Wednesday's Attic

While I don't agree with our President politically on most things, This is the sort of thing that I do like about him. A very touching, human moment. Here is the article: For decades at the White House, photographs of the president have hung throughout the West Wing, and each print soon gives way to a more recent shot. But one picture of President Obama remains after three years. In the photo, Obama looks to be bowing to a 5-year-old boy, who stands beside the Oval Office desk, his arm raised to touch the president's hair -- to see if it feels like his. The image has struck so many aides and visitors that, by popular demand, it stays while others come and go. Obama has avoided discussing race except in rare instances. Yet the photo is tangible evidence of what polls also show: Obama remains a potent symbol for blacks. The boy is Jacob Philadelphia of Columbia, Md. Three years ago, his father, Carlton, was leaving the White House staff and, as departing sta...

Dear Mr. President,  We don't mind you visiting Los Angeles, you are welcome to come out when you want some sun and surf ( not just when campaigning)  But please, can you arrive in the late morning, or middle of the night?  Here is what your visits and the blocking of streets , usually in West L.A. where the traffic is even worse creates. . .  Traffic is horrid with all the streets open, and of course you realize that many are closed to all except your motorcade when you travel between events. Perhaps you would consider traveling by helicopter between gigs when you are here? Just askin.