Monday, February 21, 2011

Celebrating Presidents' Day With Spaghetti

Sending lots of birthday wishes to the ultimate Founding Father, George Washington, and (arguably) the greatest president in U.S. History, Abraham Lincoln!  As we honor these two men today let us be reminded of all the presidents who have governed our land... their successes and failures... and remember holding this office truly brings the most challenging responsibilities imaginable. 

Even though I was (am) an American History teacher, I do not plan on lecturing about their terms in the Oval Office... but being a history buff, I also could not pass up today without a look at my favorite presidents!  Who are yours?


Washington: Commander of the Continental Army and Father of Our Country


John Adams: The Well-Intentioned but Often Misunderstood Leader


Lincoln: The Great Emancipator, Known for Being Ridiculously Tall


FDR: The People's President and Amazing Public Speaker


Kennedy: American Royalty, Undeniable Prep


George W. Bush: Had Some Issues in Office but Looks Great in Jeans

All photos from www.visitingdc.com

While most people dread Monday to roll around again it is actually my favorite day of the week... because it is spaghetti night at home!  Yes, we have spaghetti and marinara sauce, leaf lettuce salad with blue cheese dressing (Thousand Island for The Hubs), and buttery garlic bread every Monday night... it is comforting... and does not involve any planning which is even better!

In addition to a delightfully delicious meal, Mondays also bring The Bachelor and Castle, which make the evening even more exciting!  Today is grocery shopping day so maybe I will pick up a birthday dessert to accompany our pasta... I am sure George and Abe would appreciate the thought :  )
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  1. Bracey PateFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I'm distantly related to President Zachary Taylor. He was in office for the shortest amount of time, and I think that takes skill.
    I'm also fond of Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge, simply because of the alliteration.

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  2. Boyett-BrinkleyFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Hmm..I will have to take a closer look at Dubya -- I hadn't noticed!

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  3. kSmFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I like your choices a lot. I would add Clinton in there, because I love drama!

    What grade do you teach? I'm a teacher too!

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  4. LoneStarPrepFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I taught 8th grade U.S. History until the end of last year... I had CB over the summer and am spending a few years doing the stay-at-home-mom thing... it is hard work! What about you?

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  5. KatiFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Excellent choices! I am a big George W. Bush fan! I would also add Reagan to the list!

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  6. LoneStarPrepFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    OOO! Yes, Reagan should be there, too!

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  7. CarleyFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Good choices! I go to Brandeis, it is a new high school in Northside! Where did you go?

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  8. LoneStarPrepFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I attended Catholic school and would have gone to Antonian but we moved to FW before I started high school : ( I did have several friends who went on to Clark and Marshall.

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  9. kSmFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I teach 7th! Isn't middle school the best?!?!

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