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Well, little did I suspect that today's journey would include a delightful boat ride. It was a little harrowing at first given all the haze but once the fog lifted and we got our sea legs, it was "smooth sailing" all the way! Hopefully I conducted myself like a proper seaman and will be invited back.
If I keep this up, I'm going to get a bad reputation (see exhibit A, below). I got a bit too well acquainted with the tulips last year and this year I'm doing the same. I really do respect the volunteer gardeners. I promise I'll try to keep my distance!
Sleeping in without a bathroom break: lightly trying.
Being left home alone on a bright sunny day: very annoying.
Left yet again that evening: beyond boring.*
Midnight rendezvous with Maggie: priceless
"There are some things that money can't buy. For everything else, there's Mastercard."
Exercising my right of free speech here. Nader got away with it, so I should be fine.
* collateral damage: 1 cocktail napkin
"Not in MY bed! We set that rule down a long time ago," said President Obama about where Bo the Portuguese Water Dog puppy would sleep.
All I'm saying is...I started out here:
And I ended up here:
You be the judge.
I just love this photo of President Obama and Bo, jogging through the corridors, perfectly in synch.
(note the left legs mid-air)
Check it out in the larger version -- it's a well-captured moment of off-leash joy and companionship!
Credit: White House photos by Pete Souza
Update: Check out a slideshow of Bo's official debut! This close-up reveals a real cutie.
Shocking though it sounds, I'm going to miss those thin sheets of bread. I had my first matza brie ever and I was sold. (Forgive the fuzzy picture but my sudden movement ruined the picture quality).
