What a wonderful adventure the new First Lady Michelle Obama is on. 

She and the President arrive in Paris, France.

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in an arrival ceremony with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, right, at the Prefecture in Caen, France, Saturday, June 6, 2009.

 The First Lady and President Obama fly over the Beaches of Normandy after the ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the Allied  D-Day landings in Normandy.

 It is so great that the girls Malia and Sasha got to go on a trip with their Mum to Paris too. Imagine getting to visit the Eiffel Tower! Awesome!

 Friday April 3, 2009 photo provided by the Elysee Palace shows U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, left, speaking with France’s first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy before a luncheon at Rohan Palace as their husbands held bilateral talks in Strasbourg, eastern France.

Although this photo was takein in April 2009, it is such a beautiful photo I had to include it. 

There no view of the President and the First Lady here, but they I hope enjoyed another romantic dinner, this time in Paris, France.. The President sure knows how to take care of his wife, and she looks Fabulous!  Congratulations to you both!

 

I think it is so wonderful that President Obama did not forget the promise he made to his wife Michelle to take her on a date to New York. They must have had a wonderful dinner together and the show I am sure would have been memorable. The trip to get there a fantastic memory all on it’s own too!

I have watched and listened to various news programs regarding “the date” and find that although the economy, people losing their homes, bankruptcy in the car industry, the wars and threats of more wars, the man loves his wife and respects her so much that he would take her out for an evening.  None of the problems are his fault. The fact that people are complaining about losing their homes while the Obamas’ are flying from Washington to New York on the tax payers money is absurd! They were most likely losing those homes anyway and it has nothing to do with anything the President and his wife are doing! He is the Leader and President of the United States of America. What is wrong with people? Are they supposed to take a bus? They must be protected at all times! That is what is done! The fact that anyone is complaining about this night is insane and shows how really low some people will go. Have some respect for the Leader of America! He is a National Treasure and really should be cherished not insulted all the time the way he is! I am so happy President Obama and his wife had a wonderful evening out! 

Nobody complained when previous President’s took time off to fly all over the place on the tax payers dime! So why would anyone complain about this?

Good Night Mr.President and First Lady Hope you had a ball!!

What does Memorial Day mean to you?   As I watch the videos online and the news on tv, it is a really special time for people of all walks of life to stop, and just be still. Remember what America is all about and who the people are that have been going to war, serving the Nation over the many many years.  They never knew if they would be coming home or not, yet they faithfully serve United States of America!  I am sure some of the circumstances have been terrifying for most!  War! why do we continue to have them, take part in them?  Is there not another way of men and women to serve the Nations of the world without risking their lives and in a lot of cases losing their lives? Many have come home permantly injured, never to be whole again in body mind and spirit.  Although the vets programs are becoming more evident, there needs to be so much more done to honor the military men and women who serve and come home with permant disabilities! Not enough is being done!  Weather you support the military and their mandate or not, people, human beings are getting destroyed, families are never the same when a loved one either loses their life or comes home not in tact.  The vets need the support of the family and community and the government!  We all pray for these brave individuals to come home unharmed. Some do and some do not. We all must support the effort for those who truly believe in what they are doing in fighting for the comforts and freedoms we all enjoy. No matter what country anyone is from, the military who serve and go to war need our prayers, support and undying respect. 

I hope this Memorial Day will bring thoughts and prayers of reflection to you even if you do not know a soldier personally. Please keep them and their families who suffer in anguish waiting from their loved ones to return home. 

For all the Fallen military and civilians, I pray their souls are at peace with God in heaven. He is the salvation of us all………..Peace

In twenty-one days the 2009 Hurricane Season will be upon us. The days will be hotter and lots more humidity in the air. This will of course cut down on my laundry amounts  as the stuff just doesn’t dry fast in the humidity. By middle of August the tempatures reach in the 90’s and the breezes dye down too…Wheew…hot hot hot!! We start to stock up on things too; like non perishables mostly in case there is a storm then at least we can eat in case the power goes out, we cannot use gas, etc..guess we would just cook outside !LOL  I have found lots of goodies to store away for when we need them. If we could just stop nibbling all the time. As the time draws closer of course it will be more serious to make sure our supplies are in tact, wrapped properly etc to avoid spoiling. air tight ziploc bags are great! The traditional foods that are used during this time of the year if/when there is a strom, are things like crackers, canned sardines, cornedbeef, tuna, luncheon meats, snack foods..in othere words lots of junk food!! boxed juices, bottled water..got to have some rum on hand too..or whiskey!! As there are power outages the fridge and freezer are usually not that full in case of it lasting more than a day or so..Lots of rotting food there!! not good. Things we take for granted in North America, people here cannot afford to take for granted at all. I have discovered Price Mart here..YIPPEE!! Soo lots of good healthy foods to find there!! I don’t really like or eat canned meats and stuff like that, so for me it has been an adventure looking all around for alternatives. Other items such as batteries for the radio and flashlights..have to be purchased early or the stores sell out of them! I found that out the first time  I had to go buy the things on the day the storm was headed our way. The stores all close early and to stand in line with hundreds of pepole all rushing to buy up everything they can is insane!! Like I said it is an adventure..Candles are NOT a good thing..more fires start during storms from using candles than anything else..but for some that is all they can afford and are used to the routine..Some even still use karosine lamps.

 There are so many things to consider when preparing for this time of year. We want to get the covers for all the windows ready.. Usually plywood with attachmet/fastener type thingys.. We have 17 windows at this time..Once we move upstairs it will really be a challenge, with another 13 plus some french glass doors too!  I figure to have a sheet with a layout and then number all the plywood pieces in accordance to where the windows are..that would save us a lot of time.. As when a storm is approaching you don’t really have much time to get everything ready..Coming from a cold rainy climate this is very different for me.  Since 2004 we have not been directly hit by any hurricanes, but we have been affected by some of them brushing by us here..causing up to Sixty Million Dollars damage in 2004.  We are a small Island of 14 miles wide and 21 miles long..so you can imagine when the wind really blows here..Plus we are a relatively flat island with some rolling hills, no big mountains to protect us at all.  It is quite the adventure I must say..The hottest time will be August/September and that is usually when the storms happen. Until then, the currents get strange and strong so swimming has to be done with an alert mind. Safety first, always!  

As this planet of ours is changing I have noticed the errosion over the past 5 years here. It is very sad to see this taking place but it is Mother Nature..So we have to live with it and do our best to help preserve the reefs and beaches. Oh, by the way, nobody here is permitted to own beach land..They can have their homes up to the beach but cannot stop anyone from enjoying any beach in this country..Just cannot go tromping through their property to get there though…LOL This is a wonderful place to visit and another to live in.. but it does beat the cold and snow in the winter months for sure!!