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  1. #1
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    Thumbs up Mimi's Obama picture

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    is on the front page of my Sunday New York Times!




    ETA: Found it on line: http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2009/...can/index.html
    Last edited by maillotpois; 05-31-2009 at 10:13 AM.
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    So cool! (Of course I found the explanation in TD, where all is, eventually, revealed)
    Last edited by Lise; 05-31-2009 at 12:26 PM.
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    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/ar...ef=todayspaper

    Is that our Mimi featured in the article, too? Woohoo!

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    Getting in touch with my inner try-athlete.

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    Hi Mimi,

    How wonderful for you! Congratulations.

    I like your Obama watercolor very much and am happy you've been recognized in the New York Times.

    For anyone who hasn't found it yet, here's a link to the painting itself:
    http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...1-OBAMA_6.html

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    THANKS EVERYONE!

    and if you're really lucky, you'll hear my scratchy voice on CNN radio
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    Congrats!! That is awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
    THANKS EVERYONE!

    and if you're really lucky, you'll hear my scratchy voice on CNN radio
    Holy Cow!!!! Will you still remember us 'little people', Mimi, when you are rich and famous?
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    not going to get rich and famous and i'm still the same old me.
    I like Bikes - Mimi
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    Dahon 2009 Sport - Luna
    Old Raleigh Mixte - Mitzi

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
    not going to get rich and famous and i'm still the same old me.
    I've seen your paintings, you are going to famous, if not rich...
    It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot


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    Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
    THANKS EVERYONE!

    and if you're really lucky, you'll hear my scratchy voice on CNN radio
    That is so cool! I'm so glad to hear that you are getting some great publicity! Congrats!


    And to think - soon we'll all be able to wear Mimi's work on our backs as we ride.
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    fantastic work!
    Thanks TE! You pushed me half way over!
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    WOW!! And to say we knew you back wken....
    VERY COOL!!!

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    That's so cool Mimi! I saw it while at Starbuck's for my "recovery" latte and pointed it out to my friend! Just COOL!
    Everyone Deserves a Lifetime

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    Wow, wonderful painting and fantastic that you're getting some exposure. Congratulations!

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    The recognition is well deserved. It's a beautiful painting. Congrats!
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