Would You Like to Try Out Your New Chair?

Say what you want about President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, but they are among the most hospitable people to ever inhabit the White House. 

President-Elect, Barack Obama will be visiting - with his wife Michelle and their two daughters -  today and they will find this out for themselves.

I sort of envision George W. asking Barack if he would like to try out his new chair. He likes to make people feel at home! 

Even as bad as George W's approval rating is these days, I imagine most people would accept an invitation to the White House or to the ranch!

Laura has always thought through carefully plans for visitors and has a wonderful way for imagining how the other person would be comfortable.

Hopefully, we will see some pictures today of the Obamas' visit because George and Laura will make them feel like royalty! You can count on that!

Southern Methodist University (SMU) will be the site of George W's Library and so the younger Bushes will be making their home in Dallas-Ft. Worth/the Metroplex. I have only stayed in Ft. Worth once and have been through Dallas a few times. It is a very stylish area and they will be able to have a beautiful home there.  Think Neiman-Marcus and you are on track.

The Bushes Senior (George H.W. & Barbara) live in Houston and his library is at Texas A & M in Bryan/College Station. I have often commented on them being at the Houston Astros games in owner Drayton McLane's box.

Many of you know that George W. was one of the owners of the Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, near Dallas.  The family loves baseball! In a book about her, Laura explains that she likes baseball so much because it is a "social" experience. You can watch the game and still have a conversation with the person next to you.

For several months now, I have thought about George W. marking off the days on this calendar till they get back to the ranch in Crawford, Texas. Perhaps not every son is cut out to be in the "family business" as Prince Charles of England likes to call it!

New President and New Trends!

Today was a day to clear all the magazines and catalogs from the coffee table and put them in recycle which goes out tonight. Tomorrow is a day to clean the carpet, dust and vacuum. 

It’s time to get away from the TV, tidy up and move on with living. 

Down here, we have the Thanksgiving banner flying and decoration on the door. 

Did you forget your To Do List? You should have one, so put pen to paper and make one to get yourself back on track! 

Looks like things will be a little different and we all want to be ready so let’s get our house in order! History has been made and we will want to be part of it! 

We noticed that Barack Obama always looks neat and tidy. So, watch for new fashion trends. I’m serious about that! Barack Obama’s collar on his white shirt was so stiff, so perfect the other night, I was kind of wondering if the starch was hurting his neck! If you believe at all in Dress for Success, then we will be having some pretty plain outfits for the men. Mr. Obama dresses crisp and plain. 

Some people didn’t like Michelle Obama’s dress the other night. That’s good. “Let’s give them something to talk about!” I saw splashes of red on it but I didn’t see anything wrong with it. She always looks neat and tidy as do their girls. So, I think we will see a trend toward more tidy dressing. 

Now, if we are going to look for an event, let’s look for the puppy that the Obama’s have promised their daughters to take to the White House! 

Did you know there have been dogs in the White House during just about every administration? I should not hazard a guess on the breed they will chose! I like Retrievers for families or possibly a Boxer. Hmmm . . . a Boxer would be very good for the Obama family . . . 

Hubby feels perhaps a Saluki would go good. (Hubby is originally from Southern Illinois and the mascot for Southern Illinois University is the Saluki.) 

I should tell you that I have a feeling for the Bichon Frise as well. 

So, there is something different for you to talk about today. 

Have a fine day and don’t buy anything too fussy for your hubby for Christmas!