keep what JFK says about “liberals” close to heart
If by a “Liberal” they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people-their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties-someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a “Liberal”, then Iām proud to say Iām a “Liberal.ā
Hey jojo. I bet you and Betsy are just lounging around today while PSLA & I are hard at work. (Grrr!)
My office generally closes around 3pm on days like today, so of course, time is dragging along. Tick…….Tock…….Tick……..Tock. /sigh
Noooooo….I am slaving away at my desk. We might get off around 2pm….a big maybe.
Hope you are able to get off early today too………..
Iāve been slaving away all week getting all the Christmas stuff together as Bill is on call. Just made cookies; now have to start wrapping gifts (which is more exhausting for me than I like).
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Friday morning. TGIF>> Congrats GG, on being first this morning.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and the sacrifices you are making for us TODāers. š«šššā¤
To all, I hope that the meditation of your heart and the words from your mouth brings harmony, serenity, and tranquility to everyone you encounter today. ā¤ ā¤ā¤
Notwithstanding the nightmare of BuffoonTrump in the Whitehouse, I am more than ever, Thankful to God that President Obama is still the President of The United States of America. āš āš āš
ranman - “I hope that the meditation of your heart and the words from your mouth brings harmony, serenity, and tranquility to everyone you encounter today.”
PERFECT!
Thank you!!!ā¤
I bringing my response to David Axelrod over from the last thread.
RanMan, thanks for reminding Axelrod of that dumb tweet.
Oh my goodness, Judith!! What a fabulous photo and tremendous memories for you!! Simply beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow Judith, what a wonderful keepsake Christmas present. I would probably have an ornament made to put on Christmas tree every year.š
Judith your picture is lovely as is your dress! Have a wonderful holiday. What a wonderful present to have with you forever, not just the photos but the memories you have. All your hard work has paid off. Well done!
Oh my, Judith! Iām so proud and happy for you!!!!!!
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Congratulations Judith, all of us at TOD stand with you and bask in your glory, Ohhh to be so close to PBO, we swoon as we bask in the reflected glory, thanks for sharing this precious never to be forgotten moment
BRAVOOOOOOOOOOO Judith…so happy for you!
I love this:
Good Day TOD!!!
CONGRATULATIONS {{{{{{{Judith}}}}}}} …. youāve earned the honor and inspired all of us with all youāve DONE!!!
#PutinTrumpNukeAlliance …. AGAINST HUMANITY …..
oh yes …. it really is that horrible ……
I donāt think Putin will have to use his own nukes, heāll simply talk our commander-in-clown into using our nukes.
Judith, what a lovely picture.
Totally wonderful, Judith! Iām so happy for you to have this privileged experience with the First Couple.
smilin!!
Poor Rockettsš¦
http://www.mediaite.com/online/in-shameful-display-jim-dolan-and-msg-forces-the-rockettes-to-perform-at-trumps-inauguration/
Boris Epshteyn told CNNās Brooke Baldwin yesterday, āI can announce right now on your air that the Radio City Rockettes will be taking part in the inauguration celebration.ā
But reportedly, not everybody is āin lineā with the Rockettes performing; one of the members of the ensemble, Phoebe Pearl, took to her private Instagram page to express her disapproval of the situation in a now-deleted message. She wrote, according to Perez Hilton:
āI usually donāt use social media to make a political stand but I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed. The women I work with are intelligent and are full of love and the decision of performing for a man that stands for everything weāre against is appalling. I am speaking for just myself but please know that after we found out this news, we have been performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. We will not be forced! #notmypresidentā
Hilton also reported that any of the dancers who do not perform in the Trump inauguration āwill be sued/and or fired.ā
Shameful, to force these women into doing something that they donāt want to do by threatening them with losing their jobs. And the fact that not a single person in Trumpās circle can see how awful this looks is even more shameful. And I donāt want to hear anyone say that they should simply quit their job, its easy to be tough with someone elseās career.
Exactly Don.
HA!
Iāve always said that Netanyahu is the most dangerous individual that leads a country. Bibi is going to play Buffoon Trump to such a level, that America will be in a major war with Iran. Putin owns Buffoon Trump and Netanyahu is gaming his azz.
huge congratulations Ms. Judith!
over the years you have worked so hard to support PBO and all he achieved or tried to achieve. You deserve this kudos
Lovely piece about our glorious First Lady:
Fashion with lots of class.
FLOTUS-MO, is fashion. I ask this following rhetorical question: When have you not seen Her fashioning, even when when she is garnering. Just Saying,
HE DID! But he lazy millennials, media, old/rich voters decided to just try “stupid” again because it worked so well for us…..
What a wonderful photo! You look beautiful, Judith!
This is AWESOME
As is this:
I had to add this!!
one of my favorites is using digital graphs during the SOTU address
YES! That was very innovative and perfect.
i really look forward to the opening of the Obama Library in 2018…i hope that the TOD village will represent…i wonder if we should put our reservations in now…
Judith, what a great photo to last always. Thanks for all the work you do.
Happy birthday Purple Shoes!
Here are some birthday cupcakes:
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PSLA!! May your day be enriched with love and joy and all the pleasures you seek!!
Happy, Happy Birthday PurpleshoesLA!!! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Purpleshoes I thought your birthday is in JANUARY? By the way I thought “Hidden Figures” was coming out in January but it will be playing Xmas Day.
My birthday is in January JoJo but Iām not gonna turn down purple cupcakes gurl EVAH! šš Thereās a billboard right outside my office that says Hidden Figures opens January 6 (it was originally supposed to open on my birthday) but I see online that its playing on Xmas Day in LA. Maybe they pushed it up to Oscar contention. Anyway I still want us all SoCal TOD peeps to go together to see; maybe we can do the weekend of Jan 6. Happy Holidays to you and your family and your kitties!
I hear ya PSLA! Yes, lets plan that weekend of Jan 6th to see Hidden Figures. Have a wonderful Xmas and New Year! See you in the new year.
P.S. I love these cupcakes…..yummmmm, great idea!
Those birthday cupcakes are all kinds of awesome sauce Madame Soph. My birthday is not until January 13 but thank you for the early birthday shoutout! š ā¤ā¤
Oh, I must have misread something above thread! Oh, well, Happy EARLY birthday! The Sun just entered Capricorn on Wednesday, so your birthday month is kind of here alreadyš
And just think, Barack Obama will still be President on your birthday this year!
Judith, thanks so much for sharing this incredible moment with all of us. So special. And thanks for all the work you did leading up to this. You and your group have so much to be proud of. It is blessing to have you here with us.
For all the stupid RW punks out there who think theyād like to get rid of California, THIS:
This is a beautiful view from MacArthur Park in SoCal right outside downtown Los Angeles, CA.
P.S. someone posted an article about the smog in China. Los Angeles, CA had bad smog back in the day but we chose to band manufacturing that caused smog
YES, thank goodness CA took smog pollution very, very seriously.
I know exactly where this is located. I use to pass it everyday on my way to work, a few years ago.
Not a surprise to women of this country.
good statement…would have been nice if we had heard these kind of statements from DEMs during the Presidentās time in office
A beautiful picture Judith…a wonderful occasion for someone so deserving.
Good Afternoon, Nerdy…TOD Family. I hope everyone is able to realize the true meaning of the season and are allowing yourself to be uplifted by the spirit of the holidays. Donāt let the hope that weāve experienced over the last 8 years fade.
Chipsticks, if youāre lurking, thank you for the gift of The Obama Diary. Nerdy, thank you for keeping this haven going; especially at a time when we so need it. TODers… thanks for the your continued contributions. I find myself mostly lurking, but check in daily. The comments not only keep me aware, but truly help me mentally and emotionally.
Everyone enjoy your day.
Thank you President Obama! Guess Netanyahu called the wrong person in contacting the DT team about this vote. Idiot. Did he really think PBO would defer to Trump? Shows just how out of touch with reality he is as well.
I remember vividly how Israel was bombing Gaza and some parts of the Occupied Territory until POTUSās very minute of swearing.
Dearest Judith:) Just wanted to say that I love this photo and that you well deserved to be there with our POTUS and FLOTUS . I know that youāll cherish this always. Meanwhile, meeting them is still on my bucket list:)
Badass…That is My President….
The United States allowed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction to be adopted.
The Security Council approved the resolution with 14 votes and the US abstaining. The abstention came in defiance of pressure to veto from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuās government in alliance with President-elect Donald Trump.
An Israeli official told CNN that his country approached the Trump team after it felt that it had failed to persuade the Obama administration to veto. Defying convention for a president-elect, Trump on Thursday put out a statement opposing the resolution.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi also spoke with Trump by phone about the vote, according to a diplomatic source familiar with the call and an aide to Trump.
The UN resolution calls on Israel to “immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.” It had been delayed by Egypt on Thursday.
And there is only ONE PRESIDENT AT A TIME.
The Jackass must wait his turn to govern with his boy Putin by his side or his BFF nut-a-NāYahoo pulling the strings from Jerusalem.
What a world!
I agree NCLB. I heard this last night. Israel has been BSing about peace in the middle east except when Carter brokered peace with Israel & Egypt and Anwar Sadot was assassinated. I am glad PBO stuck it to BB after interfering in our elections and disrespecting our President.
Not sure what Joy is referring to here, it is the first abstention of President Obamaās administration. But it is in accordance with longstanding US policy, notwithstanding that the pundits would have you think otherwise.
PSLA….A great gift for you!! Happy Birthday sweetness! Many more:)
Only books I am buying about PBO, FLOTUS, The Bidens, the Administration are ones written by them personally. I do not plan to make other rich because they write about the most popular and best President. I want PBO to make millions because I know he will do great things for his library and for others.
I agree jojo, I intend to do the same.
if i recall correctly, Ms. Judithās friend made this gorgeous dress, right?
Thank you all for sharing my joy! Yes, my friend Ann Williamson designed and hand-made my dress. She uses kimono fabrics because of their beauty and drape. As I may have told some of you earlier, with every red bead she sewed on the bodice, she said, “I love you, Obamas.” In the few second after our picture was taken, I shared that with Michelle who then put her hands over her heart. Such a precious moment! TOD went with me in my heart to the White House. I may never be in it again.
i like the one on the left
I vote for that one as well. I am also bowled over that a 55 year old man can read print from that distance without glasses! Really looking forward to the beautiful gift of Peteās end-of-the-year photos.
ME, TOO. Thereās something very AWESOME about it.
Judith, so happy for you. This picture is a treasure, and you certainly deserve it!
Much love to all TODers. You are a lifeline. Happy Holidays.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/34122591/the-latest-obama-family-friends-spend-afternoon-at-beach
Now, JER, this is posted here on purpose. A sinister purpose. I see you!
I see you, too. (Thanks! Love! ā¤ )
I scrolled down and my heart did a flip/flop. Thanks JER.š
Oh Judith, so glad NW featured it. One of our own was able to give this great couple some of our love.
Sending everyone here, all the lurkers, our wonderful Nerdy Wonka and the esteemed Mz Chips a wonderful, Blessed Merry Christmas.
I echo every single one of those words.
Wonderful News, Lavithia Howard who was given life and had been in prison for over 22yrs for selling crack cocaine. Change.org sent out a plea to sign a petition to have PBO pardon her. I signed about two or three weeks ago and just got an email that Ms. Howard was one of the 230 people that PBO pardoned. Her story was very compelling how she changed her life while in prison. Merry Xmas to Ms. Howard and her family.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/23/the-reader-in-chief/
Omg Judith ~ absolutely beautiful.. and lucky youš Very happy for you.
Congratulations to you, Judith - because I know you “earned” being in that fabulous photograph! Happy Holidays!
Thank you all so much for your kind comments. Have a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice…whatever you celebrate!
PHOTOSHOP !!!!!!!!
Congrats, JF. You truly deserve this honor.š
We miss you! This time is hard for all of us. We need you with us.