[TruthNtegrity]

Quote of the day: From the President's radio address on Saturday: "Some of the men and women I have met are members of the armed forces, who volunteer time in their communities on top of their service to the nation. And next week, I look forward to helping a generous group from Virginia distribute Angel Tree gifts to children whose parents are in prison. [snip]

This holiday season, I ask every American to look for a challenge in your own community, and step forward to lend a hand. You can learn about thousands of service opportunities by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website, usafreedomcorps.gov. Many Americans volunteer with their families, allowing them to spend time together while improving the lives of others. And if you find a need that no one else is meeting, you might want to start a group of your own."

Welcome to the Dose and Sanity Island!

[TruthNtegrity]

Forgot to post the picture of the President meeting with reporters at the White House this Morning.

Best Picture of the President of the Day

[RobFromGa]

Merry Christmas, President Bush.

[DollyCali]

Thank you TNT... President bush looks very solemn in this sequence..

He carries so much for us all..

[ThePythonicCow]

Y'all be sure and visit the Laura Thread, at Brian Kilmeade: The most attractive First Lady in the history of all first ladies. It's got plenty of Laura pictures, some I've never seen before, some posted by OhioWfan.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Howdy!!! I'm pinch-hitting for Mo1 for a few days. If I miss anyone's birthday, PLEASE tell me!!

Mo's mom has been sick and is in the hospital. PLEASE pray for the situation, all around.

Thanks everyone.

[Lucy Lake]

This just arrived in an email:

Walter Reed Red Cross manager asks donors to hold off

By Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA
American Forces Press Service

In August, the American Red Cross asked the public for donations of phone cards, clothing, small suitcases, and comfort items for service members recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here.

Now Barbara Green, the ARC station manager, says she has more phone cards, sweat pants, and luggage than she can use.

In fact, thanks to a generous public, so many items were donated that the Red Cross' storage room inside the hospital is filled to the brim, and Green is politely asking the public to hold off until further notice.

"We're not going to be able to give it all away," she said, adding that one Army unit sent an Air Force C-130 "full of stuff."

The initial request came because many troops evacuated to the center arrived with no personnel effects, she said. Now, Green said, her concern now is what to do with all the donated items. She said it's very important that she follows the donors' intent that the items go to the soldiers, so what's now on hand will take care of their needs for the foreseeable future.

"We need to wait awhile, to at least give us a chance to use what we have before we take in any more items," she said. "We'll put the appeal out again when the time comes," she said.

Green said that she appreciates the public's generosity, and that the soldiers are "very thankful" for what the American public is doing. "The soldiers are very well aware of the caring of the American public, and they are very grateful," she said.