tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post7311120949434408125..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Pause and thinkKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-77475061919739159762009-01-22T14:39:00.000+01:002009-01-22T14:39:00.000+01:00Ginny, we saw lots of school groups coming and goi...Ginny, we saw lots of school groups coming and going to DC. A group of 13 and 14 year olds from Yuma, Arizona were on our plane. It was so much fun to watch their antics. They were listening to music and dancing in their seats. Coming home I imagine they will all be sleeping in thier seats and dreaming about their experience.<BR/><BR/>It was wonderful being a part of a day when spirits were soaring. <BR/><BR/>Gigi, your work made it happen! Obama really knew how to organize his campaign and he is proof that the pen is still mightier than the sword.<BR/><BR/>We've got our country back, ouf!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-81590605068551016212009-01-21T22:39:00.000+01:002009-01-21T22:39:00.000+01:00Gabby, I think I would go back too if it were a po...Gabby, I think I would go back too if it were a possibility. But maybe not if it meant leaving France...Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-24090334065324194562009-01-21T22:13:00.000+01:002009-01-21T22:13:00.000+01:00With Obama as President and Hillary as SecState, I...With Obama as President and Hillary as SecState, I'm quite sure a more active and effective USIA or bureau of public diplomacy will be in action. Yes, for Mr. Obama, I'd pick up my pencil and go back to writing and editing stories once again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-25872793074641462252009-01-21T14:05:00.000+01:002009-01-21T14:05:00.000+01:00The first full day of the new Obama administration...The first full day of the new Obama administration -- what a great thing to be able to write. I think most Americans can't even now fully grasp the enormity of what the election has brought. <BR/><BR/>It will not be easy turning the country around, but someone has to start the process, to begin repairing the damage of the past 8 years. <BR/><BR/>I wish President Obama well in his efforts. Please God that he be up to the challenges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-48171348084105003672009-01-21T03:47:00.000+01:002009-01-21T03:47:00.000+01:00Like, Chrissoup, I haven't remembered an inaugurat...Like, Chrissoup, I haven't remembered an inauguration ever when I was so glued to the tv... and after that the radio and internet from work. Then after work, tv is on again. <BR/><BR/>Just the thought of what is and what has happened brings tears to my eyes.<BR/><BR/>I feel like it's New Year's Day with much hope for the coming years!<BR/><BR/>Best to all!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170098781777190491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-34975701005954359122009-01-21T01:44:00.000+01:002009-01-21T01:44:00.000+01:00I watched every minute of the concert, ceremony, a...I watched every minute of the concert, ceremony, and parade. Never done that before. What a day!chrissouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398602853402174732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-62650475440268849772009-01-21T01:21:00.000+01:002009-01-21T01:21:00.000+01:00This was, and still is, an amazing day - I am emot...This was, and still is, an amazing day - I am emotionally drained.<BR/><BR/>Only two inches of snow in New Bern, but that brings everything to a halt.<BR/><BR/>Back to the TV.<BR/><BR/>BettyAnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-42506633931038926452009-01-20T20:55:00.000+01:002009-01-20T20:55:00.000+01:00Fantastic, Gigi. Good for New Bern and for Obama a...Fantastic, Gigi. Good for New Bern and for Obama and the Democrats. It's been a big day, even here in Saint-Aignan. We've been following it all on CNN International.<BR/><BR/>I know about the snow there because I was just chatting with my sister in Newport. It's snowing there too, and in Morehead and in eastern Carteret Co., she said. Hope it's pretty and not too much trouble.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-90592757772679869292009-01-20T20:41:00.000+01:002009-01-20T20:41:00.000+01:00Hello again from New Bern, where we are truly havi...Hello again from New Bern, where we are truly having blizzard conditions today. There is a large inaugural ball planned in New Bern, North Carolina this evening. Sadly the snow will keep me away, but I'll be celebrating with other friends/good Democrats in my neighborhood. Ken, you may be surprised to learn that the national Obama campaign sent a paid organizer to N.B. in July, and that we increased the Democratic vote here by more than 2000 people -- 2000 toward that margin of 14,000 by which Barack Obama carried North Carolina! Change happens! Yes we can!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454925046524085665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-46712082914376778552009-01-20T19:44:00.000+01:002009-01-20T19:44:00.000+01:00This anonymous was chm.I said: Are you kidding?I m...This anonymous was chm.<BR/>I said: Are you kidding?<BR/>I miss my former colleagues but enjoy retirement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-80262426688259819992009-01-20T19:42:00.000+01:002009-01-20T19:42:00.000+01:00Are you kidding?Are you kidding?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-67041311406999392322009-01-20T19:39:00.000+01:002009-01-20T19:39:00.000+01:00Ginny, yes, our long nightmare is over. Finally. O...Ginny, yes, our long nightmare is over. Finally. Ouf! as we say in French.<BR/><BR/>Gabby and CHM, doesn't it almost make you want to be back in Washington, working at USIA?Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-47292490287331071692009-01-20T19:07:00.000+01:002009-01-20T19:07:00.000+01:00What a scene--to see history being made. It is a ...What a scene--to see history being made. It is a great day and a new beginning. The country is with President Obama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-31003006797402783522009-01-20T18:58:00.000+01:002009-01-20T18:58:00.000+01:00Yes, chm, it is a proud moment to have such an int...Yes, chm, it is a proud moment to have such an intelligent and articulate president. Now I hope we can get behind him and do our part to make the changes that are so desperately needed in the US.<BR/><BR/>To quote Gerald Ford, "...our long national nightmare is over."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-90518259359712089322009-01-20T18:40:00.000+01:002009-01-20T18:40:00.000+01:00And what a great speech!And what a great speech!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-21601439030521997222009-01-20T18:03:00.000+01:002009-01-20T18:03:00.000+01:00Obama is now president. What a sweet feeling!Obama is now president. What a sweet feeling!Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-15830640677494196142009-01-20T17:13:00.000+01:002009-01-20T17:13:00.000+01:00Right on, Ken! My nephew Nick (age 14) is there, s...Right on, Ken! My nephew Nick (age 14) is there, somewhere on the Mall, with other kids from a Junior Leadership group. How cool! I am wearing my "Game On 1-20-09" t-shirt and feeling the joy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-51516412971268107642009-01-20T15:40:00.000+01:002009-01-20T15:40:00.000+01:00Just like Judy says: Amen!Just like Judy says: Amen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-23159324048986110662009-01-20T13:45:00.000+01:002009-01-20T13:45:00.000+01:00Amen!Judy(I'll be watching from the waiting room o...Amen!<BR/>Judy<BR/>(I'll be watching from the waiting room of jury duty... hope I don't get called in for a trial before I get to see the oath of office!)Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.com