SORRY for this OFF-TOPIC POST, but TODAY APPENS to BE a SOLEMN OCCASION I BELIEVE should be OBSERVED with DIGNITY and RESPECT regardless of HOW WE FELT, PERSONALLY, ABROUT the late PRESIDENT GEORGE H. W. BUSH..
ON THIS the DAY of HER HUBAND'S FUNERAL I OFFER AGAIN this TRBUTE to FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH. I HOPE SHE and HER HUSBAND GEORGE are NOW HAPPILY REUNITED and WILL LIVE FOREVER in PARADISE.
____ Barbara Bush (1925-2018) ____
Beloved source of character and strength. An asset to her family and our nation Refreshing for her lack of agitation. Barbara liived a good life of great length. A life patrician, gracious, down-to-earth Regal, yet a quintessential mother A fount of strong opinion like no other, But muted, disciplined, and tinged with mirth. Unusually poised in public life She had a kind of beauty very rare Happy to have prematurely aged Resplendent in her crown of snow white hair In no way mean, her mind always engaged Proud, yet humble,and always the ideal wife.
~ FreeThinke
I WOULD HOPE TOO THAT EVERY MEMBER of this NATION WILL SET ASIDE THEIR DIFFERENCES and OFFER EMPATHY and CONDOLENCES to the BUSH FAMILY on this DAY of SOLEMN MOURNING.
Franco, I was barely aware of politics in those days. Mr Bush served as a fighter pilot in WWII, then various important federal positions that people say he served America. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
I watched the entire funeral today, Kd, not expecttng much, but found it tremendously moving. The elegies given by former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, retired Senator Alan Simpson, and George W. Bush were extraordinarily well phrased and beutifully delivered in the unique style of each speaker.
I found John Meachum's expertly crafted encomium to the late president to be notably fulsome, self-righteous and palpably insincere. Oh Meachum said ALL the "right" things, and with uncommon eloquence, but –– unlike the others mentioned above –– his delivery was stilted, oftent smarmy, and fairly bristling with virtue-signaling. His underlying message appeared to be "See what a remarkably Good Guy I am!"
Most of the service was wonderful, but it went on FAR too long with a series of tedious anticlimactic events including some notably BAD, highly UNSUITABLE music, and long drawn-out religious rituals that seemd "tacked on" to an otherwise splendid event that SHOULD have ended quickly after George W. Bush gave his touching, heartwarming address praising his late father with warmth, good humor, great dignity and composure till the very end when his voice shook and almost broke with emotion when he said something like this: No one could have had a better set of parents than I. They will always be very much mssed, but I take comfort in my belief that my Dad and my Mom are together again rigt now holding hands just as they did all years of their marriage."
The love and deep mutual respect demonstrated by the Bush family is a beautiful, frankly inspiring thing.
I have to admit I was disappointed to the point of becoming angry in the presidencies of both the Bushes, I wanted them to be more incisive, more combative, and less respectful of our enemies both at game and abroad, but combativeness was never their style. They believed in –– and never failed to practice –– the virtues of MODESTY, GENTILITY, CIVILITY and FORBEARANCE –– qualities all but lost in the maelstrom of undiciplined hyper-emotional, bilious, self-righteous bombast dminatng the poitical scene today.
At times the Bushes' approach may have seemed weak, but it wasn't –– not really. Appearances are often deceiving. Much of the time it takes greater courage, stronger character and more self-discipline to hold one's emotions in check than to let it all hang out as common louts do who are always getting into pointless barroom brawls, loud, sometimes violent domestic quarrels, and the ridiculous exchanges of unsults an verbal feuds we too often indulge in here in the blogosphere..
I don't have to agree with everything a person says, believes or does to give him respect and find him admirable.
Whatever George H. W. Bush may have lacked as a POLITCIAN he more than made up for as a MAN.
May he rest in peace and joyful reunion with his wife, his baby daughter who died so tragically of ancer at the age of three, and all his loved ones who passed on before him.
Meachum's digs at President Trump, whom he slyly never mentioned by name, seemed all too obvious, and annoyed me very much. I've never cared for Meachum. I've always found him to be uncutuous and too obviously self-important.
Kid, I am distressed by your latest post to which we've are not been permitted to respond.
Are you tellng us that IMP has DIED?
Though neither of us made a show of it, he's been one of my best friends in the blogosphere for nearly twenty years.
We didn't write much to each other, but every so ften he'd give me heartwarming evidence of understanding that left me with a glow of appreciation for his good will and generosity that stayed with me and still remains.
If he has, indeed, passed away, the blogosphere will be much the poorer for it.
If you know anything about how and why this happened, I'd like to know more about it. I never met Imp's wife, but it would be helpful to me if could send her a note of sympathy and condolence.
Free Thinke,....yes, Imp passed on Tuesday.(I replied to your email, if you see this first)...And I know we're all so sad and that we lost QUITE a GUY...QUITE a patriot, QUITE a passionate lover of this country. Kid's tribute is JUST PERFECT....absolutely nothing much more to say. An American flag stood for Imp/Jersey Jack........thanks, Kid......such class. Just right.
Franco, Yes as Z so eloquently describes. As often is said, he is in a much better place. And to your comment about Imp, the short but complete note to us from Imp's wife explicitly pointed our that Imp had such a rare quality as to be able to create deep meaningful relationships with those he never met.
I will make another post allowing comments, then when I think those who would like to comment have done so, I will send Imp's wife a link to it to read. I think that's a good idea and I thank you very much for inspiring it.
Gorgeous. I am waiting to hear more from/about our new endeavor on Mars... Martians come out, come out wherever you are!
ReplyDeleteBunk, it is beautiful. Like a beautiful butterfly. :)
DeleteLooks more like The BOGEYMAN to me, Kid.
ReplyDeleteA very disquieting image!
Franco, I dunno, the lighter section on the right looks like Marilyn Monroe as a Sunfish.
ReplyDeleteI think it resembles an angel with wings...I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm down with that Ms Z.
DeleteAngels.... We could use a little help right about now.
We sure can! XX
DeleteSORRY for this OFF-TOPIC POST, but TODAY APPENS to BE a SOLEMN OCCASION I BELIEVE should be OBSERVED with DIGNITY and RESPECT regardless of HOW WE FELT, PERSONALLY, ABROUT the late PRESIDENT GEORGE H. W. BUSH..
ReplyDeleteON THIS the DAY of HER HUBAND'S FUNERAL I OFFER AGAIN this TRBUTE to FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH. I HOPE SHE and HER HUSBAND GEORGE are NOW HAPPILY REUNITED and WILL LIVE FOREVER in PARADISE.
____ Barbara Bush (1925-2018) ____
Beloved source of character and strength.
An asset to her family and our nation
Refreshing for her lack of agitation.
Barbara liived a good life of great length.
A life patrician, gracious, down-to-earth
Regal, yet a quintessential mother
A fount of strong opinion like no other,
But muted, disciplined, and tinged with mirth.
Unusually poised in public life
She had a kind of beauty very rare
Happy to have prematurely aged
Resplendent in her crown of snow white hair
In no way mean, her mind always engaged
Proud, yet humble,and always the ideal wife.
~ FreeThinke
I WOULD HOPE TOO THAT EVERY MEMBER of this NATION WILL SET ASIDE THEIR DIFFERENCES and OFFER EMPATHY and CONDOLENCES to the BUSH FAMILY on this DAY of SOLEMN MOURNING.
Franco, I was barely aware of politics in those days. Mr Bush served as a fighter pilot in WWII, then various important federal positions that people say he served America. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
DeleteI watched the entire funeral today, Kd, not expecttng much, but found it tremendously moving. The elegies given by former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, retired Senator Alan Simpson, and George W. Bush were extraordinarily well phrased and beutifully delivered in the unique style of each speaker.
DeleteI found John Meachum's expertly crafted encomium to the late president to be notably fulsome, self-righteous and palpably insincere. Oh Meachum said ALL the "right" things, and with uncommon eloquence, but –– unlike the others mentioned above –– his delivery was stilted, oftent smarmy, and fairly bristling with virtue-signaling. His underlying message appeared to be "See what a remarkably Good Guy I am!"
Most of the service was wonderful, but it went on FAR too long with a series of tedious anticlimactic events including some notably BAD, highly UNSUITABLE music, and long drawn-out religious rituals that seemd "tacked on" to an otherwise splendid event that SHOULD have ended quickly after George W. Bush gave his touching, heartwarming address praising his late father with warmth, good humor, great dignity and composure till the very end when his voice shook and almost broke with emotion when he said something like this: No one could have had a better set of parents than I. They will always be very much mssed, but I take comfort in my belief that my Dad and my Mom are together again rigt now holding hands just as they did all years of their marriage."
The love and deep mutual respect demonstrated by the Bush family is a beautiful, frankly inspiring thing.
I have to admit I was disappointed to the point of becoming angry in the presidencies of both the Bushes, I wanted them to be more incisive, more combative, and less respectful of our enemies both at game and abroad, but combativeness was never their style. They believed in –– and never failed to practice –– the virtues of MODESTY, GENTILITY, CIVILITY and FORBEARANCE –– qualities all but lost in the maelstrom of undiciplined hyper-emotional, bilious, self-righteous bombast dminatng the poitical scene today.
At times the Bushes' approach may have seemed weak, but it wasn't –– not really. Appearances are often deceiving. Much of the time it takes greater courage, stronger character and more self-discipline to hold one's emotions in check than to let it all hang out as common louts do who are always getting into pointless barroom brawls, loud, sometimes violent domestic quarrels, and the ridiculous exchanges of unsults an verbal feuds we too often indulge in here in the blogosphere..
I don't have to agree with everything a person says, believes or does to give him respect and find him admirable.
Whatever George H. W. Bush may have lacked as a POLITCIAN he more than made up for as a MAN.
May he rest in peace and joyful reunion with his wife, his baby daughter who died so tragically of ancer at the age of three, and all his loved ones who passed on before him.
Meachum's digs at President Trump, whom he slyly never mentioned by name, seemed all too obvious, and annoyed me very much. I've never cared for Meachum. I've always found him to be uncutuous and too obviously self-important.
DeleteI haven't watched any of it Franco and have no idea who Meachum is so I have no way to respond.
DeleteI'm sorry you missed it. Kid, It turned out to be a Great Event.
DeleteWell said, Kid.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mustang.
DeleteKid, I am distressed by your latest post to which we've are not been permitted to respond.
ReplyDeleteAre you tellng us that IMP has DIED?
Though neither of us made a show of it, he's been one of my best friends in the blogosphere for nearly twenty years.
We didn't write much to each other, but every so ften he'd give me heartwarming evidence of understanding that left me with a glow of appreciation for his good will and generosity that stayed with me and still remains.
If he has, indeed, passed away, the blogosphere will be much the poorer for it.
If you know anything about how and why this happened, I'd like to know more about it. I never met Imp's wife, but it would be helpful to me if could send her a note of sympathy and condolence.
~ FreeThinke
Free Thinke,....yes, Imp passed on Tuesday.(I replied to your email, if you see this first)...And I know we're all so sad and that we lost QUITE a GUY...QUITE a patriot, QUITE a passionate lover of this country. Kid's tribute is JUST PERFECT....absolutely nothing much more to say. An American flag stood for Imp/Jersey Jack........thanks, Kid......such class. Just right.
DeleteFranco, Yes as Z so eloquently describes. As often is said, he is in a much better place.
DeleteAnd to your comment about Imp, the short but complete note to us from Imp's wife explicitly pointed our that Imp had such a rare quality as to be able to create deep meaningful relationships with those he never met.
I will make another post allowing comments, then when I think those who would like to comment have done so, I will send Imp's wife a link to it to read. I think that's a good idea and I thank you very much for inspiring it.
Thanks so much Z. And your description is Just Perfect.
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