Ann Romney Speech

I was able to hear Ann's speech at the convention, and she did a marvelous job. It was very emotional, and there was not a dry eye tn the place. Even I teared up a little at home. The camera showed the audience wiping their cheeks from their tears. She mentioned that when they got married, they were still in college, and they lived in a basement apartment. Mitt worked for his church, and later he became a pastor. When he was governor, if there was a need, he would give them help. Then she added, " He is a genius."

All the reports in the paper that I saw afterward, did not carried these comments. She did such wonderful job of telling the story of their life, because they older people with grand children. To me that is a big plus.

Last night I was able to hear Michelle Obama give her speech at the convention. What a difference. She is much younger with school children but her presentation was not the best. She made an explanation of their family background, but she spoke very rapidly. I have heard a term, " Motor Mouth " well to me, that was her. If the people would applaud, they would miss a whole sentence. I'm old, 93, and for me that is deadly.

In my opinion, this election turns out to be between older and more experience, and younger using trial and error system.

Up date on gardening. I am having good success with cucumbers, almost one 8 inch per day, for almost 2 weeks, If things stay the same this should continue. Also green peppers are small, but each plant has one with blossoms for more. Cabbages have small heads, and the tomatoes are still green about ten per plant. The corn was a complete disaster, I'm planning an orchard of dwarf fruit trees instead for next year.