My Name Spelled Backwards is....: An Unexpected Christmas Card from the White House

Thursday, December 5, 2024

An Unexpected Christmas Card from the White House

Yesterday is one of the days, I feel very grateful and lucky. It was the day, I received a Christmas Card from the White House- signed by Joe & Jill Biden and Willow💚. I did not expect this card unlike the previous Christmas cards from the White House, my family received annually for 4 years during the first term of the Clinton-Gore (1992-1996) Administration.

In my previous posting, I discussed that receiving a Christmas Card from the White House was the greatest achievement and ultimate fulfillment of a Filipino student dream in the United States.

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The first Christmas card we received came from Former President Bill and Mrs. Hillary Clinton. At that time my youngest son ( David E -RIP) was working for the Office of the President (White House), as a Policy Analyst for the Office of Management and Budget ( GS-12) . I believe this was the reason why we were in the Christmas List of the Clinton's during the 4 years of Bill Clinton's presidency.

Macrine (RIP) and I considered receiving Christmas Cards from the White House, one of the several successes that both of us have accomplished here in the US.

Yesterday Christmas Card was unexpected since I have no closed relatives working in the White House currently. However, I have a hunch that since my youngest daughter is a Presidential Appointee in the Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce, my name with my current address here at THD was in Presidential Christmas list.

Thank You, Joe & Jill Biden and Willow for the card. I will treasure it. Receiving this card I consider the greatest highlights of my almost 90 years of residency here in Planet Earth.

I showed the Christmas Card to my friends here in THD. They suggested I framed it. I took several photos of the card in several views, front, back, side ways including the envelop and I am sharing it with you.

Front and Envelop with my Potted Poinsettia

The Card is currently displayed ( not framed) in my living room. It will be displayed until the end of the Christmas season in the first week of January, 2025, Feast of the Three Kings.

Back of the Christmas Card and Side View

The Envelop: and Willow- the Biden's Pet Cat

💚Willow (born January 3, 2020) is an American tabby domestic short-haired cat owned by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Formerly a farm cat, she was adopted by the Biden family from Rick Telesz as part of a campaign promise to adopt a cat into the First Family and is named after Jill Biden's hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Willow is the first cat to live in the White House since India, who was owned by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

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Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center

These are the reviews from from two of our guests published at the Trip Adviser web site. Visit the Trip Adviser website for additional details. 1.What a peaceful place to spend relaxing time in Marinduque! The cottage is very comfortable, and right on the beach, with a large deck for watching the sunset. The location in Boac (and not too far from Gasan) is well placed for a home base for day trips around Marinduque. But the best part of our stay here was the graciousness of the hosts, David and Macrine. They are warm-hearted, know the island well, and truly made us feel at home. Although we were there to explore the island and relax, the property has a great conference/meeting facility as well. Highly recommended. 2. Nestled against the beach, this cottage on stilts was a great place to spend a week away from all the insanity of urban life. With a spacious deck, two bedrooms, a living room and a full kitchen, my entire family truly enjoyed their stay. The hosts, Dave and Macrine do everything possible to make you feel like family, while still giving you space and privacy. The beach is all of 25 feet away and early morning walks on the beach are what I remember most. My kids were fascinated with the bamboo flooring. A reef is just off shore and filled with beautiful fish to enjoy while snorkeling. I would go back in a minute if I could.

I love Sunsets! How About You?

1. Sunset from Balcony of the Chateau Du Mer Beach House, Amoingon, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines Over the years, I have seen and photographed several dozens of sunsets in several countries that my wife and I have visited. We have been to Marbella, Spain, Rome, Italy, London,England, Vancouver, B.C., Cancun, Mexico, Aruba, Hawaii( Maui, Kawaii, Big Island), Puerto Rico and most of the US big cities, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis, Miami, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, NV, Houston, TX and other small cities . But the two most beautiful sunsets that stir my emotion are the one at Amoingon Bay (#1- taken at the balcony of our Chateau Du Mer Beach house-top photo) and the one over Manila Bay(# 9 photo). You will probably say, I am partial since I am a Filipino-American, but judge it yourself. Above are ten of my favorite sunset pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Comments, anyone?