Garrison Keillor let me know that today marks the birthday of Abigail Adams, one of my favorite first ladies. Here are two quotes that he read. I loved them both.
"I've always felt that a
person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of
conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same
topic."
"I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Every object is beautiful in motion; a ship under sail, trees gently agitated with the wind, and a fine woman dancing, are three instances in point. Man was made for action and for bustle."
Claire, those are great quotes! I remember when Clinton was in office and the right would attack him because he was able to see so many different sides to the same issue. Like that's a negative.
We still need to get to the First Ladies Museum.
How awesome is it that Michelle Obama will now be included there?! So great!!
Posted by: blue girl | November 12, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I agree whole-heartedly with blue girl.
How did I not know that there's a First Ladies Museum?!
Posted by: Shannon Erin | November 12, 2008 at 03:53 PM
BG - I knew you'd like these quotes. And we must make our trip some time soonish! I wish they would open a Michelle Obama section right away, but given that she's only the first lady elect until January, I have a feeling I'm going it have to wait a bit...
Shannon, I did not know about the FLM until recently, and it's in my state! But as there are museums dedicated to EVERYTHING we really shouldn't be too surprised. :)
Posted by: Claire | November 12, 2008 at 06:13 PM
"Man was made for action and bustle."
So when are you moving back to Chicago? Or has Ohio provided you with too many people with whom to disagree?
Posted by: Natasha | November 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM