Midlife’s A Trip

Obama on Tonight

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

Yesterday morning I woke up thinking I’ve got to watch the President on Jay Leno.  I went to bed thinking there’s something I forgot to do today.  Well you’ve got it right.  I missed the whole interview.  Nothing like a midlife moment.
If you missed this history-making segment of the Tonight Show too, here’s the [...]

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Taking an Oath with President Obama

Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by Karen.

In a few hours Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America.  This all takes me back to that day over 4 years ago when I was sitting in my living room watching the Democratic Convention.  I confess that I really had tuned in to watch the [...]

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I Have a Dream

Posted on 18. Jan, 2009 by Karen.

On June 23, 1963, a skinny young African American girl with long braids and blue cat-eye glasses joined her family at a civil rights event in Detroit.  Thousands of people participated in the “Great March in Detroit”.
As they walked down Woodward Avenue, the young girl was excited to get to the end of the march [...]

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Peanut on Obama

Posted on 06. Nov, 2008 by Karen.

On election night we all gathered over at my sister’s to watch the poll results come in.  My 4 year old niece, the “Peanut” was thrilled with the company, the festive atmosphere and the party spread of food.  Oh — and the fact that she was allowed to stay up long past her bedtime. 
You see, my [...]

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Obama Wins — Oh Happy Day!

Posted on 05. Nov, 2008 by Karen.

This music video sums up the joy I feel over Barack Obama’s election as President of the United States of America. Enjoy the song and savor this historic moment!

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The One Vote Barack Obama Won’t Get

Posted on 03. Nov, 2008 by Karen.

I’m here to report that there’s one vote Barack Obama won’t get in this historic presidential election — my 89 year old mother’s.  But don’t get excited John McCain.  This isn’t a vote for you.  You see, Mom’s not voting for Senator Obama simply because she can no longer understand what the voting process is all about.  The dementia [...]

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Colin Powell Speaks Out

Posted on 19. Oct, 2008 by Karen.

Watch Colin Powell as he discusses his decision to endorse presidential candidate Barack Obama.  But also listen to this senior statesman’s thoughtful comments on the Iraq War, the tenor of this year’s campaign and taxes.  
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