On 2009-01-21, Sheldon > wrote:

> If that's a "panda" dress.......

sf, that's the best description of that hideous dress I've seen. She seems
like a nice person and is definitely good looking, but her choice in fashion
is beyond bad, even by AA standards. Even Patti LaBelle 80s spaceman
couture would have been an improvement. It was like tie-dye gone bad.

nb

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> "Gregory Morrow" >
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
> >
> > Michael "Dog3" wrote:
> >
> >> sf > :
> >> in rec.food.cooking
> >>
> >> > It looks like a little girl dress up dress. Grow up and take off
> >> > all those poofs! At least the ball gown wasn't as bad as that
> >> > awful red and black panda dress. Michelle needs a new stylist
> >> > pronto.
> >>
> >> I think she's showing a lot of originality. Her wardrobe is
> >> definitely out of the ordinary ;-)
> >
> >
> > Didja catch that fashionista queen that CNN had on yesterday
> > commenting on her wardrobe, pretty hilariously bad...I wanted to reach
> > through the teevee and bitch - slap "her", lol.
> >
> > I think she has great fashion sense and she has great carriage so she
> > wears clothes very well...
>
> No, I missed it. Was it positive or negative? I might have to go find
> that clip.


They had some silly NYC poof (Italian name) on briefly throught the day -
mostly in the evening - making with the catty comments about her duds. He
was going on and on about the gown she wore, saying that the "off - the -
shoulder" look had already been done on Inauguration Evening - by Nancy
Reagan! I mean come on, that *was* 28 years ago already...James Galanos is
long - gone and so nearly is Nancita.

When I first heard his queeny voice on the teevee I thought is was some
sorta joke, but no...coulda been a caricature *** guy on _Family Guy_ or
_The Simpson's_ or some such.

Now one queen whose Obama fashion commentary I've liked is Simon Doonan
(cre8ive director of Barney's), he's been on NPR. He is funny and
incisive...but this CNN fruitcake carried on like she's the head ribbon
clerk at Marshall's out for a pop after work or something, honestly.


--
Best
Greg

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:37:15 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>that's the best description of that hideous dress I've seen. She seems
>like a nice person and is definitely good looking, but her choice in fashion
>is beyond bad, even by AA standards.

Here are a couple of blog comments about Mrs. O!

Yellow dress…..green shoes? Who did this to her?

Mrs. Obama has a lovely face and a beautiful smile. However, the
choice of clothing does nothing to enhance or build on those
qualities. The gold dress and coat were old looking and frumpy...what
a 70 year old might wear. The ball gown looked like an old white
chenille bedspread and made her look shapeless and quite thick around
the middle. The black thing she wore to the national prayer service
made her look stoop shouldered and accentuated her bowed legs. Bad
designers, bad choices .... someone needs to help her.


Oh Golly, she looks like Big Bird in that mustard ******* atrocity! Or
some old, old woman in her polyester dress from 30 years ago. She
needs someone to teach her to walk like a woman instead of some
hulking dude in drag. She's thin, I give her that. As for this tacky
old lady poly outfit, send it back south of the border!


But you have to admit Ms. Franklin's HAT had to steal the show. That
hat was befitting the "Queen of Soul"! Mr. Song Millinery of
Detroit needs to be saluted! http://www.mrsongmillinery.com/

On 2009-01-21, Mr Bill > wrote:
> Here are a couple of blog comments about Mrs. O!

I understand the AA fashion sense, but bad is bad. I never thought I'd ever
utter these words, but Diddy! ....save our country!.... help this woman!!

nb

TammyM > wrote:

> I wear hats every chance I get in winter (shuddup, Spitz!). I have my
> fedora today cos it's supposed to rain.

Fedora, t-shirt and shorts.... In public, I assume. In "winter", too.
Pass some nitro preparation, will you, please?

ObDrink: Nitro Cocktail Recipe, from
<http://www.drinkswap.com/drinks/detail.asp?recipe_id=5582>

Spitz

Nitro Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Vodka
3/4 oz Blended Whiskey
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
1 dash Grenadine

Directions:
Combine vodka, whiskey and juices in a shaker half-filled with ice.
Add equal parts of orange juice and cranberry juice, and shake.
Strain into a collins glass almost-filled with ice, add grenadine, and
serve.

Serve in a Collins Glass

"Victor Sack" > wrote in message
.. .
> TammyM > wrote:
>
>> I wear hats every chance I get in winter (shuddup, Spitz!). I have my
>> fedora today cos it's supposed to rain.
>
> Fedora, t-shirt and shorts.... In public, I assume. In "winter", too.
> Pass some nitro preparation, will you, please?

Now Fictor. Did I say anything about t-shirt and shorts? I didn't. Admit
it: I didn't. I am wearing a proper business suit, high-heeled boots and a
raincoat with that Fedora. You .... Spitzbubba.

And it's freezing here. Must be ... oh, I dunno, 55 degrees! <shivver>

TammyM

Why must we rain on the parade??

"Tracy" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Check this out - for someone else wearing Aretha's hat. Funny.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/97b73j

That was too funny!!

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:33:52 -0500, Goomba >
wrote:

>blake murphy wrote:
>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:06:27 -0500, Goomba wrote:
>>
>>> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Now, Aretha Franklin's hat! THAT was awesome and completely over the
>>>> top. I'll bet drag queens the world over are trying to find one just like
>>>> it. The hat mesmerized me ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>> Poor woman's gotten so fat she can barely breath... And that hat was
>>> classic church lady stuff, yet this one was ugly as all get out.
>>
>> are you joking? the way she sings, there's no question she can breathe.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>No, she seemed to be struggling with the breath by the end of words or
>phrases. There is no way not to when you're that large. And I LIKE her.


I saw her live in concert recently and she had no trouble singing
whatsoever. Yesterday's problems may have been caused by the cold, or
something else.

Lotta really great singers out there who are pretty hefty, too. You
are incorrect in your assumptions.

Boron

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:46:56 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
> wrote:

>He
>was going on and on about the gown she wore, saying that the "off - the -
>shoulder" look had already been done on Inauguration Evening - by Nancy
>Reagan! I mean come on, that *was* 28 years ago already...James Galanos is
>long - gone and so nearly is Nancita.

Oh Puleeze. That off the shoulder look was fine as was the basic
dress, but I would have ripped each and every poof off of it before
she appeared in public. GAG.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:24:40 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2009-01-21, sf > wrote:
>
>> those poofs! At least the ball gown wasn't as bad as that awful red
>> and black panda dress. Michelle needs a new stylist pronto.
>
>Testify, sf!
>
Hallelujah! Praise the lord and pass the peas.
<bringing this back to food>



--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

Cheryl wrote:
> "Tracy" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> Check this out - for someone else wearing Aretha's hat. Funny.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/97b73j
>
> That was too funny!!
>


I saw her on TV today. I thought it looked way better on Aretha.

gloria p

"Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
...
> "Gregory Morrow" >
> m: in rec.food.cooking
>
>> Now one queen whose Obama fashion commentary I've liked is Simon
>> Doonan (cre8ive director of Barney's), he's been on NPR. He is funny
>> and incisive...but this CNN fruitcake carried on like she's the head
>> ribbon clerk at Marshall's out for a pop after work or something,
>> honestly.
>
> I'll have to go find it. I'm sure I'll be able to find it somewhere on
> the CNN site or YouTube. I honestly admire her for her decision to show
> her own fashion and be her own woman. No, I didn't like everything she
> wore be she wore it proudly. I like that. I didn't care much for her
> "Panda" look but hey, I'm not the one wearing it. Had she chosen one of
> the top haute couture designers she would have been ripped apart by the
> pundits because of the cost of it. Besides, she wanted the little guys
> to have a chance and I think they did a good job for her. The woman
> obviously likes color ;-)
>
I think she is stunning in whatever she decides to wear. I also think Barok
is a perfect compliment to her, looks-wise, but that isn't the important
thing to lead our country. He will lead us well, I believe. She
compliments him in every way we need to know about and a content man is a
productive man.

"Cheryl" > wrote
>>
> I think she is stunning in whatever she decides to wear. I also think
> Barok is a perfect compliment to her, looks-wise, but that isn't the
> important thing to lead our country. He will lead us well, I believe.
> She compliments him in every way we need to know about and a content man
> is a productive man.

Yayus, Sistah Cheryl!

In article >,
"Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > news:barbschaller-
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
> >
> > I wear a hat to church every Sunday and often during the week. I don't
> > have many, due to a large melon for a head and the cost of custom made
> > takes my breath away.

> I love hats. I like them on both men and women. Why don't you post a pic
> of you in a hat?

http://web.me.com/barbschaller/Hangi...d_Lady/Fair_Fa
re/Fair_Fare.html

I'm told by reliable sources that this is her very best hat!

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:52:07 -0700, Gloria P >
wrote:

>Cheryl wrote:
>> "Tracy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>
>>> Check this out - for someone else wearing Aretha's hat. Funny.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/97b73j
>>
>> That was too funny!!
>>
>
>I saw her on TV today. I thought it looked way better on Aretha.
>
Oh m'god. That hideous hat looked ridiculous... but she's all about
show business - so it fit.

Seriously though, I thought Aretha should have spend a couple of extra
minutes learning the song. She couldn't remember the words so she
tried to sound jazzy when she drew a blank (I know when you're
flubbing up, sistah). She sounded more like she was singing at a
baseball game. Sheesh! She could have shown more respect for the
occasion than just dressing up and showing up.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

TammyM > wrote:

> "Victor Sack" > wrote...
> > TammyM > wrote:
> >
> >> I wear hats every chance I get in winter (shuddup, Spitz!). I have my
> >> fedora today cos it's supposed to rain.
> >
> > Fedora, t-shirt and shorts.... In public, I assume. In "winter", too.
> > Pass some nitro preparation, will you, please?
>
> Now Fictor. Did I say anything about t-shirt and shorts? I didn't. Admit
> it: I didn't.

You did! See
<http://groups.google.com/group/rec.food.cooking/msg/356b76eb0d416625>:

"I thank the good Lord I live where I live - record temps these past few
days. It's shorts and T-shirt weather here!"

Good Lord, indeed, no matter the weather!

> I am wearing a proper business suit, high-heeled boots and a
> raincoat with that Fedora. You .... Spitzbubba.
>
> And it's freezing here. Must be ... oh, I dunno, 55 degrees! <shivver>

For Alex's sake, come to your senses! 55 degrees... that's Arctic
weather! Put on your caribou-fur-lined anorak and mukluks, STAT! And
do remove that unnecessary business suit, t-shirt and shorts... yes,
remove them....

ObFood: Ptarmigan. The recipe is from an Eskimo Cook Book of
Shishmaref, Alaska. It was compiled by the students of the Shishmaref
Day School in 1952.
<http://www2.grand-forks.k12.nd.us/iditarod/inuitrecipes.html>

Fictor
who did once ptake some ptarmigan, properly prepared

Ptarmigan

Take the feathers off the ptarmigan. Cut the meat and wash so they
won't have dirt or feathers on. Put in a pot with water and salt.
Sometimes people make soup of it.

Nancy Young wrote:

> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>
>> I think she's showing a lot of originality. Her wardrobe is
>> definitely out of the ordinary ;-)
>
> She's very stylish. I might not like every dress, but she
> looks great anyway. Besides, it's fun to see the dresses, but
> why should she worry what everyone thinks about her clothing.
> You won't please everyone no matter what.

<Cathy nods in agreement>

IMHO, all this yipping and yapping about her wardrobe was bound to
happen; goes with the territory, unfortunately. She also strikes me as
being a rather intelligent woman who has bigger fish to fry <OBFood> so
I doubt she'll lose too much sleep over it.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Victor Sack wrote:

>
> Ptarmigan
>
> Take the feathers off the ptarmigan. Cut the meat and wash so they
> won't have dirt or feathers on. Put in a pot with water and salt.
> Sometimes people make soup of it.

<lol>

Short and sweet (or would that be short and salty?). Wonder if that's
one of the shortest recipes in the world?

<Cathy googles....>
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

>
> Now, Aretha Franklin's hat! THAT was awesome and completely over the
> top. I'll bet drag queens the world over are trying to find one just
> like it. The hat mesmerized me ;-)

Heh. Nothing too special about that hat, IMHO - that 'design' (or
something very similar) is very popular with quite a few of the ladies
here in South Africa - and I've seen some that are even more audacious.
So, next time I see one, I'll think of you... <g>

But seriously, if you're into hats and head coverings in general, Africa
is a good place to start looking. Seen some really stunning creations
here. Especially on some of the more senior women, who stick to the
more traditional stuff and wouldn't know a 'stylist' if one stood up
and bit them - well not all of them, I will admit...

BTW, think I know who Aretha (or her stylist) may have gotten the idea
from for that hat....

http://tinyurl.com/cdzbs6

or

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/4...nnieafp300.jpg

I just love the color of this one tho':

http://tinyurl.com/d2gqbk
or


http://p3.focus.de/img/gen/J/J/HBJJB...en_r_311xA.jpg

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

ChattyCathy > wrote in
:

> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>
>>
>> Now, Aretha Franklin's hat! THAT was awesome and completely over the
>> top. I'll bet drag queens the world over are trying to find one just
>> like it. The hat mesmerized me ;-)
>
> Heh. Nothing too special about that hat, IMHO - that 'design' (or
> something very similar) is very popular with quite a few of the ladies
> here in South Africa - and I've seen some that are even more
> audacious. So, next time I see one, I'll think of you... <g>
>
> But seriously, if you're into hats and head coverings in general,
> Africa is a good place to start looking. Seen some really stunning
> creations here. Especially on some of the more senior women, who stick
> to the more traditional stuff and wouldn't know a 'stylist' if one
> stood up and bit them - well not all of them, I will admit...
>
> BTW, think I know who Aretha (or her stylist) may have gotten the idea
> from for that hat....
>
> http://tinyurl.com/cdzbs6
>

>
> I just love the color of this one tho':
>
> http://tinyurl.com/d2gqbk
> or
>



Looks like something you'd tie a ship up to.



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"And where is the Prince who can afford to so cover his country with
troops for its defense, as that ten thousand men descending from the
clouds, might not in many places do an infinite deal of mischief, before
a force could be brought together to repel them?"

Benjamin Franklin 1748

PeterLucas wrote:

> ChattyCathy > wrote in
> :

>
>>
>> I just love the color of this one tho':
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/d2gqbk
>> or
>>
>
> Looks like something you'd tie a ship up to.

But you gotta admit that hat is a lovely color (or not) - well I like
it ;-)

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

ChattyCathy > wrote in news:nQ%dl.192430
:

> PeterLucas wrote:
>
>> ChattyCathy > wrote in
>> :
>
>>
>>>
>>> I just love the color of this one tho':
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/d2gqbk
>>> or
>>>
>>
>> Looks like something you'd tie a ship up to.
>
> But you gotta admit that hat is a lovely color (or not) - well I like
> it ;-)
>


Looks like she had a shit load of material leftover from her
'dress'...... and didn't want to waste it.



But yes......... I do like the colour. It's my favourite.

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"And where is the Prince who can afford to so cover his country with
troops for its defense, as that ten thousand men descending from the
clouds, might not in many places do an infinite deal of mischief, before
a force could be brought together to repel them?"

Benjamin Franklin 1748

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:53:59 GMT, James Silverton wrote:

> notbob wrote on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:49:12 GMT:
>
>> Denzel looks worse than street wino
>
>> Beyonce does near creditable version of Etta James' At Last.
>
>> Who is doing Michelle's wardrobe, fergawdsakes!? That red/blk
>> demo convention night dress was absolutely hideous! Tonight
>> she looks like she's wearing gown by Charmin.
>
> Mrs. Obama's inauguration dress was quite well suited, IMHO. She's no
> stick-limbed supermodel even if she is an attractive woman of her age.
> The only thing that interested me was I wondered how she could be
> sufficiently warm in that dress. She did not show any discomfort and
> there was no evidence to my eye of long underwear :-)

i wondered about her being cold myself.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:25:08 GMT, Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> Dan Abel >
> : in
> rec.food.cooking
>
>> In article >,
>> "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
>>
>>> Now, Aretha Franklin's hat! THAT was awesome and completely over the
>>> top. I'll bet drag queens the world over are trying to find one just
>>> like it. The hat mesmerized me ;-)
>>
>> I was glad it wasn't too windy. I was afraid she was going to take
>> off!
>
> OMG... Can you imagine trying to hang onto that thing in a strong wind?
> I'll be that was anticipated and that hat was superglued to her head.
>
> Michael

aretha - bless her heart and i love her - has been a fashion criminal for
years now. but god damn, she can sing!

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:15:39 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:

> James Silverton wrote:
>
>> Mrs. Obama's inauguration dress was quite well suited, IMHO. She's no
>> stick-limbed supermodel even if she is an attractive woman of her age.
>> The only thing that interested me was I wondered how she could be
>> sufficiently warm in that dress. She did not show any discomfort and
>> there was no evidence to my eye of long underwear :-)
>
> It was cashmere lined for warmth.
>
> nancy

hah! i knew she was a smart cookie.

your pal,
blake

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> ChattyCathy >
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
>> Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> I like the color but it is way too turbany for my taste.
>
> I'm going to order this one for myself for summer wear.
>
> http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/90/porkpie-hats
>
> I bought this one a couple of months ago. I don't look real good in
> it.
> The hat looks bigger on me than I thought it was going to. I just
> don't
> have the stature to pull it off. Steven looks good in it though.
>
> http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/1452/catalog

I like them both Michael... Be daring, wear them!

;-)
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:46:48 -0800, Dan Abel wrote:

> In article >,
> "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' > news:barbschaller-
>> : in rec.food.cooking
>>
>>>
>>> I wear a hat to church every Sunday and often during the week. I don't
>>> have many, due to a large melon for a head and the cost of custom made
>>> takes my breath away.
>
>> I love hats. I like them on both men and women. Why don't you post a pic
>> of you in a hat?
>
> http://web.me.com/barbschaller/Hangi...d_Lady/Fair_Fa
> re/Fair_Fare.html
>
> I'm told by reliable sources that this is her very best hat!

don't knock it, i have one myself.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:02:55 -0700, Pennyaline wrote:

> Goomba wrote:
>> Pennyaline wrote:
>>
>>> I think she looked good. She looks a damn sight better than horse-face
>>> Laura Bush ever did.
>>>
>> LOL, and just this morning I thought Michelle Obama had the jawline of a
>> horse!
>> Laura Bush is hardly ugly, not is she particularly remarkable (way too
>> pale, IMO) but she's hardly horse faced, IMO.
>
> Okay, maybe that was a severe portrayal of Laura Bush on my part, but
> she was certainly as mousy and plain as they come. She was a First Lady
> with absolutely no style and who left no impression. She's not even good
> for caricature.
>

she was also in the glassy-eyed tradition of pat nixon and mrs. saint
ronnie.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:42:28 -0600, Becca wrote:

> Pennyaline wrote:
>
>> Oh, hell no! When will these singers learn to hold a note, rather than
>> slide all over the damn place? Get the hook, dammit!
>>
>> More than that, Beyonce and whoever is producing her now continue to
>> mistake the volume of a song with the power of the vocal. Ain't just
>> about how loud it is, yo.
>
> You are so right. Beyonce was born in Houston, and Houstonians have
> watched her perform since she was three yrs old. Her parents were
> determined to make her a star. She has had all the singing and dancing
> lessons you can imagine, but her voice just doesn't cut it. I was
> embarrassed for Beyonce when I watched Dreamgirls, because she was the
> worst singer in the group. She is attractive, wears revealing clothing
> and she wiggles just right. That obviously counts.
>
> She is a cutie, but she not Etta James.
>
> Beyonce
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Jwm9yCf08
>
> Etta James
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fSY_S45rZ4
>
> Becca

in my opinion, it's also one of the worst songs etta ever did. what does a
belter like her want to do with strings?

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:22:49 GMT, Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> Tracy > : in
> rec.food.cooking
>
>>
>> Check this out - for someone else wearing Aretha's hat. Funny.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/97b73j
>>
>> -Tracy
>> (liked the inauguration suit but not so much the ball gown)
>
> Poor Aretha. Everyone is trying to mimic her hat but none can pull it off
> quite as well ;-)
>
> Michael

there can be only one queen. well, of soul anyway.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:44:20 -0500, Cheryl wrote:

> "Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Gregory Morrow" >
>> m: in rec.food.cooking
>>
>>> Now one queen whose Obama fashion commentary I've liked is Simon
>>> Doonan (cre8ive director of Barney's), he's been on NPR. He is funny
>>> and incisive...but this CNN fruitcake carried on like she's the head
>>> ribbon clerk at Marshall's out for a pop after work or something,
>>> honestly.
>>
>> I'll have to go find it. I'm sure I'll be able to find it somewhere on
>> the CNN site or YouTube. I honestly admire her for her decision to show
>> her own fashion and be her own woman. No, I didn't like everything she
>> wore be she wore it proudly. I like that. I didn't care much for her
>> "Panda" look but hey, I'm not the one wearing it. Had she chosen one of
>> the top haute couture designers she would have been ripped apart by the
>> pundits because of the cost of it. Besides, she wanted the little guys
>> to have a chance and I think they did a good job for her. The woman
>> obviously likes color ;-)
>>
> I think she is stunning in whatever she decides to wear. I also think Barok
> is a perfect compliment to her, looks-wise, but that isn't the important
> thing to lead our country. He will lead us well, I believe. She
> compliments him in every way we need to know about and a content man is a
> productive man.

they really do seem to love each other deeply.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:17:03 -0800, sf wrote:

> On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:52:07 -0700, Gloria P >
> wrote:
>
>>Cheryl wrote:
>>> "Tracy" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Check this out - for someone else wearing Aretha's hat. Funny.
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/97b73j
>>>
>>> That was too funny!!
>>>
>>
>>I saw her on TV today. I thought it looked way better on Aretha.
>>
> Oh m'god. That hideous hat looked ridiculous... but she's all about
> show business - so it fit.
>
> Seriously though, I thought Aretha should have spend a couple of extra
> minutes learning the song. She couldn't remember the words so she
> tried to sound jazzy when she drew a blank (I know when you're
> flubbing up, sistah). She sounded more like she was singing at a
> baseball game. Sheesh! She could have shown more respect for the
> occasion than just dressing up and showing up.

you obviously don't know her work.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:

> On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:02:55 -0700, Pennyaline wrote:
>
> > Goomba wrote:
> >> Pennyaline wrote:
> >>
> >>> I think she looked good. She looks a damn sight better than horse-face
> >>> Laura Bush ever did.
> >>>
> >> LOL, and just this morning I thought Michelle Obama had the jawline of
a
> >> horse!
> >> Laura Bush is hardly ugly, not is she particularly remarkable (way too
> >> pale, IMO) but she's hardly horse faced, IMO.
> >
> > Okay, maybe that was a severe portrayal of Laura Bush on my part, but
> > she was certainly as mousy and plain as they come. She was a First Lady
> > with absolutely no style and who left no impression. She's not even good
> > for caricature.
> >
>
> she was also in the glassy-eyed tradition of pat nixon and mrs. saint
> ronnie.


Pat Nixon *was* a saint, through the years I detected much suffering behind
the forced smile...a tragic face! I'll never forget that look on her face
on the day that her husband left the White House, a mask of tragedy.

And without Nancy there would have been no "Ronnie" [for better or worse],
she was "the force behind the throne", so to speak...hardly "glassy - eyed",
she was one smart cookie.


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Gregory Morrow wrote:


> the First Lady has great legs,
> it's nice to see after so many years of dopey pantsuits hiding piano
> legs and "cankles".

OK, 'nuff googling for one day. Pray tell, what are "cankles"?

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cybercat wrote:

> "Cheryl" > wrote
> >>
> > I think she is stunning in whatever she decides to wear. I also think
> > Barok is a perfect compliment to her, looks-wise, but that isn't the
> > important thing to lead our country. He will lead us well, I believe.
> > She compliments him in every way we need to know about and a content man
> > is a productive man.
>
> Yayus, Sistah Cheryl!


Another thing I like about Obama is his two - button suits, hopefully the
trend of those HORRIBLE and boxy three - button suits will fade away, they
remind me of something a Soviet Politburo member c. 1955 might wear. His
suits are union - made by a company right here in a suburb of Chicago.

Harks back to JFK, who appeared in a spiffy slim - cut suit on the cover of
_Gentlemen's Quarterly_ in IIRC 1962...

The Obamas are both tall and rather athletic - looking with a graceful
carriage, they wear clothes very well...the First Lady has great legs, it's
nice to see after so many years of dopey pantsuits hiding piano legs and
"cankles".

And it doesn't hurt that they appear to have a real affection and love for
each other...


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"Victor Sack" > wrote in message
. ..
> TammyM > wrote:
>
>> "Victor Sack" > wrote...
>> > TammyM > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I wear hats every chance I get in winter (shuddup, Spitz!). I have
>> >> my
>> >> fedora today cos it's supposed to rain.
>> >
>> > Fedora, t-shirt and shorts.... In public, I assume. In "winter", too.
>> > Pass some nitro preparation, will you, please?
>>
>> Now Fictor. Did I say anything about t-shirt and shorts? I didn't.
>> Admit
>> it: I didn't.
>
> You did! See
> <http://groups.google.com/group/rec.food.cooking/msg/356b76eb0d416625>:
>
> "I thank the good Lord I live where I live - record temps these past few
> days. It's shorts and T-shirt weather here!"
>
> Good Lord, indeed, no matter the weather!

Oh fer Alex' sake, that was 3 days ago. I don't wear my Fedora in
shorts/t-shirt weather, nor with shorts/t-shirts. Get a grip, man!

<snippage of Fictor's foolishness>

TammyM

On 2009-01-22, ChattyCathy > wrote:

> OK, 'nuff googling for one day. Pray tell, what are "cankles"?

Some woman's calves don't slim to definable ankles before reaching the foot.
IOW, fat ankles.

nb

notbob wrote:

> On 2009-01-22, ChattyCathy > wrote:
>
>> OK, 'nuff googling for one day. Pray tell, what are "cankles"?
>
> Some woman's calves don't slim to definable ankles before reaching the
> foot. IOW, fat ankles.
>
> nb

Ah. Thanks. Suppose it sounds a bit better than fankles...
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ChattyCathy wrote:
> Gregory Morrow wrote:
>
>
>> the First Lady has great legs,
>> it's nice to see after so many years of dopey pantsuits hiding piano
>> legs and "cankles".
>
> OK, 'nuff googling for one day. Pray tell, what are "cankles"?
>
fat ankles + fat calfs= cankles