The 2004 presidential election.

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Thanks for the get well wishes Richard It was an inexpensive albeit painful attempt at dermabrasion But CVS is stocked with all sorts of new thingys to treat burns and I think I bought them all!

On to serious things...

Intuitions, hunches, gut feelings are good things to follow and "listen to!" And bolstered by facts, follow up, may indeed reveal the truth of those hunches!

I wish more women especially, would listen to that "little nagging voice" telling them that something is "not right" when say, a stranger offers to help them into the apartment with those heavy packages

As for Ms. Kerry!!! Well, actually, now that you mention it, I think I understand why she chose not to run. From what I've read about her, surmised from listening to her, I think she would definitely feel too limited in affecting the changes/causes she champions within the confines of the Congress...too much the "ol' boys club" and too much compromising! I don't think she sees herself at all as a "politician" in the classic sense of the word and I don't really she cares so much for title and power in that respect, as having her voice heard re: issues she has a passion for, literally or figuratively.

And yes, I'm sure she was "given notice" re: keeping a lid on it. That is the way of politics and the world, be it right or wrong. We all know what happens when a spouse's penchant for gab is left unchecked...Anyone remember Martha Mitchell??? Loose lips sink ships AND political careers!

Poor Pat Nixon, as politically benign as she was, drank away the anguish of her enforced silence and I'm sure the list goes on! I actually believe whatever your thinking re: the appropriate role of the First Lady, it's probably just as difficult a role, albeit in a different way, than being the Pres.! I know I'd have a very hard time "keeping quiet." Just think of the platoform and bully pulpit I'd have for animal rights issues!