The Republican Response Limerick Response

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R/WA) offered the official Republican response.

Response was by Rodgers and she

At least, if you're asking me,

Said more about her

Then where the plans were

Put forth by ye olde GOP.

I thought she was lovely and sweet

But that doesn't help us compete.

Can't just be opposed

What have they proposed

To fix the pot-holes in my street?

The President offered a plan...

He's doing the best that he can

But he can't do much

Because out-of-touch

Republicans won't help the man.

The State of the Union - A Re-Cap in Rhyme

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Nation watched the President tell Congress how we are;

Said that, in the last five years, we've all come pretty far.

Companies are hiring, the Market's through the roof;

Cited recent studies, gave examples, offered proof.

Wasn't soaring oratory, more a laundry list.

Made a plea to Congress just before he slapped their wrist;

Said he wants to work together but he also will

Act, at times, to circumvent opponents on the Hill.

He was not antagonistic towards the GOP

But he made it very clear; that's how it's gonna be.

I can't really blame Obama...  What else can he do?

When he asked for 40 things last year they gave him 2.

And the 2 he got he didn't get without a fight...

Every single bill faced opposition from the Right.

Maybe immigration will lure folks across the aisle;

Congress working as it should...  Ain't seen that in a while.

New Year's Resolution

This year I'm resolving that I won't procrastinate.

I won't put things off until the hour groweth late;

I'll re-do our kitchen (as I've said I would for years.)

I'll start using Angie's List to help allay my fears.

We've already got the plans - I only lack the taste...

What if bad decisions lead to lots of cash I waste?

It's a massive project and I worry I'll go wrong...

That's the reason why I've put it off so very long.

Now the door is falling off the oven and the floor;

It's worn through in patches. Plus, I also broke the drawer.

 Keep your fingers crossed for me 'cause I'll need lots of luck

Getting through this renovation (which is gonna suck.)

Merry Christmas? (cont.)

Illustration/Ammon Perry/http://doodletillomega.blogspot.com

Christmas tree fell over on the floor; I wasn't thrilled.

Needles flew, the tinsel tangled, and the water spilled.

Then our oldest son surprised us; he came home from school.

Room-mate drove him back; now I don't have to...  So, I'm cool.

Still, this year (like every year) I've got a lot to do.

It might be next year before I share new rhymes with you.

Therefore, I would like to wish you joyful holidays.

May the New Year bless you in a myriad of ways.