Eclectique Interview: Tracye McQuirter, author “By Any Greens Necessary”

I’ve always known Tracye as a vegan, health educator, and one of the most attractive energetic, and positive people you’ll meet in the capital city. As an omnivore, I credit Tracye’s pluses to her choices and priorities especially when it comes to food. I was honored when Tracye asked me to host her book launch [...]

The President & Michelle Obama’s Weekly: Holiday

Sunday, 26 December 2010, 16:46 | Category : Barack Obama, Eclectique Citizen, holidays, Michelle Obama
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When our men and women in uniform answer the call to serve, their families serve, too. And they’re proud and glad to do it. But as long as that service keeps the rest of us safe, their sacrifice should also be our own. Even heroes can use a hand, especially during the holidays. — Michelle [...]

Holiday Window Shopping

Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 19:32 | Category : Art and Design, Culture, holidays, New York
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I’ve never seen the NYC window displays at night. Boy, did I almost miss something at Saks Fifth Avenue across from Rockefeller Center! [Snowflake & Bubbles] Here’s just a taste. Bergdorf Goodman is always on the level of art. Fashion is art. Windows are canvas with a built-in frame. This year’s theme was “Wish You [...]

Eclectique Citizen: The President’s Week

Saturday, 18 December 2010, 20:36 | Category : Barack Obama, civil rights, Eclectique Citizen, education, Hispanic, immigration, military, Politics
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Very few people will say this, but this has been a big week for President Obama. The “Big Deal” tax cuts are moving forward, and today’s Senate vote (61 – 35) to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was yet another victory for the Obama administration. Critics of the administration’s slow peddling, DOJ filings against court [...]

The President’s Weekly – What’s the Big Deal?

Monday, 13 December 2010, 21:35 | Category : Barack Obama, Eclectique Citizen, money & finances, Politics, The Economy
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So we hammered out a deal that reflects ideas from both sides. It wasn’t easy, and it’s by no means perfect. And as with any compromise, everybody had to live with elements they didn’t like. But this is a good deal for the American people. The vast majority of the tax cuts in this plan [...]