Well, today is a day for American History buffs. On this date in 1923 occurred the sudden death of Warren G. Harding by stroke and the assumption of the presidency by Calvin Coolidge. Of course it is said that poor Harding was so manipulated and controlled by special interest groups that he was perhaps the worst president of the 20th century. The infamous "Tea Pot Dome Scandals" were the equivalent of Watergate back then. Calvin Coolidge was a man of few words. There is a wonderful story about Will Rogers who met Coolidge one day at the White House. The great witsman and philosopher-actor was awe-struck at meeting Coolidge and said "You know, Mr. President, I have a bet with a Hollywood friend that says that even if I got to meet you, I wouldn't get more than two words out of you" To wit the expressionless Coolidge replied very cooly "You lose!" The other momentous occasion of this day was the historic exploits of John F. Kennedy and his saving of the crew of PT 109. I remember well the movie starring Cliff Robertson, an actor that Kennedy, himself had selected to play the role. It was perhaps this one act of bravery that put Kennedy in the spotlight that eventually got him elected to the U.S. Senate and the assumption of the presidency in January of 1961. Today also is the day in 1990 the Iraq invaded Kuwait-- and this entire mess and our involvement with Saddam Hussein began. Will the world ever learn? And here's another coincidence, on this same day in the year 2000 the Republicans nominated dear old George W. Bush-- dear God-- isn't it amazing all the loops that American History creates. You have a president in 1923 who is considered to be a crook, a dictator who invades a country without cause and another guy nominated for president who has really done many of the same things that Harding was accused of-all n the same day within a span of eighty-three years. Well another day of work and a cooler day. I keep writing and trying to promote "Traveling Companion" We've had some criticisms but I am confident we can address the problems and get this musical sold and produced. It has some great songs and a great story! So onward and full steam ahead to make the sample better!