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First Lady Michelle Obama hosts the “Kids State Dinner” in the East Room of the White House. The White House treated more than 50 kid chefs to a “state dinner.” The children earned a seat at the table by whipping up mouth-watering yet healthy meals as part of a nationwide contest sponsored by the food magazine Epicurious and the Education and Agriculture departments
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First Lady Michelle Obama hugs last year’s winner from Delaware, Braeden Mannering
First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama confess that their favorite junk foods are french fries (her) and chips and guacamole (him)
President Barack Obama teases First Lady Michelle Obama when she says she is taking a break from french fries
@dougmillsnyt: FLOTUS reacts when POTUS reveals that she like likes french fries. FLOTUS says “I’m taking a break” from them.
It is August 13th! Breithlá Sona Duit, Chips!
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A Beautiful Poem By VC
As the sun prepares to rise this August 13th day, TODobots all gather with words to say. Our bright mayorial light celebrates another year. Undimmed, resplendent, undaunted by fear. Faced with political lies, hate and hypocrisy Mayor Chips highlights them for all to see. As the sun rises on this very special birthday, TODobots all gather with words to say ‘Chips you are special. Chips you are dear; Not expensive, not costly, just a cherished dear. Chips you are special. Chips you are rare. Rarer than mankinis, Benghazigates and …GOP fear.’
As TODobots gather for this special day’s unfurling Some are eager to share the mem’ries they’re a-holding:- - Chips’ pictures are delightful! Remember the ‘potties’ That earned acclaim from gracious celebrities? -Charmingly, eagerly seeking a virtual mate Our Mayor cajoles in dresses first rate. -Sprinkling marriage proposals aloft like confetti She lures Japa, Bobfr,…. plus others I’ve forgotten. ‘Chips you are special. Chips you are dear. Not expensive, not costly, just a precious dear. Chips you are special. Chips you are rare. Stronger than mankinis, Benghazigates and …GOP fear.’
Mayor Chips built TODdy-town by the sweat of her brow; Razing the trolls as she patrolled the town alone … till now. Then reflecting, reassessing, Mayor Chips picked helpers, Thus teaching and taunting and nurturing great bloggers. Next the Mayor decided to cede some space; so Utal Climbed up – a scouting-pics, zapping-trolls kind of pal. Behold, the sun rises on this long-awaited birthday, And TODobots are here with words to say:- ‘Chips you are special. Chips you are rare. More loved than mankinis, Benghazigates and … GOP fear. Chips you are special. Chips you are dear. Not expensive. Not costly, … just endearingly dear!’
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ A VERY, VERY HAPPY ‘21st again’, Mayor Chips! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥
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Hey Chiparoo, UT here. How much do I think you’re a bundle of loveliness? So much that I willingly put up a picture of Wayne Rooney for you to stare at in delight all day. You, my friend, deserve all the happiness and joy in the world. Thank you for TOD. Thank you for creating a community of pretty darn awesome people. Thank you for never closing up shop even when you were constantly hit with a barrage of crap. Thank you for your humor, thank you for your dignity, and most of all, thank you for being a Manchester United fan because our football interactions have brought many a smile to my face.
From TODers to you: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
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The pretty wonderful Meta made you a cake!
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TODers chipped in and got you a couple of gifts. We had a feeling you might be craving some cheesy puffs. ;)
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