Post Election Proverb

November 7th, 2012
Posted By: Mary Kate Cranston

Now that Election Day is officially over, I found the above

(courtesy of The Silver Pen www.thesilverpen.com )

to be a timely and thought provoking proverb

to post and to practice.

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Letitia Baldrige — Classy & True

November 5th, 2012
Posted By: Mary Kate Cranston

Letitia Baldrige When I hear Letitia Baldrige’s name, it makes me sit up straighter and try to be better behaved. Baldrige, 86, was a walking encylopedia on what to do and what not to do in social situations and with her passing last week comes the unofficial closure on a time in American life when class and sophistication counted for something.  Also known as “Tish,” Baldrige became a public name when she worked in the White House as chief of staff and social secretary to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. After her years at the White House, Baldrige then forged a… Read More

Shifting Gears

April 26th, 2012
Posted By: Mary Kate Cranston

Hi There Faithful Readers: I don’t have much to say today because yesterday was one of those days when I swear I must have worked every gear possible to make it through the 24 hours that made up Wednesday. Between being caught in incredible traffic backups caused by accidents that involved cars and Metrobuses on the way to work and on the way home, I have come to truly believe that Washington, DC is a city full of incompetent, selfish and stupid drivers.  I know that’s saying a lot but you try driving in this city and I think you’ll… Read More