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• Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:38 PM

  Laura once had that same kind of power

  This article sure brings back memories. People look at First Lady Laura Bush today and see a classy, top drawer lady, yet admitedly, somewhat worse for the wear. However, almost 8 years ago, under similar circumstance described by the author, Laura was quite the charmer, and had that same quality Michelle now exhibits for transmitting 'real spitfirenes.' By way I'll never forgot the story she told my organization, Young Americans for Freedom, about how she met George for the first time.

  She was still a 'miss' back then of course, working the information desk at the Main branch of the Midland libary, when a young man dressed in a cowboy hat, boots and spurs, swaggering in a somewhat exagerated manner, to her post. She soon noticed that he was carrying a pint bottle in a paper bag, and on closer inspection, she was able to make out the "Four Roses" logo, so she knew he'd been drinking bourbon. She was surprised by his request. He was looking for a copy of "Le Petit Prince," which she could not honor. Naturally, she told him "Mister, you're just going to have to march your drink out the libary this minute on account of there's no drinking allowed." Once again, she was taken aback by Bush's words, when he said he'd be happy to do so, but would the little lady oblige him by being his date at the Midland High School Football game that night. He'd pick her up at 5:30 after work because some buddies of his were throwing a tailgate party just before the game. Laura said she accepted the invitation, and a roomfull of Young Americans for Freedom erupted in boisterous applause.

  —keroseened Read keroseened's other letters
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