I was one of many that was fortunate to closely smell the Marylou Whitney rose at the recent Yaddo Garden Club party. John Hendrickson, Marylou's husband, gave her that special gift for her 2010 Christmas Eve birthday. It isn't just an ordinary rose but a pink, one-of-a-kind rose that is now planted in the beautiful rose garden at Yaddo for everyone's pleasure for years to come.
Some roses have a nice scent. Others not as strong. But this rose is not only gorgeous, but has a fantastic fragance.
The bottom line is people, mostly women, suggested to John to produce a Marylou Whitney line of scents. It certainly makes sense to me.
There isn't a woman out there that doesn't love a sensual smell in their soaps, lotions, creams or body washes. So go for John. How about surprising her on her 2011 Christmas Eve birthday with her own Marylou Whitney fragrance line. I for one would line up to buy them.
"A Rose is a Rose is a Rose" named Marylou Whitney.

My daughter sent me this item this morning (July 4).
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!"

MY GENERATION GREW UP RECITING THIS EVERY MORNING IN SCHOOL WITH MY HAND ON MY HEART. THEY NO LONGER DO IT FOR FEAR OF OFFENDING SOMEONE!

LET'S SEE HOW MANY AMERICANS WILL RE-POST THIS & NOT CARE ABOUT OFFENDING SOMEONE.

Isn't it sad that we have to change something that as far as I'm concerned is necessary the way it was originally written. I know, some things must be changed for the better, but to reword the Pledge Allegiance because some feel it may be offensive to someone. C'mon. I am sure the majority doesn't want to see it changed or re-written, but I am only one person. Let me know if you are on my side. Or if you are not then give me your good reason why you disagree.
Today is the Fourth of July. A very patriotic day. Let's all say the Pledge Allegiance the way it was written and wave our flag proudly.