
Dear Mr. President, can I call you Barack?
I mean I do feel that close to you. You are my president and the president of my family. You and the Supremes actually are responsible for making us visible, and I am forever grateful for your wisdom and intellect. You have done so much good for us all. I am so proud to have you and Michelle as our Potus and Flotus. Oy gevalt (woe is me), how I could go on and on?
But given the current situ at hand, I feel I should be less verbose and strike my point early. Things are batshit crazy in our country feel a bit unsettling with the impending Mr. Macher (scheming social climber) Elect’s upcoming inaugural. So I got to thinking. You know that phrase; I think it’s a Cherokee Proverb (we won’t tell Mr. Macher T that, it will just anger him further), “Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.” Well maybe, as you and Michelle are packing up your things, you leave behind one pair of shoes in the Potus closet.
Maybe, just maybe, he’ll try them on. And like Cinderella, whose shoes forever changed her life, your Potus powered ‘kicks’ that you have been ‘commander-in-chief-ing’ around in for the past eight years will do something magical for the mystifying Mr. Macher T. Perhaps when he laces up, and potchka’s (keeps busy with no clear end in sight) about in the oval office, he will sense your compassion, empathy and willingness to hear and be open. Possibly, right in those moments of strolling in your very experienced and authentic set of shoes, he will f*cking quit his narcissistic and sociopathic ways and get a clue better understand the feelings, perspectives and emotions of we the people…who are all searching for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness together.
Michelle, she doesn’t need to leave any pumps or even sneakers behind, for I just learned that Mrs. Macher T will not be living in the White House. We should only be so lucky for the rest of this meshuggeneh (crazy) clan.
Now, a lot is riding on this shoe idea, but given the circumstances that stand before us, we have to start somewhere. And, it may be easier than taking out the Electoral College.
Thank you Barack, for all you have done and continue to do every day. I welcome any ideas you may have towards passing the baton with the same set of leadership, integrity, morals and ethics that you bring to the party each and every day. You Barack, are a true mensch (decent, good and honorable human being).
Very sincerely yours,
Lisa
Di shich fun oreman’s kind vaksen miten fisel. The shoes of the poor man’s children grow with their feet.
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What a beautiful quote, Lisa ” The shoes of the poor man’s children grow with their feet” To me, it implies that they possibly do not get shoes. Sigh.
Okay, now that I’ve stopped gazing at that photo and wishing I was there, playing with the girls…nice tribute to Mr Barack Obama. May his successor behave! 🙂 Hugs!
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From your mouth Vidya! 💕✨
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We need more Barack and Michelle. I still haven’t wrapped my head around the fact that the next first lady isn’t even American. If Trump can’t make his marriages work (he is on his 3rd or 4th wife, right?) how the hell can he run a country? Great post… Perhaps a good pair of shoes can change a country and the world. One can wish and hope, anyway.
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That’s what I’m doing! Thanks Eric. We just can’t let this happen! 💕✨
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A well written ‘open’ letter – yes things are crazy and disappointing at the moment – I can only imagine how you are feeling. #mg x
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I wish I had some way of getting this to Barack!! Thanks Mac. 💕✨ #mg
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This is not a bad idea and it definitely couldn’t make things worse. #bigpinklink
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How do I get it to Barack? #bigpinklink
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I bet someone in NSA is already reading it 😜
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And Putin!
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Very honest post! #GlobalBlogging
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Thank you! #globalblogging Here’s to shoes! 💕✨
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Oy gevalt indeed! Love the shoe idea – hey, anything that might make Trump see sense is worth a try. The man is a lunatic. #GlobalBlogging
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He really is and he got hired? GlobalBlogging 💕✨
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Btw, Popple is too adorable!!!!!
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Great post there, Lisa! There could never be a better president and first lady than Barrack and Michelle. Will miss seeing them for sure. They are a sight for sore eyes. These days however,,,,
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I couldn’t agree more. Class and integrity no matter what came at them. 💕😘✨
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Oh I do have so much love for them. They seem like a wonderful family. It must be so sad to see them go. Thank you so much for being a part of the #bigpinklink it’s great to have you with us!
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Thanks for having me. I love being a #bigpinklink er!!! 💕💕💕
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Mrs Obama is both gorgeous and such a lady! #globalblogging
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The two are like a match made in heaven! Love them ❤️️💕✨ #globalblogging
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Of course the irony being that no one can fill Barrack’s shoes, but starting at the bottom and working up seems sensible. Apparently Mr Macher is on his way to visit the Queen – oh dear, oh dear. #mg
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Oy vey iz mir! #mg 😑
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You never know, certainly couldn’t make matters worse!
#Mg
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It is almost beyomd comprehension that somebody with as much charm, inteligence, warmth and compassion as President Obama could be replaced with someone who is the polar opposite of all those things. His would be hard shoes to fill for anyone, but Trump falls woefully short.
I can only hope (I dont do praying) that our fears are not realised and the next 4 years pass with none of the upsets we fear.
#bigpinklink
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I agree with you, even about not praying! 😘💕✨
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#bigpinklink
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He’s just great isn’t he. No dirt, just a classy man with a big heart. #stayclassymama
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And that Michelle, she is a #stayclassymama too!!! 💕✨
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It sure would be wonderful if there were some magic to turn a toad into a decent man. #globalblogging
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So true Helena. I hope it works! #globalblogging 💕✨
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It sure would be wonderful if there were some magic to turn a toad into a decent man. #globalblogging
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Oh if it can work! #globalblogging 💕✨
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That german proverb is very sad. I’ve not heard it before.
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I found it online. Seemed appropriate for the times. Thanks Lydia. 💕✨
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Bless you, what is happening to our world? Here’s a shoe to start the process xxx
👞 I chose that over a trainer as he doesn’t strike me as someone who would even consider wearing a sports shoe.
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#ablogginggoodtime
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And he definitely needs training! The world is crazed. We have to find a way to right this mess. Thanks for the shoe. And for always having #ablogginggoodtime xoxo
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I really hope that he reads this. I loved the bit about leaving a pair of shoes! Such a great idea! #Ablogginggoodtime
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Thanks Catie..I just need to do something! Thanks for #Ablogginggoodtime always! xoxo
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It’s worth a shot. Just don’t let Biden know or he will pee in the shoes first or put spiders in them #fridayfrolics
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True dat!🙃
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Hope he reads this. What a mensch but what a shock to find this odd orange man will be shedding dandruff in his bed. At least the wife won’t be gilding the walls of the WH with gold leaf. I hope. #fridayfrolics
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Oy, me too! 😐 💕✨
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I always love the way you write Lisa! Sarah #FabFridayPost
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That is the nicest compliment Sarah! Thank you very much. I’m kvelling! 😘💕✨
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Love the shoe idea. I am still so sad by this. It makes me feel like as a world we are going backwards. Thanks for linking-up #FridayFrolics
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Here’s to a healthy recount! #FridayFrolics 💕✨
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It is worth a shot. I think they will need to leave an instruction on how to put it on too. Oh! Did I just really said that?! Thank you again for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost
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Tee hee 🙃😂
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Stopping by again from #FabFridayPost x
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Thanks Alana! #FabFridayPost 💕✨
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Sigh. I wish I still believed in fairy tales. We could turn him into a toad! Oh.. wait? Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
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I have a friend, who is, self-proclaimed of course, a witch…perhaps… Hmmm. #FridayFrolics xoxo
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Couldn’t agree more. I hope Barack leaves those big ole shoes behind and the man who I will not name (until he proves himself) will get a clue. Hope it isn’t too crazy over there!! Thanks for sharing with #GlobalBlogging!
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Thank you! It is crazy here. I hope it calms down and he proves us all wrong. Until then SHOES! Thanks so much for #GlobalBlogging xoxo
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Well, we can only hope that something will help. Shoes are as good a guess as anything. Love this way this is written with the Yiddish phrases sprinkled in. #eatsleepblogRT
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Thanks for your kind words. I must get this message to Barack! #EatSleepBlogRT 😘✨
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Hi honey just popping back again from #EatSleepBlogRT I still can’t believe that this is even happening!
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Oh I know! It’s a horrid nightmare come true! Ty for the pop back😘💕✨ #EatSleepBlogRT
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Now wouldn’t that be great, if just by leaving some shoes Barack could inspire greatness! I love him and Michelle so much, I don’t want them to go (and I’m not even in the US). Great letter!
#BigPinkLink
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Thank you Siena. They are lovable! #bigpinklink 😘 xo
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Hi Lisa,
I am so sorry I imbued you with hope needlessly. There’s still the electoral college on December 19… But, I am not holding my breath. Nor should you.
Thanks for bringing your post to last week’s Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Janice, Pit Stop Crew
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Thanks Janice. I have come to accept this tragic election, quite unhappily and alarmed with fear. Appreciate your kindness, as always! #Bloggerspitstop
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Haha – oh that this could work! I really like Obama. Going to be a hell of a one extreme to the other to go from him to Trump. I actually find that really heartbreaking for him – he has done and tried to do so much good, and he has made such a lot of progress in relations with the rest of the world, and I think it is so sad that such a good President is going to have to watch someone destroy everything he worked for.
(I always liked that old joke about that proverb: ‘Before you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticise them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.’ )
Thanks so much for joining us for #FridayFrolics.
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Oh I am already having separation anxiety from the Obama family. I love them so! Thanks for your kind comments and have a lovely weekend! #fridayfrolics
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Thanks so much! I am honored to be in the mix!
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Back from #StayClassyMama I really do hope he gets into those shoes!
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Thank you! I couldn’t agree more!!!!! #stayclassymama
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, “Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.” Well maybe, as you and Michelle are packing up your things, you leave behind one pair of shoes in the Potus closet.
LOVE THIS.
#fabfriday
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If only!!!
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