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Girls dress up for a real tea party at Richmond Library

By Howard B. Owens

The phrase "tea party" has taken on a new meaning these days, but this morning a group of pre-school girls were on hand at the Richmond Memorial Library to reclaim the term for things more frivolous than worrying about government and taxes.

It was the "Fancy Nancy Tea Party," named after a series of popular children books.

About a dozen girls were on hand with their mothers, dressing up, decorating their own cups and plates and then sitting down to a real tea party.

Above are Mia, 3, and her friend Jadyn, 4.

Kaitlin, 2.

Violet, 3.

The women organizing and supervising the event were also all dressed up for the occassion. Above is June Lee.

Dave Olsen

They could probably do a better job running the state than what we have. At least the girls know how to share and play nice with others.

Apr 16, 2010, 4:54pm Permalink
George Richardson

Yeah, that's the kind of Tea Party that I like. They love their mama and what's an Obama? What's peace love and understanding? They would really like to know, don't you know? I know I'm still working on it.

Apr 16, 2010, 6:08pm Permalink
Howard B. Owens

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An absolutely gorgeously handsome, beautiful version of the song.

If you ever want me to join your partisan cause, you better make this your group's anthem.

It's a song I've always enjoyed, but only came to love and take to heart the past couple of years.

An absolutely perfect sentiment to attach to this post.

BTW: I met Nick Lowe when I was 18. Still one of the most memorable and greatest thrills of my life. To me, Lowe ranks right up there with Dylan and Lennon/McCartney as one of the greatest pop song writers of all time.

Apr 16, 2010, 10:08pm Permalink
Gabor Deutsch

I hope it wasn't herbal tea. I heard there was a bit of a skirmish there when Little Debbie made an appearance.

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Apr 17, 2010, 7:09pm Permalink

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