Just Interesting »

By Jim Lynch on Dec 30, 2006 in History, News, Non-political | Comments Off

I caught this interesting bit as I was watching the coverage of Gerald Ford’s memorial service — 40% of the current U.S. population wasn’t even born when President Ford was in office.

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First Cup 12.27.06 »

By Jim Lynch on Dec 27, 2006 in First Cup, History, News, People | 1 Comment

The first cup is for the guest, the second for enjoyment, the third for the sword. ~ An old Arabic saying
Blue Crab Boulevard (Gaius) Gerald R. Ford, 1913-2006 - Rest In Peace
I’m proud that I voted for him when he ran for (re) election against Jimmy Carter.
Leaning Straight Up (Karl) RIP Gerald Ford
He will [...]

President Gerald R. Ford 1913-2006 »

By Jim Lynch on Dec 27, 2006 in History, News, People | 2 Comments

My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. ~ President Gerald R. Ford
I woke up this morning to the sad news that President Gerald R. Ford passed away late yesterday afternoon.
The nation’s 38th president, and the only one not elected to the office or the vice presidency, died at his desert home at 6:45 [...]

Best Wishes President Ford »

By Jim Lynch on Jul 26, 2006 in Non-political, People | Comments Off

I wish former President Ford a quick recovery.
Former President Ford was admitted to a hospital for shortness of breath but was expected to be released later Wednesday, his spokeswoman said.
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Ford, the nation’s oldest living former president, celebrated his 93rd birthday on July 14. He has made few public appearances in recent months and has had [...]