A Month in the life of George W. Bush (News and photos) November 2009

www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/ ^ | 1st November 2009 | Snugs

[DollyCali]

LOL Deb..

welcome back hon & when you catch your breath we look forward to your pix /report etc..

and did you get a hug? kissy face? you know we want to know THE REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS

[ohioWfan]

A belated thanks for the whole Laura interview, dmd25!

I'm glad Laura took a little, classy, gracious "shot" at obama for blaming everything on her husband.

Good job, Laura!

[LuvyaDubya]

George W. Bush Presidential Center design is unveiled
Be sure to check out the photos.

[dmd25]

I'm glad Laura took a little, classy, gracious "shot" at obama for blaming everything on her husband.

Perfect, wasn't she?

[luvie]

Very tasteful...unlike the large “trailer”-looking one that
Bill “Redneck” Clinton has! LOL!

[dmd25]

Thanks, Luvya!

This architect's rendering of the design of the Bush presidential library at SMU shows Freedom Plaza, the entrance to the museum and archives.

This architect's rendering of the design of the Bush presidential library at SMU shows the institute entrance. The 225,000-foot building will house George W. Bush's presidential papers in a library, and will also include a museum and a policy institute.

The lobby of the George W. Bush Policy Institute.

The presidential building at SMU shows the Bush library and museum approach.

This is the view of the Bush presidential library from the Texas Rose Garden.

The is the view from southeast of the Bush presidential library at SMU.

The Texas Rose Garden, as depicted in the architect's rendering of the design of the Bush presidential library.

[luvie]

It will be a place for all Texans...and yes, all Americans...to be proud of!

[DrDeb]

Luvdubya and dmd25: THANK YOU for posting the article/photos from today’s unveiling of the Bush Presidential Center — classy just like its namesake! I can’t wait to attend the ground-breaking ceremony.

FROM THE SAME NEWSPAPER TODAY:

BUSH FAMILY ACT LIGHTENS MEYERSON LITERACY FUNDRAISER
12:00 AM CST on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
By ALAN PEPPARD / / The Dallas Morning News

Barbara Bush might have had cause to reconsider the surprise guest she invited to appear at Monday night’s Celebration of Reading Dallas after he got a few laughs at her expense. When her No. 1 son, former President George W. Bush, was unexpectedly introduced, the crowd full of homers in the Meyerson Symphony Center stood and gave approving whoops.

Later, after several famous authors had read, George W. got up from his front-row seat next to his father, George H.W. Bush, to read from his forthcoming memoir.

“I am writing a book,” W. said. “This is going to come as a great surprise to some of our fellow citizens who live on both coasts.”

He said he had checked with his publisher, Crown, to get permission to read from the manuscript. “They said, ‘No way will you read from the book.’ I said, ‘I’ve got to. My mother said to read from the book.’ “

Instead, he began reading a parallel-universe version of his West Texas childhood, saying, “Mom was celebrating our new life in the desert by drinking bourbon ... straight bourbon ... right out of the bottle.”

He quickly added “Gotcha!” and folded his notes and sat down.

“Ha, ha, George, that’s very funny,” Mama Bush said sarcastically. She closed the evening by turning to her husband and telling the crowd, “The good George and I would like you to join us in the lobby for a light supper.”

TONGUE-TIED BAR
And yet, Bar got a few laughs of her own at her son’s expense. When introducing Houston newspaper fave Louise Bayless Parsley, Mrs. Bush stumbled repeatedly over the word “columnist.” After three aborted attempts, she surrendered and said, “Well, she writes columns.” Referring to her challenged elocution, she added, “Now you see where George W. gets it.”

Monday night’s proceeds topped $900,000 and will go to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the Barbara Bush Texas Fund for Family Literacy.

WHO’S ON FIRST?
Protocol experts may wonder who gets precedence when both former presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush are in the room. But it was no conundrum for 43. He did take the stage first at the Meyerson, but only to pave the way for Dad. He said, “Now it’s my honor to introduce the real President Bush.”

In a historical pairing not seen since President John Quincy Adams visited his father in Massachusetts, father and son presidents sat side by side on the front row of the Dallas symphony hall and listened to readings from David Baldacci, Jeffrey Engel, A.J. Jacobs and Parsley.

“I was looking for something to do tonight,” George W. explained. “I’d finished my time as a greeter at Elliott’s.”

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/columnists/apeppard/stories/DN-peppard_1118gd.ART.State.Edition1.4b9467e.html

[DollyCali]

drive by hello / hugs to all.. dmd25.. thanks so much for the pix. what a goregous facility that will be! LuvyaDubya.. thanks for the link & Deb appreciate the comments/ link. fo funny about the son/mom exchange

. It is so nice to see BEAUTIFUL & tastefully dressed Laura.. Man, what a gorgeous blue suit. One of my fav’s on her.. is it a repeat? I dont recall it. She appears to have shed a few pounds also & looks good

going to stretch out.. had a busy day & my back is “yelling at me”

[dmd25]

Two videos--

This one includes Laura speaking as well as others involved in the planning: Laura Bush on Presidential Library Plans

This is a television report: Laura Bush Unveils Presidential Library Plan

[dmd25]

Thank you, DrDeb! Love the Bush sense of humor—in each generation! :)

[dmd25]

This is a video of Bill Hemmer interviewing two doctors who were at Fort Hood when the Bushes visited. There are a couple of pictures. (I hope this wasn't posted previously--I didn't recall that it was.)

Witnesses describe former president and Laura Bush's visit to Fort Hood

[STARWISE]

RE-PING for all the Dosers.

Thank you for finding that! I saw it this
morning, but couldn’t find any reference to
it on Fox.

We wouldn’t expect any less from them, especially
since they’re neighbors and had been there many
times, and they’re such dear people. I’m sure
their visit stunned and warmed the hearts of
so many there on that dark day.

[DrDeb]

THANK YOU for the ping — GREAT find dmd!!

[LuvyaDubya]

An RNC 2010 calendar arrived today - a major surprise since I have not sent them a dime since I requested a 2009 calendar. Much to my surprise, both Presidents Bush were given their due.

This is the image for September:

This is for December:

[dmd25]

I didn’t realize the interview took place today. I actually found it elsewhere but then went and looked for it at Fox. Glad you pinged everyone!

[dmd25]

You are welcome, DrDeb!

[dmd25]

Interesting, Luvya! Perhaps the RNC is actually smart enough to know that true conservatives love GWB and would be pleased to see him in the calendar. Thanks for sharing!

[SuziQ]

Looks like it’s going to be a lovely place.

[SuziQ]

The Bushes are just a wonderful family! No wonder the libs hate them so much.