Let Us Eat Cupcakes
The migraine that crushed me like an avalanche is gone. I have Obama to thank. Why? Oh, no reason really. I just want to thank him. And lick him. And possibly rummage through Michelle’s closet while she’s occupied in today’s festivities. Today is a joyous, momentous, and historic occasion, and yet…And yet I cannot fail to think about those who died to make this day possible and those who died before this day was possible. Leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Bobby Kennedy, and every day heroes like my grandmother. I think about my students who have never heard of the Montgomery Bus Boycott whine about a thirty minute subway ride to school. I think of six-year old Ruby Bridges in her plaid dress and bow in her hair praying for the mobs that spewed hatred at her as she made her way into school. And then I think of my students who will skip class because someone happens to be wearing the same shirt that they are wearing that day. But I am optimistic that the import of this event for human rights and for righting the path of our country will get through to them.
I want to ride this wave of optimism and hope. Doesn’t everyone? Especially Pepsi – oh, come on, you can’t tell me that you haven’t noticed the new Pepsi logo. It seems that while banks are tanking and the American automotive industry is running out of gas the food industry is booming. Cupcakes, pies, and anything that can be slathered, frosted, or concocted with a red, white, and blue Obama image is flying off the shelves. Even blue cheese has had a resurgence – although I think the stink is supposed to remind us of the eight years we are leaving behind. I, for one, have done my part. Mr. Dingo and I made cookies last night. I didn’t have any Obama iconography to put on top of the cookies but I did use chocolate chips. I hope that counts.
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 09:52 AM.
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I think Obama will be happy about your chocolate chips. Don’t tell him how stupid your students are though. We don’t want him to be discouraged on the first day.
Also, I miss you.
Are...are you breaking up with me?
There are a lot of young people in D.C. today… let’s hope they tell those not-so-clued-in young people what’s up.
I didn’t have any Obama iconography to put on top of the cookies but I did use chocolate chips. I hope that counts.
That struck me as so funny that I sent it as a TXT message to Mr.POSSLQ.
Perhaps I will make a batch of delicious cupcakes today, now that I am thinking of cupcakes… Thanks, Dingo!
If our Might Advertising Dollars were used in much more meaningful ways, I might have noticed the whole Pepsi thing-but since I think advertising is ridiculous and overstated and makes us turn into even bigger idiots than we already are, well, I haven’t noticed anything. I would like to lick him, too, BTW.
Crissy — You are right. I want him to concentrate on more important things during his first 100 days. Like, giving me a bailout to pay off my student loans. Of course I’m not breaking up with you! I...I...I LOVE YOU! There, I said it. Now you’re going to get all freaked out about commitment, right?
justrun — I just hope they are wearing their Uggs and leather Baby Phat coats to keep warm.
MsDarkstar — Cupcakes will keep you warm. It’s one of their better benefits. I think it has something to do with the extra layers they help us put on.
Kori — I actually FF through commercials but I was in the store a few days ago and saw the new Pepsi cans and you can’t pass a bakery in this town without noticing all the Inauguration stuff in the windows. Hell, I just can’t pass a bakery in this town without noticing everything.
You said cupcakes. hmmmm.....
I want to lick him too. And if you see anything in Michelle’s closet that you think would work for me, grab it. Especially shoes.
I’m glad the migraine has subsided!
Y’know, if he’s too busy to eat your cookies, you could send them over to me. 
k8 — mmmm....cupcakes....
Summer — I scored shoes for you. But then Secret Service took them back. Sorry.
Ree — Too late. I ate them myself.
I’m so glad I got to share part of Inauguration day with you! I feel like you and I are personally responsible for all of this. You’re welcome, America.
I have a Pepsi can right here. I wish companies would quit changing their logos. Everyone’s doing it lately, and reverting to cute, lower-case fonts. It’s kind of beginning to annoy me.
Sometimes I think that our kids would be more excited to and committed about education if it wasn’t free. Maybe we’re making it TOO easy?
Glad you’re feeling better. And yes, the chocolate chips count!
It was awesome today, wasn’t it? I gave my ticket to the hubby who spent the day between some porta potties and a huge tree. Still, I’m jealous! Glad your migraine went away in time to celebrate!
sunny — It was great to hang out with you! We need to do it more often.
Memarie Lane — Pepsi is the most obvious of the logo changes I’ve noticed although I’m sure there are some that I’ve missed.
Ms. H — I don’t know about making them pay. Many of my students are paying for college themselves and still couldn’t give a hoot about going to their classes or doing well.
Toe — I hope you’re feeling better as well!
jane — I’m sure when the porta pottie line was too long, that tree sure came in handy.
Man, I want to rummage through her cupboards too..
Yellow frock! Brilliant!
Oh yeah - even I have heard of the bus boycott and the only time I was in America was when I had a cigarette outside Newark airport whilst transitting…
I was watching The View (What? Whoopi is hella cool) and they sent Idiot Sheppard into some gift shop while Elisabeth met G. Dub. The gift shop had Obama hot sauce. Hot sauce! Really? What’s next? Obama diaphrams in case you DON’T want change?
i read that ben and jerry’s have a new flavor called Yes, Pecan. that actually sounds good - i like pecans. also, i made crabcakes last night. they weren’t obama-cakes but they tasted mighty fine.
coconut diaries should go into stand-up. actually coconut diaries and dingo should hit the road with a two-woman show. i would sooo pay to see that.
Toe — Yeah for chocolate chips! They cookies were good, too! Mr. Dingo ate three and I ate...well, let’s just say that I ate more than three.
LaLa — Hey Girl! She definitely has a sense of style that says you don’t have to wear frumpy pant suits to look like a strong, powerful woman.
thecoconutdiaries — Elisabeth is on The View for entertainment purposes only. She has no substance. What? I watch The View clips on Youtube!
blakspring — Coconutdiaries and I accept payment in the form of ice cream and crabcakes. We’ll see about getting some VIP tickets for you.
My mom and I ate lots of cheesecake yesterday. But we never thought to decorate it appropriately. Yesterday was magic, and it felt to us like cheesecake had no calories.
You seem to have set off a chain of “I want to lick the leader of the free world” confessions. I’m pretty sure this is a historical occasion as well. I’m so proud of you!
Well, I have to admit, I’m liking his moves on the very first day. Of course, I fully expect him to have the entire globe getting together to sing Koom-Bay-Yah by the end of the week. Not that my expectations are unrealistic or anything.
I don’t really want to lick him, although I have been dreaming about him an awful lot lately,,. And of Michelle’s clothes. Did you see her wearing shoes all day yesterday? I mean, she must have frozen her toes, but maybe with the brilliant coat dress ensemble she wore with no doubt hidden layers of fleece, there were little toe warmers in her shoes.
Glad the migraine ( restrained worry coming at you )is gone. Eat more cookies: chocolate is good for everything.
It only counts if you send the cookies to me. And I don’t want to hear any excuses about how you already ate them.
This is irrelevant, but I just wanted to say that once again your comment on Kori’s post has me laughing hysterically. You have an awesome talent for sarcasm.
I like the idea of showing my patriotism by consuming red wine, white baguettes and blue cheese. Thanks for putting that one in my head. I want a chocolate chip Obama cookie…
Noelle — Of course cheesecake has no calories! Whoever indicated otherwise is a liar.
Tress — Oh come on, you know you wanna…
GeekHiker — I think your expectations are perfectly realistic. I’ve been practicing for my solo.
O’Mama — I know she’s the first lady and all, but I don’t think anyone would’ve faulted her for wearing fleece and legwarmers.
Megkathleen — I sent the cookies off today but I don’t know if you’ll get them. They just arrested that postal worker for stealing tons of mail. I’m pretty sure my cookies were in that bunch.
FreedomFirst — Hi FF! Alas, it’s my only talent.
Mel Heth — You have just created my perfect meal. Yum!
Free at last, free at last, hallelujah you’re free from pain at last! Mazel tov. Yum, cookies. Wait, you’ve talked about your limited culinary skills - did you make them or was it Mr. Dingo?
glad you are feeling better. and, your post just made me hungry. thanks for that.
Jules — Mr. Dingo made them, of course. I fired from mixing the dough when he discovered I was eating most of it.
brookem — As long as whatever you eat is red, white, or blue, it has no calories and is high in antioxidants. I’m sure I read that somewhere.
Yep, you did it now I need cupcakes and possibly brownies. Thanks a lot, tater tot will be happy but my ass wont.
Oh and amen to Obama and to Pepsi!
He is our first bona fide rock star president (and Michelle is going to be a social and fashion icon), and I’m so glad that I made the trip to see him sworn into office.
Talina — What good is a day when you don’t need cupcakes and brownies! Have a few. Make Tater Tot happy.
Mrs. Chili — I looked for you in the crowd. I thought you’d be standing behind Aretha or something or at least walking beside Michelle talking about changes in education.
I have a plan- you and I break into the White House and I will keep a look out while you steal clothes for both of us. Are you in?
nancypearlwannabe — I knew I could depend on you!
I’m with you on raiding Michelle’s closet. Can we form a posse?
Haha! You’re fantastic. But what is up with the new Pepsi logo?
Also, great question on my blog! I answered it with a whole new post, just for you. That’s because I’m a people-pleaser.
I just stopped over from Noelle’s blog.
I feel like we’re coming out of an 8 year long migraine. I’m glad you’re feeling better. I get migraines and they are just awful.
If I could join in with you and NPW in the clothes stealing, that would be wonderful.
chirky — You can join us but I get first dibs on the shoes.
Tova Darling — The new Pepsi logo fools me every time. Since you are so quick with the responses, I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind working for my cable company? They could use some help in customer service.
Allie — Thanks for stopping by, Allie. You can definitely join the closet raiding committee but please note the shoe clause in my response to chirky.
Wait. You posted this on the twentieth. What happened on the twentieth?
Maybe Obama is good for the food industry, but it’s already clear that the torture industry will need an expensive bailout.
stoogepie — Nothing much happened on the twentieth. A bunch of us ate cupcakes and raided some woman’s closet. Sorry you missed it. There was a yellow dress that would have looked smashing on you!
I wish I could have joined you for the celebration.
Michelle has great taste in gloves…
That last sentence made me to the ‘O’ thing with my mouth and then spurt the rest of the coffee that hadn’t dribbled out of my mouth with the ‘O’ing all over my keyboard with teh gaffawing.
You crack my shit up woman.
I lurve you. Now that you have dumped Crissy you can be my biatch.
You know, I hadn’t made the Pepsi connection - those sneaky bastards!
Lots to celebrate, and yes, the lack of memory/history by many of the younger ones today is staggering. But then they have had 8 years of W as an example. EIGHT YEARS!!! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?
I’m happy too, Dingo. Every time I hear the phrase “President Obama,” I smile inside.