George’s House ... a bit of a disappointment

Hey – just got back from my White House tour. I have to say, though I am glad I went, overall it was a tad disappointing. Somehow because we had to set it up through my senator and all the info we had to provide (date of birth/social security number, etc.) and the huge list of prohibited items, I was imagining it was going to be some sort of special private tour. No. It is a self guided tour and only of limited areas of the White House. Now, again, I am glad we went as you do get to see some wonderful rooms, many which are used quite a lot – East Room, State Dining Room, etc, etc. I just wanted a tad more once-in-a-lifetime behind-the-scenes stuff. Ah well, maybe if I become a movie star like Bob I will get a more private tour – Bob played Santa for Bill and Hillary and he and Ida got the royal treatment.

We did then go to the Visitors Center and they had a few interesting exhibits – my favorite being a series of black and white photographs of staff members at the White House – no, not members of the Cabinet but butlers, housekeepers, doormen, florists, plumbers, pastry chefs, etc., many of whom had worked there for 30+ years. I thought it was pretty cool that they were senior members of the staff and had worked under both Democrats and Republicans. Wild to think that the butler serving your coffee or the plumber fixing your toilet perhaps didn’t vote for you. 

My friend Kathleen did think that the rest of the exhibits there seemed to definitely favor the Republicans. It seemed that except for JFK, all the photos and displays were heavy on the Republican side. Maybe that will change after next year when we have a DEMOCRAT IN OFFICE!!

Now, a nap and then going to see a run through of Gem of the Ocean in the Fichandler. So excited that I get to see it.

More later,
Jay

Comments

[Ann McClain]

Dear Jay,

What a delight reading your blog has been. I am so disappointed the "babblings" will end. It was a treat every time I decided to "tune in."

Please, let me know how the auditioning goes and if you get the "cross-fingers" NYC job. I will definitely see the play if you're running when I am in town. Heck, I'd love to have dinner with you and Don again. By the way, I understand the kitty thing...I have two of my own.

I am sure the show was great tonight. I hope you all have a great party to boot.

Hugs and best wishes,

Ann