
1.) Most humbling moment? We’re nothing special. On every corner of Capitol Hill — groups of people from different businesses were all awaiting their own turns to speak out on being regulated to death. One has to wonder how many times the same complaints are heard time and time again.
2.) Most Public Moment? Our visit not only made Politico, but the front page of Bus and Motorcoach News. A very sympathetic tone taken by one reporter indicated he has heard it all before.
3.) Most Frustrating Moment? While the National Debt spirals out of control, I couldn’t help but notice the open grassy area at the National Mall under construction. Did you know we– the taxpayers– are spending millions replacing existing soil in DC with “environmentally friendly” dirt? Mother Nature is also apparently having a hard time meeting new federal regulations. You would think– being 15 trillion in debt–that a multi-million dollar dirt purchase could wait.
4.) Most Embarassing Moment? Little did I know that inside the Senate Chamber–and under every seat–is a black bag full of gas masks and other terrorism-incident emergency supplies. I found this out when I mistakenly thought my husband left behind his bag–so I grabbed a black bag under his seat as we were exiting the Chamber. That’s when one leglislative aide told me I was walking off with the terrorism emergency kit. Oops!
5.) Most Optimistic Moment? It’s not all doom and gloom. There are some (mostly newly) elected representatives from all across the country who do understand. And we were generally pleased with the reception of our meetings inside Congressional offices from Arkansas.
6.) Best moment? It was–by far–watching the 3D IMAX movie “Hubble” shown inside the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Wow–what a ride! Watching this in 3D feels like you are floating in space through distant galaxies and exploring the mysteries of our celestial surroundings. It makes you realize how big “space” really is–it is vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big! Come to think of it–reminds me of our federal government.
Arkie Mama
Baby and the beasts
Dys-Located
In the family way
Mom on a wire
Mouthy kid, Moody mom
Rock the shops
She's crafty
Stepping on Cheerios
Wheels on the bus
























