Posted on 12/31/2005 3:01:38 PM PST by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush, the First Lady, the dogs and cat, and their family are spending the New Year's holiday at their Texas ranch.
On this New Year's Eve, 2005, although mindful of those who will not continue the journey with us into 2006, it seemed to me we should celebrate happy times. That is the theme of this last Dose thread of 2005.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: From the first Inaugural Address of President George W. Bush, January 20, 2001.
Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves. When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it. When this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginia statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson: ``We know the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong. Do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm?''
Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his inauguration. The years and changes accumulate. But the themes of this day he would know: our nation's grand story of courage and its simple dream of dignity.
We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose. Yet his purpose is achieved in our duty, and our duty is fulfilled in service to one another.
Never tiring, never yielding, never finishing, we renew that purpose today, to make our country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives and every life.
This work continues. This story goes on. And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.
Looking at the photo of George and Laura leading the Inaugural Day parade, I got the impression that President Bush honestly is more concerned, and takes more care, about Laura's safety (and their twins') than his own. He knows that they are brought into the public place, and the hot seat that attracts hostility, because of their relationships to him, whereas he chose his course.
I love that photo of the Cheney grandchildren
They look so happy in that photo
Happy New Year, ilovew. May you and yours have the best year ever in 2006.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Happy New Year, Gretchen. Here's wishing you a wonderful 2006. I'm tipping a figurative glass of champagne to you.
Hi Dolly. Thanks for posting your lovely New Year's greeting. I'm wishing you and yours the happiest of years in 2006.
What a wonderful way to end the year! Great pictures tonight!
Thanks for the year in retrospect. A lot happened.
Tempest fugit.
Thanks! Happy New Year to you too. And hoping for a great year for our wonderful President too :)
Isn't it a great photo? I love it too. I did some digging over at the WH website to find at least a few photos I hope are new to most folks.
Well, then, Wolfie, later on, toward the midnight hour, when I get out my delicious ruby Port, I'll toast you and wish you a very happy New Year!
That is such a sweet photo GWB looks so happy and obviously enjoying the loving touch of Laura
Great Dose, absolutely great, Thank You
The dose is not complete without a Barney photo
Great photos lovely dose
Happy New Year to you and yours Kate.
Happy New Year to you and yours, LUV W. May it be the best year ever for you.
Last toaster winner of 2005 what would you like on it?
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