On February 27, 1951 the 22nd amendment to the US Constitution was ratified. After electing and re-electing FDR 4 times, the citizens of the US decided to have Presidential term limits.
It took from 1947 until 1951 to follow the entire amendment process - but the 22nd amendment passed all the hurdles and was ratified today!!
Because of this amendment, Presidents are limited to 2 terms - and that's a good thing!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Too Sad for Words
This article is just so sad. I know I've thought that America's schools were not doing a particularly good job at teaching history, but I didn't realize it was quite THIS bad!
SIGH
SIGH
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Still Playing with 2.0
I'm still having fun with the various image generators and thought this was particularly appropriate in light of Quincy's "Great Escape" on Monday! He looks like a hardened escape artist - when in fact he's a real softy - and loves sleeping under the down blanket!
Movie Date
We went to the movies today and saw Vantage Point. It looked interesting from the previews and, in my opinion at least, lived up to it's advertising!
The premise is a bit far-fetched - not that the President could be shot - but that a double would be sent out to do a major speech for the President! I guess that might happen, but I would hate to think there are two (or more) GWBs out there somewhere!
The viewing of the situation from many viewpoints (8) was interesting and good (perhaps 8 was a bit much!) and certainly led to several twists and turns as each viewpoint gave additional information about what actually happened.
Great "cinema" - no. Good hour and 1/2 entertainment - yes! Especially if you like car chases! Gotta get me one of those cars - almost as good as the Russian cars in the Bourne movies!
The premise is a bit far-fetched - not that the President could be shot - but that a double would be sent out to do a major speech for the President! I guess that might happen, but I would hate to think there are two (or more) GWBs out there somewhere!
The viewing of the situation from many viewpoints (8) was interesting and good (perhaps 8 was a bit much!) and certainly led to several twists and turns as each viewpoint gave additional information about what actually happened.
Great "cinema" - no. Good hour and 1/2 entertainment - yes! Especially if you like car chases! Gotta get me one of those cars - almost as good as the Russian cars in the Bourne movies!
Friday, February 22, 2008
What a Week . . .
I'm not sure what the reason but this week has been a long and difficult one - and not just because of meetings (although they contributed some). I'm betting on age myself! I've found I don't "bounce back" like I used to!
It's one of the very few weeks I worked all days and I discovered that I truly miss not having my mornings off - a slow start to the day is welcome twice a week and dearly missed when it doesn't happen!
The light at the end of the tunnel was today (Friday). It's my day off for working tomorrow and I got my "easy" morning today. I woke up just about on time, but was able to go back to bed and back to sleep (with a warm kitty next to me)! Now, watching a little TV and relaxing in front of the fire, I'm not really having to "think" much! Regeneration is taking place!
Next week is busy too, but that's ok. I have today!
It's one of the very few weeks I worked all days and I discovered that I truly miss not having my mornings off - a slow start to the day is welcome twice a week and dearly missed when it doesn't happen!
The light at the end of the tunnel was today (Friday). It's my day off for working tomorrow and I got my "easy" morning today. I woke up just about on time, but was able to go back to bed and back to sleep (with a warm kitty next to me)! Now, watching a little TV and relaxing in front of the fire, I'm not really having to "think" much! Regeneration is taking place!
Next week is busy too, but that's ok. I have today!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Meetings
We, in the library, have SO many meetings! This week I had 4 scheduled but one was cancelled. (Actually one of what I'm calling a meeting is truly a training - but the result is the same - I'm away from the building.)
Today there were two meetings and I have to admit they're two of the most fun! It's always good to have a good laugh and I can usually manage that in these meetings! What can possibly be wrong with a meeting with accomplishments, laughter and chocolate??!!
Today there were two meetings and I have to admit they're two of the most fun! It's always good to have a good laugh and I can usually manage that in these meetings! What can possibly be wrong with a meeting with accomplishments, laughter and chocolate??!!
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