Comments on: I’m going to the White House!

By: MrsBiscuitbarrel

MrsBiscuitbarrel — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:20:28 +0000

Scottie, I am delighted for you!

It makes me hap-hap-happy to know you'll be dining at my "neighbor's" house, just down the road.

And I'm also glad that Courage hired you, as your writing is really fine. [[[Hugs]]]

By: Scottie Thomaston

Scottie Thomaston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:51:16 +0000

Wow thanks!

By: Scottie Thomaston

Scottie Thomaston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:51:04 +0000

Thank you!!!

By: Scottie Thomaston

Scottie Thomaston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:50:51 +0000

Thank you!

And yes, Kelley is awesome and an excellent writer as well.

By: Scottie Thomaston

Scottie Thomaston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:50:23 +0000

Thank you! I appreciate that!

By: Sagesse

Sagesse — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000

Congratulations! This is a great opportunity for you, and a commendable initiative from the VP and the Administration. And, (don't say it often enough) thanks for all the good work you do here.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:21:29 +0000

Congratulations, Scottie. The invitation is a tribute to your excellent work and commitment. The story told by your friend is incredibly moving. You are an exemplification of Courage! Thank you very much.

By: Mike in Baltimore

Mike in Baltimore — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:52:50 +0000

Don't forget that the VP's 'ceremonial' office is in the Old Executive Office Building [OEOB] (oops, now named the 'Eisenhower Executive Office Building' [EEOB]), just a few feet West of the White House [WH] West Wing. And if you've ever wondered what French Second Empire-style looked like in architecture, the EEOB is a prime example of it (on a massive scale).

To some, though, it's an ugly building:
The OEOB was referred to by Mark Twain as "the ugliest building in America." Harry Truman called it "the greatest monstrosity in America." Henry Adams called it Mullet's "architectural infant asylum" [Alfred B. Mullett was the Supervising Architect of the building].

Also, the most commonly used street between the VP's residence and the EEOB/WH is Massachusetts Avenue, also called Embassy Row (because of all the embassies that are located on or just off Mass. Ave.)

Have loads of fun, Scottie!

By: Scottie Thomaston

Scottie Thomaston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:50:38 +0000

Romney would probably bring me in for a "free hair cut."

By: Martha M

Martha M — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:22:11 +0000

You deserve every moment of this – relish every day!