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Donnerstag, den 28. November 2024 um 22:49 Uhr | Altenstadt
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Donnerstag, den 28. November 2024 um 22:25 Uhr | Lunel
Rather revealing....looking forwards to coming back again.
Stacey
Donnerstag, den 28. November 2024 um 21:54 Uhr | Arlington Heights
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Frederick Douglass was a remarkable man known for his powerful words and fight for freedom. There is no
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Frederick Douglass was a remarkable man known for his powerful words and fight for freedom. There is no
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What are some big events in Martin Luther kings life?
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Oh honey, where do I even start with Martin Luther King Jr.? He was all about that civil rights game, leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, giving that iconic &qu
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When did Rosa parks go to the Montgomery Industrial School for Girls?
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Oh, what a lovely question! Rosa Parks attended the Montgomery Industrial School for Girls when she was a young girl, around the age of 11 or 12. It was there t
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Why did delta sigma theta break away from alpha kappa alpha?
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Well, honey, Delta Sigma Theta broke away from Alpha Kappa Alpha because they wanted to do their own thing. Sometimes in life, you just gotta spread your wings
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How does aka chant a serious matter go?
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Well, honey, the AKA chant is a serious matter in the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. It's a call and response chant that symbolizes sisterhood and unity among memb
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What's the crip handshake?
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What is ruby bridges sister and brother names?
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blanket, bob,lucy,vicky,and lucky
Rosemary
Donnerstag, den 28. November 2024 um 21:46 Uhr | Sao Paulo
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When you are at a 70 ft pool how many laps for a mile?
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It would take about 21.5 lengths (10.8 laps) to equal one mile.
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Donnerstag, den 28. November 2024 um 21:38 Uhr | Petawawa
Forget tiny chihuahuas peeping out of handbags à la Paris Hilton, or Taylor Swift with her adorably grumpy looking Scottish Fold cats who have become celebrities in their own right.
When it comes to capturing my heart with a cuddly creature, it's the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, who's reinvented himself as the internet's favourite granddad with his wholesome life with a menagerie of animals, who has won me over.
The jewel in the crown of his ever-growing brood of beasts is Schnelly the pig, who joined the family in April last year, making the star the latest in a long list of celebrities to realise the joys of a porky pal - along with Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and the Beckhams.
I'm completely smitten with the cuteness of pet pigs. I lose hours scrolling through Instagram, looking at pictures of furry little piglets with pretty pink snouts.
There are 255,000 Insta posts with the hashtag #petpig and I've probably looked at all of them. Then there's the 286,000 posts hashtagged #micropig and I'd hazard a guess that I've seen all of those too.
So I'm rather excited to discover that there's a pig farm less than an hour from central London, where I can find out what it's really like to have a porcine pet.
While celebrities might get away with turning up to photoshoots, TV appearances and fancy restaurants with all manner of furry creatures, will I get the same reception if I take a pig for a stroll down the high street?
Samantha Rea from London strolling down the high street in Old Amersham with Astrid, a 16 month old micro pig
The pair stopped off at The Griffin, a private members club, bistro and bakery, for some refreshments after a trot down the high street
Samantha Rea spent time at the Kew Little Pig Farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire to learn how to muck out and care for pigs
Learning how to feed hay to the pigs did make Samantha question whether it's easier to stick with a dog or cat as a pet
I'm hoping the Kew Little Pigs Farm will help me find out. It specialises in miniature pigs, which pig lovers can buy or 'adopt' to visit on the farm.
Then there are the day trips. The Piggy Pet & Play package lets visitors 'pet, brush, groom, watch and play with the pigs.' The Pig Enthusiast package can include putting sun cream on the pigs, and the Comprehensive Guide to Pig Keeping teaches you everything you need to know before buying your own micro pig.
Clearly I must go there!
And so I head to Amersham, in Buckinghamshire, where Kew Little Pigs Farm is based.
When I arrive, owner Olivia Mikhail looks slightly concerned at the sight of my Converse trainers and cropped jeans, a combination that will surely result in splattered shins.
However, Olivia has no idea just how prepared I actually am, because I have packed not only knee high wellies for my time on the farm, but also my designer heels, for my glimpse into what life's like as a pig-owning celebrity.
Arnold Schwarzenegger with Schnelly the pig, who joined his menagerie of pets in April last year
Ariane Grande and Pete Davidson adopted Piggy Smallz during their short-lived romance in 2018
Comedian John Bishop was left devastated when his rescue pig Milo passed away last year, describing him as the 'heartbeat' of the family
Paris Hilton started the chihuahuas in handbags craze, and is also the proud owner of Princess Piglette
George Clooney, Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus, Jonathan Ross, Charlotte Church and even the Beckhams have all kept pigs as pets over the past decade or so, while more recently Ariane Grande and Pete Davidson adopted Piggy Smallz during their short-lived romance.
Comedian John Bishop gave rescue pig Milo a home for more than a decade and was devastated when the pet passed away, saying he was the 'heartbeat' of the family.
They're as much a celeb accessory as oversized sunglasses - which is why I've brought those with me too.
But first things first. Before I spend an afternoon taking a petite pig for a stroll, I sit down with Olivia in the Kew Little Pigs cafe, to complete the theory side of the Comprehensive Guide to Pig Keeping.
It turns out there is quite a lot of admin involved in owning a pig, alongside a rule book thicker than Harry Potter.
Who knew that you needed a license to walk a pig? Who would imagine that you can't feed pigs your kitchen leftovers? It used to be common practice, but has been banned because of the risk of diseases such as African swine flu and foot and mouth disease that can be spread by consuming contaminated pork products.
Who can fathom having to fill out a form to drive your pig from one place to another - again for disease control reasons?
After all the admin and mucking out, Samantha was delighted to move on to the fun part - cuddles with Astrid
Samantha found that mucking out the pig pen was actually a lot more civilised than picking up poo on a dog walk
Samantha came armed with wellies for her day at the farm, but made sure to keep it glamorous
After swapping her flimsy trainers for wellies, Samantha felt equipped to tackle her day on the farm
And who would guess that pigs have to have their own house? I mean, it's only got to be about the size of shed, but it's actually a law to uphold welfare standards.
I suppose none of this is an issue for celebrities who have people to do paperwork for them - not to mention acres of space - but to me it seems insurmountable.
Olivia senses that my dreams are crushed and attempts to reassure me: 'It's really not that much paperwork. Look, filling in this form would take two minutes.'
Moving on from the theory, we head outside for the practical part of the course. Here, in large pens, are lots of little pigs which are super cute, so this makes me happy.
I am given a rake to claw the pig poo into a dustpan. Both the rake and the dustpan have long handles and I like the distance this creates. It is certainly more civilised than picking up poo in a flimsy plastic bag on a dog walk.
Clearing away pig excrement with proper equipment which allows you to maintain a civilised, and sanitary, distance makes me wonder if - despite the paperwork - pigs might just trump dogs.
Samantha was worried she might attract stares walking Astrid through town, but nobody batted an eyelid
Samantha treated herself to a hot chocolate while Astrid enjoyed some pig treats
Samantha swapped her wellington boots for high heels to glam up to take her pet pig down to the town centre for lunch
Taking a pig out for a walk is trickier than it looks, and a lot of treats are required to keep things on track
Next, Olivia asks if I would like to feed the pigs. Yes of course! She hands me some hay that's stuffed inside what's basically a large fishnet stocking, the size of Santa's sack. The hay sticks out of all the holes, and it's my job to hang up the sack in the pig pen, so the pigs can eat from it.
This sounds easy. Only it's not. 'NOT THERE! NO! IT'S GOT TO BE HIGHER! TIE IT ROUND THE POST! NO! NOT LIKE THAT! NO!'
I feel like a failing contestant on The Crystal Maze, only this is worse because I'm now surrounded by hungry pigs and I cannot see a panic button.
I swear there was something on Netflix where murdered bodies were dumped in a pig pen, to be eaten by the pigs. Or maybe the bodies were eaten alive. This definitely happens all the time, according to TV, and now I don't even know which is worse, the prospect of being felled by pigs eating through my ankles, or the pressure to hang the hay correctly.
It is like my challenge on The Crystal Maze has been especially devised to amuse the inhabitants of hell.
I find myself grateful to make it out of the pig pen alive. Surely I get to do celebrity stuff now?
Celebrities' pigs are as stylish as their owners, so I've sourced designer outfits for my trottered chums. I'd initially looked at diamond chokers by Dior, because what pig wouldn't want a diamond collar? But apparently pigs are happier in harnesses, which fit around the body, not just the neck.
I hunt for a harness that an A-lister might pick for their pig, and I am delighted to discover a pink leopard print harness with a matching lead.
It is by Urban Pup, a pet fashion brand whose website I've now spent more time on than all the other websites in my search history.
There's the zebra print, the cheetah print, the pink argyle; the florals, the tartans, and the hearts. There's the range inspired by Legally Blonde and the pet carrier that resembles a pink Chanel handbag.
Then there are the socks…
I turn up at the farm with more outfits for the pigs than I have for myself. I guess this is what it's like being a pig parent: #SELFLESS
I am introduced to Astrid, a 16 month old micro piglet who'll fulfill my dreams of walking a pig. I show Olivia all the outfits I've brought from Urban Pup and she picks out a pink tartan harness with a matching lead.
I want to dress up all the pigs but Olivia says no. That's OK. There is probably some law about only one pig at a time looking this stunning.
When Astrid and I are dressed, we head into Old Amersham. It's a pretty market town in the Chilterns with cobbled streets and quaint white buildings with beams.
So how will locals feel about a pig on a lead?
I imagine I may be sternly spoken to by a member of the Women's Institute. However, it turns out that Old Amersham is perfectly au fait with celebrity antics, given that Poirot, Midsomer Murders and Four Weddings and a Funeral have all been filmed there.
On my pig keeping course I have learnt that pigs never poo where they eat, sleep or socialise, because they're very clean, so from day one, without any training, a pig will go outside to poo.
I am surprised then, as I arrive in Old Amersham, to find that Astrid has done her business in her carry box. I try not to think about this, as I hold her lead.
Our first stop is the Amersham Museum. I'm not a massive fan of walking around looking at things, but I hear the museum homes a Tudor dining table that visitors are welcome to sit at. It is about lunchtime, so I'm hopeful I'll be served a Tudor banquet. I quite fancy a tankard of wine and a bit of wild boar.
Unfortunately, Astrid does not, and so, despite being welcomed by museum director Briony, we leave pretty much as soon as we arrive.
We go for a stroll instead, but I have to scatter pig food pellets to coax Astrid along the pavement. I guess celebrities get their assistants to walk ahead, trailing treats to entice the pet pigs in the right direction.
Hard at work: Writer Samantha Rea tried the Comprehensive Guide to Pig Keeping, which teaches you everything you need to know before buying your own micro pig
However, doing it without an assistant, I find myself thinking that it's definitely easier to walk a dog.
Celebrity life is about lounging in luxurious surroundings, so Astrid and I head to The Griffin, a private members club, bistro and bakery, that's pretty much the Soho House of Amersham.
In the beamed building that dates back to the 17th century, there are gorgeous leather sofas and cosy cushions. However, I have learnt on my pig keeping course that pigs are happiest alfresco, so Astrid and I take a seat on the astro-turf terrace, beneath a pretty parasol that wouldn't be out of place in a Cotswolds shoot for Tatler.
It is here, as we relax like A-listers, that Astrid and I are at our happiest. As I sip a coffee and eye-up a chocolate brownie (I'm being a celebrity, remember, I don't actually eat these things), Astrid puts her trotters up on the seat beside me and enjoys a few pig food pellets.
Clearly this is our natural environment, so it's probably just a matter of time before Astrid is snapped up by a celebrity to live life first class.
But for now, Astrid must mooch back to the mud, and I must head home to wash pig poo off my wellies.
I am chuffed to bits to have spent an afternoon with Astrid, but as I think it all over, on the train back to Marylebone, I know that I'll never keep a pig as a pet.
Aside from all the legal red tape, my lack of space in London, and the trickiness of trying to take a pig for a walk, there's always the fear that the micro pig might turn out to be not so tiny after all.
I've seen headlines about 4 ounce "teacup" pigs growing bigger than a bear, and frankly I find it terrifying. So I'll leave the pet pigs to the celebrities.
LondonParis Hilton
When it comes to capturing my heart with a cuddly creature, it's the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, who's reinvented himself as the internet's favourite granddad with his wholesome life with a menagerie of animals, who has won me over.
The jewel in the crown of his ever-growing brood of beasts is Schnelly the pig, who joined the family in April last year, making the star the latest in a long list of celebrities to realise the joys of a porky pal - along with Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and the Beckhams.
I'm completely smitten with the cuteness of pet pigs. I lose hours scrolling through Instagram, looking at pictures of furry little piglets with pretty pink snouts.
There are 255,000 Insta posts with the hashtag #petpig and I've probably looked at all of them. Then there's the 286,000 posts hashtagged #micropig and I'd hazard a guess that I've seen all of those too.
So I'm rather excited to discover that there's a pig farm less than an hour from central London, where I can find out what it's really like to have a porcine pet.
While celebrities might get away with turning up to photoshoots, TV appearances and fancy restaurants with all manner of furry creatures, will I get the same reception if I take a pig for a stroll down the high street?
Samantha Rea from London strolling down the high street in Old Amersham with Astrid, a 16 month old micro pig
The pair stopped off at The Griffin, a private members club, bistro and bakery, for some refreshments after a trot down the high street
Samantha Rea spent time at the Kew Little Pig Farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire to learn how to muck out and care for pigs
Learning how to feed hay to the pigs did make Samantha question whether it's easier to stick with a dog or cat as a pet
I'm hoping the Kew Little Pigs Farm will help me find out. It specialises in miniature pigs, which pig lovers can buy or 'adopt' to visit on the farm.
Then there are the day trips. The Piggy Pet & Play package lets visitors 'pet, brush, groom, watch and play with the pigs.' The Pig Enthusiast package can include putting sun cream on the pigs, and the Comprehensive Guide to Pig Keeping teaches you everything you need to know before buying your own micro pig.
Clearly I must go there!
And so I head to Amersham, in Buckinghamshire, where Kew Little Pigs Farm is based.
When I arrive, owner Olivia Mikhail looks slightly concerned at the sight of my Converse trainers and cropped jeans, a combination that will surely result in splattered shins.
However, Olivia has no idea just how prepared I actually am, because I have packed not only knee high wellies for my time on the farm, but also my designer heels, for my glimpse into what life's like as a pig-owning celebrity.
Arnold Schwarzenegger with Schnelly the pig, who joined his menagerie of pets in April last year
Ariane Grande and Pete Davidson adopted Piggy Smallz during their short-lived romance in 2018
Comedian John Bishop was left devastated when his rescue pig Milo passed away last year, describing him as the 'heartbeat' of the family
Paris Hilton started the chihuahuas in handbags craze, and is also the proud owner of Princess Piglette
George Clooney, Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus, Jonathan Ross, Charlotte Church and even the Beckhams have all kept pigs as pets over the past decade or so, while more recently Ariane Grande and Pete Davidson adopted Piggy Smallz during their short-lived romance.
Comedian John Bishop gave rescue pig Milo a home for more than a decade and was devastated when the pet passed away, saying he was the 'heartbeat' of the family.
They're as much a celeb accessory as oversized sunglasses - which is why I've brought those with me too.
But first things first. Before I spend an afternoon taking a petite pig for a stroll, I sit down with Olivia in the Kew Little Pigs cafe, to complete the theory side of the Comprehensive Guide to Pig Keeping.
It turns out there is quite a lot of admin involved in owning a pig, alongside a rule book thicker than Harry Potter.
Who knew that you needed a license to walk a pig? Who would imagine that you can't feed pigs your kitchen leftovers? It used to be common practice, but has been banned because of the risk of diseases such as African swine flu and foot and mouth disease that can be spread by consuming contaminated pork products.
Who can fathom having to fill out a form to drive your pig from one place to another - again for disease control reasons?
After all the admin and mucking out, Samantha was delighted to move on to the fun part - cuddles with Astrid
Samantha found that mucking out the pig pen was actually a lot more civilised than picking up poo on a dog walk
Samantha came armed with wellies for her day at the farm, but made sure to keep it glamorous
After swapping her flimsy trainers for wellies, Samantha felt equipped to tackle her day on the farm
And who would guess that pigs have to have their own house? I mean, it's only got to be about the size of shed, but it's actually a law to uphold welfare standards.
I suppose none of this is an issue for celebrities who have people to do paperwork for them - not to mention acres of space - but to me it seems insurmountable.
Olivia senses that my dreams are crushed and attempts to reassure me: 'It's really not that much paperwork. Look, filling in this form would take two minutes.'
Moving on from the theory, we head outside for the practical part of the course. Here, in large pens, are lots of little pigs which are super cute, so this makes me happy.
I am given a rake to claw the pig poo into a dustpan. Both the rake and the dustpan have long handles and I like the distance this creates. It is certainly more civilised than picking up poo in a flimsy plastic bag on a dog walk.
Clearing away pig excrement with proper equipment which allows you to maintain a civilised, and sanitary, distance makes me wonder if - despite the paperwork - pigs might just trump dogs.
Samantha was worried she might attract stares walking Astrid through town, but nobody batted an eyelid
Samantha treated herself to a hot chocolate while Astrid enjoyed some pig treats
Samantha swapped her wellington boots for high heels to glam up to take her pet pig down to the town centre for lunch
Taking a pig out for a walk is trickier than it looks, and a lot of treats are required to keep things on track
Next, Olivia asks if I would like to feed the pigs. Yes of course! She hands me some hay that's stuffed inside what's basically a large fishnet stocking, the size of Santa's sack. The hay sticks out of all the holes, and it's my job to hang up the sack in the pig pen, so the pigs can eat from it.
This sounds easy. Only it's not. 'NOT THERE! NO! IT'S GOT TO BE HIGHER! TIE IT ROUND THE POST! NO! NOT LIKE THAT! NO!'
I feel like a failing contestant on The Crystal Maze, only this is worse because I'm now surrounded by hungry pigs and I cannot see a panic button.
I swear there was something on Netflix where murdered bodies were dumped in a pig pen, to be eaten by the pigs. Or maybe the bodies were eaten alive. This definitely happens all the time, according to TV, and now I don't even know which is worse, the prospect of being felled by pigs eating through my ankles, or the pressure to hang the hay correctly.
It is like my challenge on The Crystal Maze has been especially devised to amuse the inhabitants of hell.
I find myself grateful to make it out of the pig pen alive. Surely I get to do celebrity stuff now?
Celebrities' pigs are as stylish as their owners, so I've sourced designer outfits for my trottered chums. I'd initially looked at diamond chokers by Dior, because what pig wouldn't want a diamond collar? But apparently pigs are happier in harnesses, which fit around the body, not just the neck.
I hunt for a harness that an A-lister might pick for their pig, and I am delighted to discover a pink leopard print harness with a matching lead.
It is by Urban Pup, a pet fashion brand whose website I've now spent more time on than all the other websites in my search history.
There's the zebra print, the cheetah print, the pink argyle; the florals, the tartans, and the hearts. There's the range inspired by Legally Blonde and the pet carrier that resembles a pink Chanel handbag.
Then there are the socks…
I turn up at the farm with more outfits for the pigs than I have for myself. I guess this is what it's like being a pig parent: #SELFLESS
I am introduced to Astrid, a 16 month old micro piglet who'll fulfill my dreams of walking a pig. I show Olivia all the outfits I've brought from Urban Pup and she picks out a pink tartan harness with a matching lead.
I want to dress up all the pigs but Olivia says no. That's OK. There is probably some law about only one pig at a time looking this stunning.
When Astrid and I are dressed, we head into Old Amersham. It's a pretty market town in the Chilterns with cobbled streets and quaint white buildings with beams.
So how will locals feel about a pig on a lead?
I imagine I may be sternly spoken to by a member of the Women's Institute. However, it turns out that Old Amersham is perfectly au fait with celebrity antics, given that Poirot, Midsomer Murders and Four Weddings and a Funeral have all been filmed there.
On my pig keeping course I have learnt that pigs never poo where they eat, sleep or socialise, because they're very clean, so from day one, without any training, a pig will go outside to poo.
I am surprised then, as I arrive in Old Amersham, to find that Astrid has done her business in her carry box. I try not to think about this, as I hold her lead.
Our first stop is the Amersham Museum. I'm not a massive fan of walking around looking at things, but I hear the museum homes a Tudor dining table that visitors are welcome to sit at. It is about lunchtime, so I'm hopeful I'll be served a Tudor banquet. I quite fancy a tankard of wine and a bit of wild boar.
Unfortunately, Astrid does not, and so, despite being welcomed by museum director Briony, we leave pretty much as soon as we arrive.
We go for a stroll instead, but I have to scatter pig food pellets to coax Astrid along the pavement. I guess celebrities get their assistants to walk ahead, trailing treats to entice the pet pigs in the right direction.
Hard at work: Writer Samantha Rea tried the Comprehensive Guide to Pig Keeping, which teaches you everything you need to know before buying your own micro pig
However, doing it without an assistant, I find myself thinking that it's definitely easier to walk a dog.
Celebrity life is about lounging in luxurious surroundings, so Astrid and I head to The Griffin, a private members club, bistro and bakery, that's pretty much the Soho House of Amersham.
In the beamed building that dates back to the 17th century, there are gorgeous leather sofas and cosy cushions. However, I have learnt on my pig keeping course that pigs are happiest alfresco, so Astrid and I take a seat on the astro-turf terrace, beneath a pretty parasol that wouldn't be out of place in a Cotswolds shoot for Tatler.
It is here, as we relax like A-listers, that Astrid and I are at our happiest. As I sip a coffee and eye-up a chocolate brownie (I'm being a celebrity, remember, I don't actually eat these things), Astrid puts her trotters up on the seat beside me and enjoys a few pig food pellets.
Clearly this is our natural environment, so it's probably just a matter of time before Astrid is snapped up by a celebrity to live life first class.
But for now, Astrid must mooch back to the mud, and I must head home to wash pig poo off my wellies.
I am chuffed to bits to have spent an afternoon with Astrid, but as I think it all over, on the train back to Marylebone, I know that I'll never keep a pig as a pet.
Aside from all the legal red tape, my lack of space in London, and the trickiness of trying to take a pig for a walk, there's always the fear that the micro pig might turn out to be not so tiny after all.
I've seen headlines about 4 ounce "teacup" pigs growing bigger than a bear, and frankly I find it terrifying. So I'll leave the pet pigs to the celebrities.
LondonParis Hilton
Margareta
Donnerstag, den 28. November 2024 um 21:17 Uhr | Bologna
The bold, confident, free-thinking modern woman who may soon occupy the White House is not named Kamala Harris.
In her new No.1 New York Times best-selling memoir, Melania Trump shares a revealing look into her personal life and journey - from a childhood in small-town Slovenia, to globetrotting pursuits as a young model, to her courtship and marriage to one of the world's most famous men.
She also corrects the record, challenges her critics and clarifies her positions on a range of issues from abortion (she's pro-choice) to the inclusion of biological men in women's sports (female athletes must always be 'protected and respected'.
In fact, she sounds like many female voters grappling with the whiplash changes wrought by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's time in the White House.
The bold, confident, free-thinking modern woman who may soon occupy the White House is not named Kamala Harris. (Pictured: Kellyanne with Donald and Melania Trump at the White House in 2019).
'The country is suffering,' she writes. 'We have wars around the world... The border is open and dangerous… a lot of fentanyl is coming over and killing our youth…. The economy is really not great, inflation is high.'
I've known and worked alongside Melania for many years, and regard her as a friend.
She has been unfairly maligned and the target of so much speculation and prevarication. That is why it has been so wonderful to see her own 'October Surprise', a memoir in her own words on her own timeline, showing the measured, magnanimous woman tens of millions of Americans adore.
Earlier this year, Melania and I lost our mothers just weeks apart. Even as she navigated her loss in public view, Melania made every effort to be there for me. She and President Trump called, sent flowers, handwritten notes and checked in with me time and again.
After my divorce was finalized last year, Melania showed up again, supporting me as any caring friend would and encouraging me to swing open soldered doors following a time of personal upheaval and transition.
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And it was the same story when we worked together in the White House. While Jill Biden has insisted on being called 'Doctor', Melania was admired and beloved by the political and permanent staffers alike, asking after their children by name, welcoming them to events big and small, and treating them with inclusivity and respect.
Known as a protective and present mother, Melania now uses her memoir to call out the 'sheer malice' of unfunny comic Rosie O'Donnell who, in 2016, tweeted despicable and totally unfounded claims about Barron, then aged 10.
It was just weeks after Trump had stunned the world and won, and the same liberal media and Hollywood types, who perpetuated every vicious attack against him, reveled as O'Donnell's vile lie wormed its way across social media.
It was a shock to see such naked cruelty towards a First Child, especially when so many of us had treated Chelsea Clinton and the Obama daughters like Fabergé eggs. Kids (including mine) should always be off limits.
I've known and worked alongside Melania for many years, and regard her as a friend. (Pictured together in 2018 visiting Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center).
Earlier this year, Melania and I lost our mothers just weeks apart. Even as she navigated her loss in public view, Melania made every effort to be there for me. She and President Trump called, sent flowers, handwritten notes and checked in with me time and again. (Pictured: Together with Trump in the White House in 2019).
But instead of going to war, Melania acted swiftly and tenderly to shield her son. She channeled maternal outrage into a first lady's focus on initiatives centered around children's wellness and cyberbullying awareness. Her 'Be Best' campaign remains a highlight of her time in office.
Melania has never been one for preening and posturing. Other first ladies used their roles to land on the cover of fashion magazines, but she did so on her own, years before, as a successful model.
Even when I've suggested she push back on myriad false claims made by the media or ungrateful former staffers who have returned her trust in them with self-serving lies and revisionist history, she has declined, knowing that her silence is always more powerful.
Behind closed doors, Trump has, for decades, regarded his wife as a top confidante and counselor. Whether as an international business mogul, a TV star or, lately, leader of the free world, it is Melania's opinion that he has consistently sought.
Trump enjoys the company of plenty of friends, taking a range of advice, but he speaks of - and to - Melania in an entirely unique way. Really, he fears yet reveres her. He respects her independence, seeks her input, trusts her keen eye, sharp ear and sense of people.
I have witnessed their relationship up close, and it is one fundamentally built on mutual love and respect. Recently, as Barron was heading off for college and Melania was preparing to publish her memoir, I jokingly asked Trump how it might feel to be the second most popular man and the second most prominent author in the household.
He chuckled and relented.
Melania Trump has plenty to say and nothing to prove. She is not a typical political spouse rushing to the cameras on matters that are best handled privately, or loudly offering insights or slights about her husband's political opponents à la Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.
She is an asset, a partner, an equal who is neither trying to control - looking at you, Jill Biden - nor controlled by her partner. She is what many feminists insist they are: independent, a product of her own choices, comfortable in her own skin.
She has been by Trump's side the entire time. Though never in his shadow. In fact, from that very first moment they descended the golden escalator, she's been leading the way.
In her new No.1 New York Times best-selling memoir, Melania Trump shares a revealing look into her personal life and journey - from a childhood in small-town Slovenia, to globetrotting pursuits as a young model, to her courtship and marriage to one of the world's most famous men.
She also corrects the record, challenges her critics and clarifies her positions on a range of issues from abortion (she's pro-choice) to the inclusion of biological men in women's sports (female athletes must always be 'protected and respected'.
In fact, she sounds like many female voters grappling with the whiplash changes wrought by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's time in the White House.
The bold, confident, free-thinking modern woman who may soon occupy the White House is not named Kamala Harris. (Pictured: Kellyanne with Donald and Melania Trump at the White House in 2019).
'The country is suffering,' she writes. 'We have wars around the world... The border is open and dangerous… a lot of fentanyl is coming over and killing our youth…. The economy is really not great, inflation is high.'
I've known and worked alongside Melania for many years, and regard her as a friend.
She has been unfairly maligned and the target of so much speculation and prevarication. That is why it has been so wonderful to see her own 'October Surprise', a memoir in her own words on her own timeline, showing the measured, magnanimous woman tens of millions of Americans adore.
Earlier this year, Melania and I lost our mothers just weeks apart. Even as she navigated her loss in public view, Melania made every effort to be there for me. She and President Trump called, sent flowers, handwritten notes and checked in with me time and again.
After my divorce was finalized last year, Melania showed up again, supporting me as any caring friend would and encouraging me to swing open soldered doors following a time of personal upheaval and transition.
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And it was the same story when we worked together in the White House. While Jill Biden has insisted on being called 'Doctor', Melania was admired and beloved by the political and permanent staffers alike, asking after their children by name, welcoming them to events big and small, and treating them with inclusivity and respect.
Known as a protective and present mother, Melania now uses her memoir to call out the 'sheer malice' of unfunny comic Rosie O'Donnell who, in 2016, tweeted despicable and totally unfounded claims about Barron, then aged 10.
It was just weeks after Trump had stunned the world and won, and the same liberal media and Hollywood types, who perpetuated every vicious attack against him, reveled as O'Donnell's vile lie wormed its way across social media.
It was a shock to see such naked cruelty towards a First Child, especially when so many of us had treated Chelsea Clinton and the Obama daughters like Fabergé eggs. Kids (including mine) should always be off limits.
I've known and worked alongside Melania for many years, and regard her as a friend. (Pictured together in 2018 visiting Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center).
Earlier this year, Melania and I lost our mothers just weeks apart. Even as she navigated her loss in public view, Melania made every effort to be there for me. She and President Trump called, sent flowers, handwritten notes and checked in with me time and again. (Pictured: Together with Trump in the White House in 2019).
But instead of going to war, Melania acted swiftly and tenderly to shield her son. She channeled maternal outrage into a first lady's focus on initiatives centered around children's wellness and cyberbullying awareness. Her 'Be Best' campaign remains a highlight of her time in office.
Melania has never been one for preening and posturing. Other first ladies used their roles to land on the cover of fashion magazines, but she did so on her own, years before, as a successful model.
Even when I've suggested she push back on myriad false claims made by the media or ungrateful former staffers who have returned her trust in them with self-serving lies and revisionist history, she has declined, knowing that her silence is always more powerful.
Behind closed doors, Trump has, for decades, regarded his wife as a top confidante and counselor. Whether as an international business mogul, a TV star or, lately, leader of the free world, it is Melania's opinion that he has consistently sought.
Trump enjoys the company of plenty of friends, taking a range of advice, but he speaks of - and to - Melania in an entirely unique way. Really, he fears yet reveres her. He respects her independence, seeks her input, trusts her keen eye, sharp ear and sense of people.
I have witnessed their relationship up close, and it is one fundamentally built on mutual love and respect. Recently, as Barron was heading off for college and Melania was preparing to publish her memoir, I jokingly asked Trump how it might feel to be the second most popular man and the second most prominent author in the household.
He chuckled and relented.
Melania Trump has plenty to say and nothing to prove. She is not a typical political spouse rushing to the cameras on matters that are best handled privately, or loudly offering insights or slights about her husband's political opponents à la Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.
She is an asset, a partner, an equal who is neither trying to control - looking at you, Jill Biden - nor controlled by her partner. She is what many feminists insist they are: independent, a product of her own choices, comfortable in her own skin.
She has been by Trump's side the entire time. Though never in his shadow. In fact, from that very first moment they descended the golden escalator, she's been leading the way.
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