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President Bush Meets The Press; Oops, It's Tony Snow ©

This week, within a two-day period, we the American people had the privilege of hearing President George W. Bush twice. On Sunday, January 14, 2007, the President spoke with CBS News, Journalist, Scott Pelley. The two casually walked through the woods at Camp David. The, sat face-to-face and chatted. Pelley posed poignant questions. The men met with families of the fallen soldiers, and Mister Bush explained his surge strategy to the troops while with Pelley.

Despite or perhaps because of national disfavor and "condemnation on Capitol Hill," President George W. Bush met with the press. Characteristically, in years past when times were tough the President hid from the press. That posture seemed to be effective. Now it seems, such a stance has proven itself to be ineffective. Perhaps that is why W. is changing his course. Possibly poor planning in the past forced Mister Bush to reassess. Perchance he decided it would be wise to meet with the media now. It could not hurt, or could it.

Days later, on Tuesday, January 16, America was given another chance to assess. The President, again sat for the cameras. This time he appeared on Public Broadcasting, Nightly News Hour.

Press Secretary Tony Snow Cried. He and I Touched Humanity. ©

This passage is not political in nature. It is about people. When Press Secretary Snow thought of how fragile his own life was, he cried. When a homeless man helped me to recall how lovely life can be when we care, he touched my heart. Tears flowed down my face.
This story is about Tony Snow, a homeless man, humanity, and me. I will begin with Press Secretary Snow. My focus will not be on the unforgivable term, though I too struggle with its usage. Instead, I will discuss what for me, was a more meaningful lesson.

In this day and age of snarky, once known as snide, rude, and crude, it was a delight to witness genuine emotion.